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What Causes Short-Sightedness: Reasons for Myopia Development
Myopia, or shortsightedness, is a common condition that is increasing worldwide. The blurred distance vision associated with myopia can make driving, sports, and other daily activities difficult. In this guide, we’ll look at how to slow myopia progression and why early treatment and intervention are crucial for managing it.
Your Child's Vision: A Parent's Guide to Paediatric Eye Exams
In this blog, we cover everything you need to know for your child's eye test, from what happens during an examination, what to expect and more.
Spectacle Lenses for Myopia: Our Complete Guide
Lenses are a key component of spectacles, and only special designs of spectacle lenses help reduce or slow the progression of myopia in children and teenagers. Single-vision spectacles, whilst inexpensive and convenient, do not help slow the progression of myopia.
Why it’s Important to Have Your Eyes Checked When Vision is Still Excellent: Glaucoma
Glaucoma, often referred to as the "silent thief of sight," is a serious eye condition that can lead to irreversible vision loss if not detected and treated early. In optometry clinics, glaucoma testing is crucial for identifying and managing this condition effectively.
How to Choose Eyeglasses and Frames for Kids
Your child’s vision is crucial for their development and overall well-being. Selecting the right spectacle frame is essential for optimal vision correction and comfort. Here are some things to consider when choosing a frame for your child.
MD Eyes
MD eyes is a nutritional supplement specifically formulated for macular eye health. Its objective is to provide the nutrients to the macular pigment of the retina. The macula is an important part of the retina responsible for central vision. The eye condition that the nutrients aim to minimise is age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that can cause loss of central vision.