The benefits of reducing or cutting out alcohol on eye health
January is when millions of adults focus in on their alcohol intake – and all eyes are on the health benefits associated with a month off the booze. But did…
How a simple eye test could potentially save your life
“The thousands of people currently missing regular eye examinations could be a ticking timebomb when it comes to not only ensuring better eye health in the UK but for spotting…
New Survey Advises Drivers to Get Prepared For Winter Conditions
Millions of motorists in the UK believe that they are more at risk of minor accidents and collisions in the winter months because, to their own admission, their driving gets…
How to combat eye strain and other common eye conditions
The number of internet searches for eye strain advice has risen more than 150% in the past 12 months1, indicating that Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), as it is also known,…
Post-Pandemic: Time to Take Care of Your Eyes
A third of people believe their eye health has deteriorated during the UK lockdowns and Covid restriction periods. So, as we look towards introducing more normality to our lives, these…
Specs and Sport – the latest innovations and advice from the experts
Most sports require strong vision. So for anyone with an eye condition, such as short sightedness where a prescription corrective lens is required, they will be looking for the best…
International safety company Bollé announces partnership with Welsh manufacturer to drive international supply of protective eyewear equipment
Production of a new range of safety eyewear for one of the world’s leading names in the industry, Bollé, has begun at a site in Wales. Bollé Safety, a specialist…
Lockdown and home working have caused ‘Dry Eye Syndrome’ to soar
Here’s what Dry Eye is and how to relieve symptoms: More time indoors with the central heating on and staring at a screen for long periods are both factors that…
Seeing The Signs Of Stress – Four Ways Stress Can Affect Your Eyes
This Stress Awareness Month (April 2021), leading eye expert Dr Andy Hepworth from Essilor.co.uk, shares four surprising ways that stress can affect eyesight… and offers advice on how to reduce…
February is Low Vision Awareness Month – Essential tips on common causes and how to avoid them
With February marking Low Vision Awareness Month, as well as Valentine’s Day, vision specialist Essilor.co.uk is encouraging people to show their eyes some love with some proactive steps to prevent…