Safe Eye Exercises to Naturally Improve Kids’ Eyesight
Safe eye exercises for children
طبيبة عيون في النهار ومُحاربة قناع في الليل
Belinda, an optometrist living in Brisbane, Australia, makes re-usable masks for Covid-19 pandemic frontliners.
Practical Tips to Protect your Eyes from the Coronavirus
Practical tips to help prevent the public and eye care professionals from contracting the coronavirus disease or covid-19.
Al Muthana Nursery in Kuwait runs hearing tests for toddlers, preschoolers
On Monday, 28 October 2019, one of the pioneering nurseries in Kuwait City, Al Muthana Nursery, in conjunction with Hassan’s Hearing Care Center, organized an otoscopic examination and hearing screening for its students, ages 1-4 years. (more…)
Fresh Eyewear Styles for After 50s
Our eyesight ages as we do, so our eyeglasses do not grow old with us either. That pre-loved pair of glasses also bears the wear and tear of the seasons as we hit the golden age. Some people may also gradually develop certain eye conditions and diseases, such as presbyopia and AMD, as they get on in years, making it a necessity to switch that precious pair that may have worked for them in their 30s but not in their 50s. But the good news is, nowadays, options come
Focusing on World Sight Day 2019
World Sight Day (WSD), co-ordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), is an international day of awareness, held annually on the second Thursday of October to focus attention on the global issue of avoidable blindness and visual impairment. This year World Sight Day falls on 10 October 2019.
6 Ways to Make Your Child Wear Their First Pair of Glasses
Say goodbye to the struggle of making your kids wear their eyeglasses. It’s time for a fun and positive conversation with them about the proper ways to wear and care for their glasses. All it takes are encouraging words and proactive ways to turn their eyeglass-wearing experience into a kid-friendly one.
A day in the life of a blind girl
Guest Post by Holly, Life of a blind girl
Just like sighted people, blind people’s lives are completely different. No one’s lives are exactly the same regardless of whether you have a disability or not.
So what does a day in my life look like?
I wake up to an alarm on my phone, as for me, that’s the most accessible way of doing it. I try not to snooze my alarm (more…)
Can botox affect your vision?
Guest Post by Sally Collins
Botox injections are the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure globally— in 2017, 5.03 million procedures were performed all over the world. Botulinum toxin, or botox, is widely used to control muscle spasms, address severe sweating, and to temporarily smooth wrinkles. While they’re generally safe when administered by experienced doctors, botox injections could lead to some serious side effects, especially around the eye area. If you’re feeling wary about getting these procedures done, read on. (more…)