ECPs flock JOPAL 2016
Head of the JOPAL Scientific Program Committee and Executive Director at Eyezone Institute of Opticianry, Dr. Nezar Damati, OD MBA CIPT, together with Eyezone Institute's Assistant Training Director, Dr. Moayad Al-Deek MSc.…
C is for vitamin C, not cataract
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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…)
Eye health at work
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.