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  • What Do Eye Masks Do, and Should We Wear Them?

    Sleeping is an imperative feature in our lives for survival and healthy wellbeing. It radiates our hormone levels as well as provides our bodies with much-needed rest and repair. You’ve probably heard that some people sleep with eye masks, and you may have even tried it yourself, but what exactly...
  • Which is Better, Eye Drops or Mist Sprays?

    When shopping for any ocular lubrication utensil it can be extremely hard to understand what exactly you need, and more importantly, what works the best. Larger high-street chains will often take extremely little care in regard to the appropriateness of the product for your condition, but instead...
  • How Can the Winter Affect Our Eyes?

    Though we’re sure nothing beats the typical rainy British summertime, winter sure does come close. There is nothing better than snow days. Sitting around in your comfy clothes, tucked up on the sofa wrapped in your favourite blanket, watching lots of random television. Not to mention the pleasure...
  • What Is Dry Eye & How Can We Combat It?

    Dry eye, as obvious as the name suggests, is when the eyelids are lubrication deficit. Though scientists predict that 1 in 5 people have dry eyes nowadays, the concept of dry eye began thousands of years ago.  The first known record of any ocular lubrication dates back to 1550BC where Egyptian do...
  • The Power of Peace in Troubling Times

    Through times may be tough, we must always remember to look back on the path we have tread, and to be grateful for where we are. The poems below are reminders of those who fought the battles that many of us couldn’t. Take time to appreciate those who stood before us, and those who stand now for...
  • How Important Is Sleep In Keeping Your Eyes Healthy?

    Sleep, a commonly overlooked source of health, is one of the most important tools for survival and vitality. Interestingly, sleep aids in the control of a variety of factors ranging from regulating your metabolic rate to your memory retention. It’s like the recharger for our bodies, without it ou...
  • What Is Blepharitis and Can It Be Prevented Or Cured?

    One of the most common issues that can occur with eyesight is something called “Blepharitis”, but what exactly is it? Blepharitis is where the edges of your eyelids become red, swollen and irritable. According to the National Eye Institute, Blepharitis is caused by an imbalance of bacteria on you...
  • Which is better, natural or artificial lutein?

    Lutein, derived from the Latin luteus meaning “yellow”, in technical terms is a xanthophyll and one of 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. In simple terms, it’s a pigment in vegetative material that has astronomically high levels of anti-inflammatory properties. As well as being known to i...