Debunking the Most Common Eye Myths Throughout history, our eyes have been possibly the most difficult human organs for us to understand. Even Charles Darwin was stumped by their place in the evolutionary journey. After all, our eyes are one of the most complex organs in the human body – second only to our brains. But that hasn’t stopped some of the greatest minds in the world from coming up with theories about the human eye – some of which…
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What Do Your Eyes Reveal About You?
What Do Your Eyes Reveal About You? We’re all familiar with the saying, “the eyes are the window to the soul“. While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of this well-known proverb, the sentiment behind it has been echoed from many sources, from William Shakespeare and Leonardo Da Vinci to the Bible and several ancient philosophers. But this phrase has been so overused in advertising and daily conversation that it is easy to appreciate what it actually means….
Here’s to the Readers, the Adventurers, the Young-at-Heart-ers!
Here’s to the Readers, the Adventurers, the Young-at-Heart-ers! In a society that places such importance on appearing ever-youthful, in body and spirit, ageing can seem like a curse that promises to leave us cast out when we reach a certain age. But while makeup, hair dye, and regular exercise can all help us look and feel younger, there’s no disguising the effects of ageing eyes. The gradual but inevitable deterioration of vision caused by presbyopia can be frustrating and even…
What Makes Your Eyes So Amazing?
What Makes Your Eyes So Amazing? We use our eyes practically every second of the waking day. They allow us to get from A to B, complete domestic and work tasks, and even communicate with those around us. And yet, our eyes often don’t receive the recognition or appreciation they deserve. In some ways, this goes to show just how incredible they are. After all, if we don’t notice what our eyes are doing for us, that means they are…
Laser Eye Surgery: What to Expect from Life After LASIK
What to Expect from Life After LASIK When walking down the street, wherever you may be in the world, you never know which strangers around you might have had Laser Eye Surgery. Other people may be wearing glasses, giving away a potential lifetime of refractive errors, but for those who have had corrective surgery, it can simply appear that they have had perfect vision all along. To date, tens of millions of people around the world have happily blended into…
Why Summer After Laser Eye Surgery is So Much Better
Why Summer After Laser Eye Surgery is So Much Better Many things might come to mind when you think about the summer months. Whether it’s jetting off to enjoy a week of sun and sea, relaxing in a beer garden with friends, or having family barbecues in the garden, there are plenty of things to look forward to. But for those of us unlucky enough to be burdened with glasses or contact lenses, many of our favourite summertime activities can…
See the World More Clearly with Laser Eye Surgery
See the World More Clearly with Laser Eye Surgery For many of us, travelling is one of the most joyful parts of life – whether it’s heading off on a sun-soaked holiday by the sea, a sightseeing trip to a medieval city, or a once-in-a-lifetime trek around the world. But what good is it going to all these places if you can’t really see them? While we might have the photos to prove we were there, countless things can get in…
Where Do You Keep Your Reading Glasses?
Where Do You Keep Your Reading Glasses? Every day, we cart around a number of essential items with us: It seems that our mobile phones, our wallets and purses, or our house and car keys are constantly on or around our person. But for those of us with presbyopia, there’s yet another thing we have to remember: our reading glasses. Despite providing us with an incredibly important asset – our near vision – we seem to misplace our reading glasses…
Why Should the Young Have All the Fun? Ditch the Reading Glasses
Why Should the Young Have All the Fun? Time to Ditch the Reading Glasses Each year, we celebrate our chronological age. That is, how many years it’s been since our mothers performed the miracle of bringing us into this world. But once we reach a certain age, it becomes increasingly clear that this is just a number, after all. It doesn’t reflect how we feel about ourselves or what we can or can’t do. Sure, the number might keep going…
8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses
8 Things You Can’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses Many people with refractive errors, such as myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness), initially opt for glasses to correct their vision. However, over time, as the downsides of external frames become apparent, many will opt to make the switch to contact lenses. But while this may offer what seems like a new-found sense of freedom at first, it will likely only be a matter of time before the rose-tinted lenses begin to…
