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? Alcohol does have short term vision-altering effects, but excessive…
World Sight Day 2015
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World Sight Day is the main international event for raising awareness about avoidable blindness and vision loss. World Sight Day is run by Vision 2020: The Right to Sight, a joint global initiative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). This year World Sight Day (WSD)…
Smoking & Your Eyes
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How does smoking affect your vision? 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. Early onset of Age-related macular degeneration and cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness…
Excessive Use of Electronic Devices Blamed for Increase in Children’s Eye Problems
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Excessive use of electronic devices and a lack of time outdoors are two factors being blamed for an alarming increase in eye problems in children. Professor Brien Holden, from the Brien Holden Vision Institute at the University of NSW, warned short-sightedness, or myopia, should not be underestimated. “Putting your four-year-old in front of an iPad or…
Be Your Child’s Eyes this JulEYE!
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As a parent you need to remember that your child most probably is not going to be able to express exactly what might be going on with their eyes, so you owe it to them to be vigilant about their eye health by noticing any changes. In time for JulEYE, RANZCO have devised 5 essential tips to help…
Nutrition is Vital in Preventing Macular Degeneration
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Nutrition plays an important role in optimising macular health, and reducing the risk of macular degeneration. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is good for overall wellbeing as well as eye health. For some people, an appropriate supplement may also be an important consideration. Macular Degeneration Awareness Week 2015 kicks off on the 24th of May and…
Could Chocolate Really Be Good For Your Eyesight?
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With Easter just around the corner, we thought we’d explore the various nutritional benefits of chocolate and of course carrots for the Easter Bunny! It turns out chocolate really is good for your eyesight. Dark chocolate has long been recognised for its health-boosting properties, including decreasing cholesterol and blood pressure, but recent studies have shown…
Ten health resolutions to make in 2014
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IT’S a new year, which means it’s the ideal time to make a fresh start. When it comes to your health, make sure you’re making the right resolutions. 1. Give up dieting If you’ve been on a fad diet more times than Kanye West has made an idiot of himself in public then that’s one…
Stay healthy on holiday
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Dreading a case of well earned break burnout? Prepare yourself to make this time off a period you really enjoy. Isn’t it ironic how many of us fall sick during our holidays? It’s almost like our body makes a pact with the devil to see us through the exams, deadlines and even the obligatory Christmas…