Sponsored Broadly speaking, Eyezone Institute of Opticianry provides optometry training programs and continuing education programs that meet professionals’ needs. It has aimed to improve skills and opportunity, as well as,…
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Cataract, a common condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy as a result of oxidation, has the most common surgical operation performed with more than 300,000 procedures carried out each year in the UK alone.
In a study at King’s College, London, participants who had a higher intake of vitamin C were associated with a 33 per cent risk reduction of cataract progression and had ‘clearer’ lenses after the 10 years than those who had consumed less vitamin C as part of their diet. (more…)
Keep an eye on your eye! At work, there are different ways to keep your eyes in good shape.
It’s the beginning of the week and you’re making sure you’re all eyes on your job. But we are aware that some, if not most, of our work-related activities might be straining our eyes. As “Workplace Eye Wellness Month” is here, it’s worth reminding ourselves to keep an eye on our daily tasks that might prove hazardous to our eye’s general health.
Here are several helpful tips on preventing damage to your eyes and vision.