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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.
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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

23/01/2026

AVERAGE PERSON BLINKS 14 TO 17 TIMES PER MINUTE
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19/01/2026

KEEP CALM!!

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Stress is a part of life. A moderate amount of stress is both healthy and necessary as it motivates us, keeps us alert, boosts performance and builds resilience. The human body is naturally adapted to handle any demand or stressful situation that upsets its natural equilibrium. Once the stressful ev...

16/01/2026

80% OF WHAT WE LEARN IS THROUGH OUR EYES
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