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Fresh Eyewear Styles for After 50s

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:October 14, 2019
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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

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Focusing on World Sight Day 2019

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:October 10, 2019
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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.

A day in the life of a blind girl

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:July 8, 2019
Post category:Eye Health Matters Eyecare Wellness Women's Health
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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?

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:June 20, 2019
Post category:Continuing Education Eyecare General Science Health Optical Sciences Optometry Research and Studies Wellness Women's Health
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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…)

A call to action on Myopia Awareness Week

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:May 6, 2019
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On 13–19 May 2019, which marks the Myopia Awareness Week, the World Council of Optometry and Brien Holden Vision Institute are joining hands to encourage discussions on myopia and build a movement to help mitigate its effect on people.

According to a recent study published in the scientific journal Ophthalmology, (more…)

A look into women’s eye health

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:April 23, 2019
Post category:Eyecare Health Research and Studies Wellness
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Women of all walks of life experience vision challenges in their daily lives and routines. Whether at home or at the workplace, women face various environmental factors that affect their eyesight. (more…)

Brien Holden Vision Institute addresses factory workers eye health

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:June 24, 2018
Post category:Conferences Continuing Education Events Eyecare General Science Health News Non-profit Optician Optometry Research and Studies Wellness
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BHVI addresses factory workers eye health — Attendees of the dissemination event hosted at Brien Holden Vision Insitute.

DURBAN, South Africa — A dissemination event was hosted at the Brien Holden Vision Institute office on June 23, 2018, in Durban. Prof Kovin Naidoo, CEO of Brien Holden Vision Institute and the Principal Investigator for the Work Productivity Study Research, presented the results to factory workers and factory managers who attended the event. (more…)

2018 ISGEO Congress to be held in Hyderabad, India

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:June 11, 2018
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The 2018 ISGEO Congress will be held on 11-12 September 2018, in Hyderabad, India. This will take place a few days before the IAPB Council of Members which is being held in Hyderabad from 15-16 September. (more…)

Our Children’s Vision campaign’s global partner meeting kicks off in Srilanka

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:March 6, 2018
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Ambakandawila, Sri Lanka, February 5-6, 2017: Our Children’s Vision, the global initiative upscaling, accelerating and expanding eye health services to more children around the world, hosted dozens of representatives from their international partner base. The meeting brought together leaders in the eye health and development field to scrutinize health integration models and resource mobilization strategies and discuss topics ranging from current eye health standards for children to the latest research in school health. (more…)

Brien Holden Vision Institute CEO to receive honorary degrees

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:February 27, 2018
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NEW YORK CITY – Dr. Kovin Naidoo, chief executive officer of the Brien Holden Vision Institute (Australia), will receive the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry for making lasting contributions to eye and vision care. He will join the College’s graduating class on Thursday, May 24, at the Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan during the 2018 commencement ceremony. (more…)