3 Jan 2023
In this post, we’re looking at vision loss, considering how screen time and gaming effects the eyes, as well as looking at smoking rates, air pollution, and diabetes prevalence in countries worldwide – and why they are important to consider.
3 Jan 2023
In this post, we’re going to be taking a look at where the majority of people with unmet needs for vision correction live, as well as the reasons that they are being untreated, and how much money it would take to treat every person that requires treatment.
3 Jan 2023
Discover the differences in the percentage of contact lenses wearers and the percentage of glasses wearers around the world.
Check out our maps to find out what percentage of people in your country wear contact lenses or glasses.Ever wondered why all baby's eyes are blue, how fast do we blink, or what percentage of coloured blind people are male? Thought so.
Here we have explained 24 interesting facts relating to the eyes, great for those wanting to up their general knowledge for the pub quiz.One question that often comes up when trying to decide between contact lenses and eyeglasses is the cost.
Many people wonder if contacts lenses cost less over time than conventional prescription glasses, the answer is somewhat complex and depends on your specific circumstances.Here we compare the cost of glasses verses contact lenses and what else you might want to consider before making your choice.Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, is caused by air-born pollen particles released by plants during specific times of the year.
It generally peaks in the spring months and again in the late summer months if ragweed pollen induced.
Discover which pollen's to avoid and when, plus find out how you can help relieve symptoms.Presbyopia is an eye condition that makes it harder to focus on objects close to you. This usually happens within a few years of your fortieth birthday, but can happen at any point in your life.
Presbyopia is also known as age-related farsightedness or long-sightedness. Objects that are far away are easier to focus on, but objects closer to your face may become blurry or smeary.Here we explain the exactly what presbyopia is, what causes it and what treatments are available.