The main purpose of National Eye Health week is to raise awareness to take care of your eyes. The focus is to encourage the nation to have their eyes tested. It is recommended to have your eyes tested every two years, do you remember when yours were tested last?
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Or, more practically take advice from two eyecare professionals about protecting your eyes whilst at work. Kevin Kretch, a licensed optician and Dr. Giselle Lander, an optometrist give examples of what parts of the office cause strain on the eyes and what we can do to protect our eyes in this environment.
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To keep our eyes healthy, there are a few lifestyle changes that can be made to decrease chances of developing eye diseases and deteriorating vision. We’ve got six habits to make or break that will help with maintaining healthy eyes.
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Honey has both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is all natural and does not contain chemicals or preservatives if you purchase an organic jar. So if you use it to aid dry eye symptoms you can avoid harmful preservatives and steroids found in medical eye drops.
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When many of us think about the negative effects of smoking, eyesight is the last factor we consider. There is actually a major link between smoking and deterioration in eye sight and general eye health. We’ve provided the most common eye problems you are at a greater risk of developing if you are a smoker.
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A major part of keeping your eyes healthy is eating right. We’ve found a delicious fish dish that’s not only fast and easy but it’s packed with essential vitamins that can help keep your eyes healthy.
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Tired of constantly applying eye drops or artificial tears? Well the scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have been working hard to find a better solution to aid dry eye and their answer involves pigs!
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Most of us know that exercising is good for overall body health and decreases the chances of developing diseases while keeping the body fit. But did you know that exercising also helps your eyes stay healthy?
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Drinking tea is a great comfort to many of us. Some of us enjoy experimenting with different flavours and blends whilst others stick to their favourite teabag or brand. We’ve found a few teas that are great at maintaining eye health, so if you’re keen to try new teas and improve your eye health, this could be the place to start!
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We use technology and electronic devices more than ever nowadays. So many websites are mobile optimised and companies are creating mobile applications to make everyday tasks that much easier for us. We now have the answers to every question imaginable at the tips of our fingers. We can contact friends and family with ease, while shopping online and checking our bank accounts.
Although this change in lifestyle has made everyday tasks so much easier, convenient and faster, it comes at a cost.
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Using an eye serum is a great way to keep your eyes healthy and improve the appearance of your eyes. Making your very own eyelid serum at home is even better for eye health. We’ve provided the recipe for a Vitamin E eye serum with all natural ingredients, avoiding preservatives and other chemicals that could damage your eyes with regular use over time.
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You must have heard the age old expression that carrots improve your eyesight and keep your eyes healthy. But is this actually true?
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As the weather is heating up in the UK, we’re here to give you tips to help protect your eyes in the sunny weather.
It is common knowledge to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. But are we doing enough to protect our eyes from sunlight?
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During pregnancy, a lot of changes are happening within the body. Hormone levels fluctuate causing changes in metabolism, fluid retention, and blood circulation. All of these have an effect on your eye health and eye sight.
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As the summer season approaches it is the perfect time to eat delicious Mangoes! Not only are the exotic fruit tasty, they are packed with nutrients and vitamins that are great for your health and your eyes.
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It’s common knowledge that sleep is a necessary pleasure for keeping your body healthy from head to toe. Although this is common knowledge, many of us are still not getting the required hours of sleep necessary to help this healing process. Many of us report only having six hours sleep a night and few of us report having four or five hours instead of the recommended minimum of 7-8 hours sleep for the average adult.
While your body rests it heals itself by replenishing damaged muscle tissue as well as fighting infection or contamination in the body. Here are five eye conditions that you may be at risk of if you do not get enough sleep.
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Incorporating fresh fruit packed with nutrients and vitamins is a great way to keep your eyes healthy and help keep dry eyes at bay. Below we’ve provided three great smoothie recipes, Mango & Avocado Smoothie, Orange, Basil & Spinach Smoothie, Blueberry, Peach & Flaxseed Smoothie. All delicious ways to increase your intake of fruit and veg!
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Dry eye syndrome is more common than you think. It’s so common, a campaign has been created to encourage women to visit their eye doctor. The aim is to get women to diagnose the problem and treat it instead of ignoring the issue.
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Cups of hot tea have been used to soothe illnesses and comfort during stressful times for centuries. Whether your preferred brew is chamomile, Earl Grey or the classic English breakfast tea, we’ve found some interesting tips for using tea to relieve dry eye symptoms.
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Many dry eye sufferers have been advised to avoid caffeine to help keep symptoms from flaring. But we recently stumbled across an article that suggested that caffeinated drinks may help with dry eye symptoms. So we decided to do some more digging…
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We discussed in our previous post, (Dry Eye- The Hormone Factor) the fact that women are more prone to developing the syndrome. This can interfere with daily life – for instance, women with dry eyes can often find it difficult to maintain their makeup routines.
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Several factors contribute to the development of dry eye syndrome, both external and internal. dry eye can affect anyone at any age but it has been proven that the majority of sufferers are women. Twice the number of females suffer from dry dye syndrome compared to the number of men. Here’s why…
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When Dry Eye symptoms flare up, it can be difficult to soothe the irritation that occurs. One way to help is to use a herbal eye pillow.
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There are several factors that contribute to the development of dry eye syndrome. One factor known to trigger mild cases of dry eye is insufficient hydration. Dehydration is a major cause to many other illnesses too. Every organ in the body needs water to function properly, including the eyes.
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Most people have heard the age old advice “eat carrots to improve your eyes” but eating to keep your eyes healthy doesn’t just stop at carrots. Here’s a list of 10 food groups that not only keep your eyes healthy but could also improve your sight too!
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In a recent survey, it was reported that 4 in 10 adults suffer with dry eye. Although there are lots of different treatments available, here they have come up with a totally natural remedy. With two simple ingredients it is possible to reduce your symptoms within a week.
Mix together 1 tablespoon of Soybean oil with 1 tablespoon of Walnut powder. Drink it every night after dinner and after seven days, you will hopefully have reduced symptoms of dry eye.
Read more at: http://www.boldsky.com/health/disorders-cure/2016/two-ingredients-to-treat-dry-eyes-naturally-107846.html
Oscar winning actress, Marisa Tomei, talks to Dr Manny from Fox News about her recent diagnosis of Dry Eye Syndrome. Over 5 million Americans suffer from dry eye, and you can watch her talking about her symptoms and treatments. Marisa had suffered for a long time with itchy, scratchy eyes.
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The Daily Express confirms that every year we spend over £68 million on over the counter dry eye products. Dr Colin Parsloe also added that more than 12 million NHS prescriptions are written out each year. This is to try and help relieve patients of their dry eye symptoms.
Dr Parsloe has been researching and managing patients with Dry Eye Disease for many years. He also feels it’s important to recognise and treat dry eye early on to prevent problems later on in life.
Research now shows that eating a diet high in omega-3 fats can help relieve symptoms of dry eye. So for lunch or dinner tonight why don’t you try this quick and easy salmon dish. Not only is it great tasting but also really good for you.
1 skinless salmon fillet
6 black peppercorns
½ lemon, sliced
1 leek, trimmed and sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
Put the salmon in a pan and cover with water. Add the black peppercorns and sliced lemon and bring to the boil. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until the fish is cooked all the way through. While the salmon is poaching, put the leeks into a small pan. Pour over the olive oil and vinegar and cook on a low heat for ten minutes, until the leeks are tender. Serve the salmon and leeks with buttered boiled potatoes.
