Designer Optics Faerie Glen & Silver Lakes

12/11/2025

📚👓 STUDY SMART, PROTECT YOUR EYES 👓📚

Exams can be tough on your eyes!
Long hours of studying, screen time, and late nights can lead to eye strain, headaches, and blurry vision. 😣

Here are a few quick tips to keep your eyes fresh while you study:
✅ Follow the 20-20-20 rule — every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds
✅ Make sure your study space is well-lit
✅ Stay hydrated and blink often!

If you’re getting frequent headaches or blurry vision, it might be time for an eye exam. 👁️
Good luck to everyone writing exams — your hard work will pay off! 💪✨

10/11/2025

👁️ Stop Rubbing Your Eyes! Here’s Why It’s More Harmful Than You Think 👁️

We’ve all done it — a little rub when your eyes feel itchy, tired, or irritated. But what seems harmless can actually do serious damage over time.

Here’s what happens when you rub your eyes:

🩸 Broken blood vessels: The pressure can rupture tiny blood vessels on the white of your eye, leaving it red and sore.

🦠 Increased risk of infection: Your hands carry bacteria, dirt, and allergens — rubbing transfers them directly into your eyes.

🌀 Corneal damage: Vigorous rubbing can scratch the cornea or even lead to keratoconus, a condition where the cornea thins and bulges outward, causing distorted vision.

😩 Worsened allergies: Rubbing releases histamines, which can make your eyes itchier — creating a vicious cycle.

👁️‍🗨️ Temporary blurred vision: Pressing too hard can momentarily distort your vision due to changes in eye pressure.

💡 What to do instead:

Use artificial tears or lubricating eye drops to soothe dryness.

Try a cold compress to relieve itchiness or puffiness.

If you often feel the urge to rub, see an eye doctor — there may be an underlying allergy or dry eye condition that needs treatment.

Your eyes are delicate — treat them kindly! 👀✨

03/11/2025

15/10/2025

🎗 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎗
Did you know that breast cancer can also affect your eyes?

While breast cancer primarily impacts breast tissue, it can have unexpected effects on your vision and eye health, especially during treatment.

👁️ Possible eye-related issues include:

Dry eyes and irritation (common during chemotherapy or hormone therapy)

Blurred vision or difficulty focusing

Watery eyes due to blocked tear ducts

In rare cases, metastasis to the eye can occur, leading to vision changes

✨ If you're undergoing treatment or supporting someone who is, don’t ignore vision changes. An eye exam could make a big difference.

This month, let’s raise awareness not just about breast cancer itself—but also about how it touches every part of the body, including our eyes. 💖

14/10/2025

09/10/2025

Today is
Cataract is one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness, affecting 94 million people worldwide.
Don’t take your eyes for granted. Regular eye exams and timely treatment can prevent vision loss.

06/10/2025

01/10/2025

LENS CLEANING SPRAY
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28/09/2025

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25/09/2025

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