32017Apr
6 Tips for Eye Health and Maintaining Good Eyesight

6 Tips for Eye Health and Maintaining Good Eyesight

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…

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72016Dec
Your 2017 Eye Health Resolutions

Your 2017 Eye Health Resolutions

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…

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272016Oct
What Does Alcohol Do To Your Vision?

What Does Alcohol Do To Your Vision?

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…

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182016Aug
Smoking & Eye Disease

Smoking & Eye Disease

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…

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272016May
Nutrition is important in protection against Macular Degeneration

Nutrition is important in protection against Macular Degeneration

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,…

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132016Apr
How to Maintain Healthy Eyes in the Workplace

How to Maintain Healthy Eyes in the Workplace

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…

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222016Mar
Be like the Easter Bunny and munch on carrots for vision health

Be like the Easter Bunny and munch on carrots for vision health

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…

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212016Jan
5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes in Summer

5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes in Summer

Flying grit from yard work, chemicals in pools, a sun that sears delicate tissues – summer is an obstacle course for your precious eyes. You can still have fun, but you may need to take some steps to protect your peepers. 1: Wear Sun Protection. Many people go to a concert or other all-day event…

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212015Dec
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Consider in 2016

5 New Year’s Resolutions to Consider in 2016

We likely have many more than five goals we’d like to accomplish in 2016, but to keep things simple here’s five, which, if done mindfully can have dramatic ripple effects on your health and happiness – and perhaps all the other goals you’ve set for yourself. 1: Smile more. It is well known among social…

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