Now that protective masks and eye shields are a must in many public places, and epidemiologists are strongly advocating face shields for non-medical users, people have come up with ways to upgrade the mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) into multifunctional use, while others have revamped the humble protective gear into (more…)
The 2020 edition of SILMO Paris which was scheduled to kick off on 2-5 October 2020 at the Paris Nord Villepinte has been canceled due to the COVID19 pandemic.
Before we plunge into 2020, let’s refresh our memories on the ingenious devices and inventions in vision and hearing care that have grabbed the limelight in 2019.
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
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.
Famous socialite, model, and TV personality, Kim Kardashian, teamed up with a European luxury eyewear brand on its launch of a 7-piece collection of ’90s, sci-fi inspired sunglasses. (more…)
Happy World Optometry Week! This year we would like to dive into the past and set the reel in motion years back. Technology has seeped its way into every industry, let’s take a look at how the optic industry functioned before the advent of modern technology. (more…)
In the early 1200s in Venice, early craftsmen knew that shaping rock crystals into convex shapes could form “lapides ad legendum”, also called “oglarii di vitro”, or the so-called “stones for reading”. Regular use of these reading stones dated back to 1000 AD. However, the Capitulary of the Guild of “Crystal Craftsmen” allowed the use of these (more…)
Seasons greetings! As the weather gets colder everyone gets busy. Your eyes have to last you a lifetime, so taking care of them is incredibly important. Your lifestyle can cause significant strain on your eye health and can have a harmful effect on your sight, especially as you grow older. Here are some Tips to take good care of your eye health…
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