The benefits of a balanced, nutritious diet can never be overstated. Almost all of us can maintain the right balance of our immune defences simply by filling our plates daily...

It's well known that sleep is essential to our health and well-being and that many factors affect our sleep quality. One often overlooked factor is exposure to light, mainly blue...

An eye stye is often uncomfortable and can cause redness and irritation. It is mainly caused by an infection or inflammation of the sebaceous gland. Similar to a small, red,...

Macular degeneration affects vision, sometimes significantly. However, there are treatments and prevention methods to manage age-related macular degeneration better. And that's what we're going to look at in this article....

Have you heard of Transitions® light intelligent lenses, which darken according to light conditions? A real asset for adding style to your glasses. Available in various colours and effects...

Macular degeneration is common in older people. In fact, it is the leading cause of visual impairment after age 50 in Western countries. It progressively affects a person's central vision,...

Red, itchy, burning eyes are the most common symptoms of conjunctivitis. When properly treated, conjunctivitis causes no long-term sequelae in children. Conjunctivitis can seem alarming, as it causes intense redness...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. You may wonder, what does diabetes have to do with eye health? We’ve put together a 3-minute read to help you understand the crucial connection...

Blue light is everywhere - can you see it? It's the light that illuminates from your smartphone, computer, TV and tablet screen. It lights you up at work, at home,...

Heterochromia is a genetic condition in which a person's eyes each have a different colour. In most cases, it's simply a physical characteristic that does not impact ocular health. More...

Astigmatism is a common vision problem affecting millions of people worldwide. It can cause blurred vision, headaches and discomfort when reading. Astigmatism can also impact your quality of life when...

Myopia is a vision problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by an elongation of the eyeball, resulting in blurred vision when looking at distant objects. Understanding...