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Contact lenses changed Paddy Considine’s life

Contact lenses changed Paddy Considine’s life

Monday, 20 May 2013 by +Emma Haskell

British actor Paddy Considine has revealed that contact lenses made a dramatic change to his life, after being diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome. Read More

Switching contact lenses or solution can greatly improve ocular comfort

Switching contact lenses or solution can greatly improve ocular comfort

Tuesday, 14 May 2013 by +Brendan O'Brien

If you find your eyes feel irritated from contact lens wear, swapping your lenses or solution could greatly improve comfort. Read More

Computer games could help fix lazy eye

Computer games could help fix lazy eye

Tuesday, 7 May 2013 by +Michael Kraftman

Doctors in Canada have found that playing Tetris can help correct lazy eye. Read More

Proper contact lens hygiene is essential for healthy eyes

Proper contact lens hygiene is essential for healthy eyes

Friday, 26 April 2013 by +Lindsey Robins

Sticking to the cleaning routine recommended by your optician is extremely important - it will help keep your eyes healthy so they avoid infection. Read More

Contact lenses can correct presbyopia whilst you sleep

Contact lenses can correct presbyopia whilst you sleep

Monday, 22 April 2013 by +Brendan O'Brien

Special overnight contact lenses for the correction of presbyopia could soon be an alternative option to multifocal contact lenses or reading glasses. Read More

Debunking the Myths about buying contact lenses online

Debunking the Myths about buying contact lenses online

Tuesday, 16 April 2013 by +Emma Haskell

Buying contact lenses online is often suggested as unsafe by some people, the GetLenses team begs to differ... Read More

Eye drops could help combat macular degeneration

Eye drops could help combat macular degeneration

Monday, 8 April 2013 by +Brendan O'Brien

Scientists discover that eye drops with cholesterol banishing contents could halt the progress of age-related macular degeneration. Read More

Sight loss connected to depression

Sight loss connected to depression

Thursday, 28 March 2013 by +Emma Haskell

Researchers in America have discovered a strong link between vision loss and depression. Read More

SMI Glasses are the first in the world to offer 3D and full eye tracking

SMI Glasses are the first in the world to offer 3D and full eye tracking

Monday, 25 March 2013 by +Emma Haskell

SMI Glasses enter the augmented reality market offering the world's first 3D and full eye tracking capabilities. Read More

1 in 10 UK schoolchildren have never seen an optician

1 in 10 UK schoolchildren have never seen an optician

Tuesday, 5 March 2013 by +Brendan O'Brien

New studies find a quarter of UK schoolchildren have never had their eyes tested. Read More

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