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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 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…)

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…)

To lead research project for Trachoma Elimination IAPB

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:December 17, 2017
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The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is to lead a major new research project that aims to accelerate the elimination of trachoma. The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is an alliance of civil society organisations, corporates and professional bodies promoting eye health through advocacy, knowledge and partnerships.
Organisation: IAPB
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#KidsTakeOver Universal Children’s Day 2017

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:November 20, 2017
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Every 20th of November, the United Nations promotes international togetherness in spreading awareness among children worldwide and improving children’s welfare with the Universal Children’s Day. Celebrated since 1990, it is the date the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959, as well as, the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989. (more…)

July is dry eye awareness month

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:July 20, 2017
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Recent strides toward understanding dry eye are leading to better and longer-lasting therapies for the millions of people in the U.S. who are affected by the condition.

Current therapies for dry eye provide symptomatic relief: steroids control inflammation, antibiotics counter infection, and artificial tears replenish moisture. But such approaches give only short-term relief for some people and require frequent reapplication. They also fail to address the underlying causes of dry eye. (more…)

Working on a global mission to improve children’s eyesight

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:June 13, 2017
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Four years ago, Essilor, the market leader in ophthalmic optics with the mission to improve lives by improving sight, created dedicated teams to reach the 2.5 billion people across the globe who don’t have access to the vision correction they need. Since then, Essilor has launched and scaled-up new inclusive business models and deployed many non-profit initiatives to improve access to vision care in developing (and developed) nations. (more…)

Yateem Eye Center and Day Care Surgery Opens in Khalifa City

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:April 26, 2017
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UAE’s most advanced eye care center - Yateem Eye Center and Day Care Surgery - was launched on April 16th in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi by His Highness Sheikh…

Priorities for glaucoma care in Sub-Saharan Africa

Post author:Armi Menorca
Post published:March 23, 2017
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Glaucoma affects at least one in every 25 people aged 40 years and above in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It occurs as a result of the intraocular pressure (eye pressure [IOP]) being too high for the normal functioning of the optic nerve which is responsible for sight. Despite the vision loss that it causes, over half of the people with glaucoma are unaware and this is reflected in their late presentation in seeking care. (more…)