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…
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…
It is important to understand what you are covered for and what your entitlements are under the policy you have chosen so that you have peace of mind in getting the treatment you want, when you need it. When choosing a level of cover, assess your needs and discussed these needs with your health fund so…
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 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)…
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 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…
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 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…
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is on this Tuesday 28th April and the effective management of eye health is an important contribution to a healthy, safe and productive workplace. Up to 50,000 eye injuries occur per year – that’s approximately seven in 1,000! Visual impairment or injury reduces a person’s independence and…
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…
Scientists have identified six genetic variants associated with the eye condition glaucoma in people from around the world including Australia. The discovery, in three major studies, could help identify people at higher risk of the disease and lead to earlier screening and treatments. All three studies, published today in Nature Genetics, identify gene sequence variations of…
