Specworths Optometrists

27/03/2026

HOME REMEDIES FOR COMMON EYE CONDITIONS
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Red, itchy or tired eyes?
Some common eye problems can be eased with simple home remedies—but knowing when to see your optometrist is just as important.

The eye is a delicate and complex organ which is often exposed to factors which cause visual problems. Some of these problems can be managed safely with simple home remedies, but these remedies are supplementary and should not replace professional treatment. It is important to be aware of the sympto...

25/02/2026

20/02/2026

IS CLIMATE CHANGE A RISK TO EYE HEALTH?

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Climate change isn’t just about weather and rising seas — it’s also affecting our eyes! From stronger UV exposure to more air pollution and drier conditions, environmental changes can increase the risk of dry eye, infections and other vision problems. Learn how a warming planet impacts ocular health and what we can do to protect our eyesight in a changing world.
Read more in the article: Is climate change a risk to eye health?

Over the past years, the devastating impact of climate change on the world around us has become increasingly evident with the increase in violent storms, wildfires, rising temperatures, droughts and floods. It is well known that environmental factors play a role in eye health, but do changes in the....

18/02/2026

14/02/2026

13/02/2026

SHOW YOUR EYES LOVE ON VALENTINE'S DAY - DARK CHOCOLATE

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Show your eyes some love this Valentine’s Day… with dark chocolate!
Recent research suggests the flavonoids in dark chocolate may temporarily improve visual performance and help support eye health. Discover how this delicious treat might benefit your vision — and why moderation matters.

Recent research suggests that dark chocolate can sharpen your vision, at least temporarily. Eating cocoa can enhanced availability of oxygen and nutrients to the blood vessels of the eye and brain, s

09/02/2026

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06/02/2026

WHEN YOUR EYES PUT ON A LIGHT SHOW

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Seeing flashes of light or floating spots in your vision?
They’re often harmless, but sometimes they need urgent attention. This article explains when flashes and floaters are normal—and when it’s time to book an eye test.

Few visual disturbances are as distracting as the tiny specks or sudden bursts of light that appear seemingly out of nowhere. These drifting spots, thread-like shapes, or quick flickers, which generally appear at the edges of the field of vision, are floaters and flashes. Many people experience them...

02/02/2026

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30/01/2026

I WAS FRAMED BY MY OPTOMETRIST