April 7 is World Health Day and is a great reminder for everyone to think about the importance of their vision and eye health. Follow these 6 tips for optimal eye health. 1. Eat Well Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems…
The term glaucoma will likely appear more frequently as we head into World Glaucoma Week from 12-18 March 2017, but do you know what this eye disease actually is? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases which in most cases produce increased pressure within the eye. This elevated pressure is caused by a backup of…
The new year is the perfect opportunity for reflection, renewal and the chance to start fresh. Now is the perfect opportunity to make lifestyle changes that can improve your vision and health throughout the year. Here are five ways that you can help keep your eyes and body healthy in 2017. 1. Get an Eye Health…
Most of us are well aware of the detrimental impact alcohol abuse can have on our bodies. At the less extreme end of the spectrum we understand that being even slightly intoxicated causes blurry, distorted vision, but what are the real physiological consequences to our eyes? Most people believe that the affects of alcohol on your…
While it is common knowledge that smoking can be damaging to our health, many people are unaware that smokers are at a much greater risk of developing eye health problems compared to non-smokers. It is important that smokers are aware of the conditions they are at a higher risk of developing so they can effectively…
Myopia (known as shortsightedness) is a condition where the eye grows longer, so light doesn’t focus the retina as it should, making more distant objects appear blurry. Due to an increase in time spent on devices, more and more children are being diagnosed with the condition. A new global study co-authored by Dr David Wilson of Brien Holden Vision Institute, forecasts that 10 per…
Unlike adults, children aren’t always aware that there may be a problem relating to their health. It is important that as a parent you look out for warning signs and remain vigilant with your child’s eye health. To help we have compiled this list of changed signs and habits to look out for, even a small…
Nutrition plays an important role in optimising macular health, and reducing the risk of macular degeneration. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet will be good for overall wellbeing as well as eye health. For some people, an appropriate supplement may also be an important consideration. Other lifestyle changes can help too, such as not smoking, exercising,…
Ever spent more than two consecutive hours looking at a computer screen? Us too. Computers can make us more productive, but the bad news is that too much screen time can also lead to something called computer vision syndrome (CVS). Recognizable as that tired, strained feeling your eyes get after a day in front of…
Is there any truth to the statement that carrots improve your eyesight? Actually, since the Middle Ages, carrots have been heralded as miracle vegetables and were thought to cure anything from snakebites to breathing problems. These orange root vegetables were not associated with strong eyesight until centuries later during World War II, when it was mandated…
There are 300,000 Australians with glaucoma – that’s roughly the population of Canberra, and you could be one of the estimated 150,000 who don’t know they have it. Early detection is vital to preserve vision because by the time symptoms develop, significant sight loss has usually occurred. Glaucoma is truly the ‘sneak thief of sight’….
The news this month that yoga poses such as downward dog may be risky for people with glaucoma surprised some yoga fans – but it’s not the first time that eye experts have raised the alarm. Warnings about too much pressure on the optic nerve caused by head-down poses such as headstands rang out in 2007 when…
