Eye Blog
Our blog was created to bring you up to date with information surrounding eye care, lens' developments and various other announcements. Be sure to check back regularly for updates.
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Posted:Sat 2nd February 2008
Acanthamoeba keratitis is caused by a free-living ameba (Acanthamoeba) a microscopic organism found everywhere in nature.
Infections can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness. AK
primarily affects otherwise healthy people, most of whom wear contacts
lenses.
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Driving eyesight requirements
Posted:Fri 1st February 2008
Before you start to learn to drive, make sure you are aware of the eyesight requirements. If you need glasses or corrective lenses to meet the requirements, it’s a legal requirement that you wear them every time you drive.
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Cataracts: Carbohydrates could increase your risk
Posted:Thu 24th January 2008
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. The UN’s World Health Organisation estimates between 16 to 20 million people worldwide are currently blind as a result of this condition.
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Blog Index
- Bionic eye will let the blind see
Posted:Tue 18th March 2008 - Find Out Which Foods and Supplements Will Help
Posted:Sat 16th February 2008 - New research finds greater UV exposure to eyes
Posted:Fri 15th February 2008 - Your shades could risk your life and others lives
Posted:Thu 14th February 2008 - Short, Long Sleep Duration Raises The Risk For Diabetes
Posted:Wed 13th February 2008 - Polylactic Acid Cosmetic Eye Enhancer Leads to Disfigurement
Posted:Tue 12th February 2008 - Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect Eyes Against Blindness
Posted:Mon 11th February 2008 - Insect eye inspires future vision
Posted:Sun 10th February 2008 - Glaucoma Surgery In The Blink Of An Eye
Posted:Sat 9th February 2008 - Glaucoma call gets optics support
Posted:Fri 8th February 2008 - Cholesterol Drug Could Prevent Blindness, UK
Posted:Thu 7th February 2008 - Childhood amblyopia breakthrough claimed
Posted:Wed 6th February 2008 - What is Charles Bonnet Syndrome?
Posted:Tue 5th February 2008 - Adult bone marrow may lead to a cure for certain genetic eye diseases
Posted:Mon 4th February 2008 - Bionic eye will let the blind see
Posted:Sun 3rd February 2008 - Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Posted:Sat 2nd February 2008 - Driving eyesight requirements
Posted:Fri 1st February 2008 - Cataracts: Carbohydrates could increase your risk
Posted:Thu 24th January 2008