America’s Baby Boomers: Blindness to Double by 2050

June 16, 2016July 7, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

The NHS has already been sending out Glaucoma warnings and urging people to get checked out if Glaucoma has run in their family previously and the news is frequently releasing reports and articles on how to improve eye health across the board. It seems that eye health really is becoming a major issue for today’s technology-bound generation. And now some shocking figures have been revealed by the NIH (National Institute for Health) claiming that by 2050, America’s eye health will dramatically deteriorate across the entire US population.

Blindness to Double

This terrifying report shows that visual impairment... read more

10 Years of Research Reveals Vitamin C Prevents Cataracts

May 31, 2016May 24, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

It’s no secret that a healthy diet can help to keep our eye health in check. And there are so many different types of foods we can include in our day to day diets to improve our eye health, including things such as carrots, kale, oily fish and Brazil nuts (and many more) – which all have their individual benefits to our eyes.

But this week, we’re focusing in on curbing cataracts, an age related condition that causes our vision to decrease over time. This is something that occurs naturally with ageing and the lens of the eye will become less transparent.

This causes our eyes... read more

Juicing for Better Health: Eyesight Improving Juices

March 3, 2016February 24, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Juicing has become a huge trend in the UK. From trying to inspire healthier eating habits in the family to encouraging weight loss with a vitamin-rich juice diet, there’s no denying that a fresh and all-natural juice every now and again (whether for meal replacement or just as a tasty snack) is good for your body and soul.

You’ll feel cleansed and refreshed from the inside out and juicing is said to give you so much more energy throughout the day; so if you suffer from fatigue, juicing will help you beat that winter malaise. But did you know that there are some juices that could... read more

Children’s Eyesight: 4 Lunchbox Snacks to Improve Eye Health

February 3, 2016January 29, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

“A carrot a day keeps the eye doctor away” – we bet you’ve never heard that one before. But actually, if you did eat a carrot a day, you probably would have superb eye health because carrots are full of Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that helps to keep the retina in good condition and also helps to keep eye function running smoothly. Food plays a huge part in how healthy we are from the inside out; from leafy green veggies looking after our liver function to wild berries helping to boost our serotonin levels, food can make a huge impact on the quality of... read more

5 Tips for Eye Health and Maintaining Good Eyesight

December 14, 2012June 23, 2014 SelectSpecs Leave a comment

Good healthy eyesight is what we all need and want. It’s so important that you continue to have good eyesight because as you get older, you will still want to see wonderful new things.

Follow some of these tips to having healthier eyes.

1. The first tip is to make sure you get nutrients with the foods that you eat. Taking vitamins C and E and some nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, zinc or lutein can help you ward off cataracts as you get older. Try to eat greens, spinach, tuna, salmon, eggs and nuts, oranges and beans; these foods will help you to have... read more

3 Ways to Reduce Your Chances of Experiencing Blurry Vision

November 9, 2012February 3, 2017 SelectSpecs 7 Comments

Blurry vision is a nuisance, but can also seriously impair nearly every aspect of daily life — from causing headaches and eyestrain to making it difficult and dangerous to drive. If you are experiencing unexplained blurry vision, first and foremost, visit your doctor. Blurred vision can stem from numerous medical problems that should be diagnosed and treated before any home remedies are attempted.

Commonly, blurred vision is caused by refractive errors, conditions wherein the retina is prevented from receiving the appropriate amount of light in order to generate nerve impulses. Conditions... read more

Our Top 5 Eye Disorders to Look Out For

September 14, 2011June 23, 2014 SelectSpecs Leave a comment

Having healthy eyes is something that is often overlooked by those of us who have good enough vision to not think twice about it. For some people however, eye health is as much a concern as heart health or any other vital part of the body. Though we may overlook eye issues, it is important to be aware of eye disorders that can affect your window to the world, your eyes.

This list outlines our top 5 eye disorders to watch out for today. As with any part of the body, if you are experiencing great discomfort or just have a general feeling of something being wrong, always make an appointment with... read more