Red Eyes and Bloodshot Eyes: What Are the Causes?

May 24, 2016May 23, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) 1 Comment

Red eyes or bloodshot eyes can be extremely worrying, especially if it comes on all of a sudden. Many health experts tell us that the whites of our eyes can often be indicators of the health issues with our livers – so it can be a scary prospect when you see redness or discolouration when you look in the mirror. But most of the time, redness in the eye is just a minor condition. Here are some of the causes of eye redness and bloodshot eyes but if the symptoms don’t improve, it’s important to book an appointment to see your GP.

Painless Red Eye: Conditions & Causes

Redness in the eye that doesn’t hurt is usually... read more

4 Foods to Help Improve Eye Health

November 12, 2015November 10, 2015 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Good eye health is something that should be promoted from a very early age. It’s one of the things that is often overlooked in life; yet it’s something that most of us couldn’t imagine living without. Being able to see is a precious gift, a blessing that will inevitably diminish as we grow old. So we need to do everything we can to ensure our eye health is as good as can be in the present.

Wearing polarised sunglasses all year round and using spectacles for driving / reading / using a computer goes without saying for most of us. The way we look after our eyes has improved greatly over... 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

Discovery of a new protein has been linked to vision loss

January 25, 2011January 26, 2011 Tony (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Glaucoma affects more than 60 million people throughout the world, and what with increasing longevity and ageing populations this number is set to increase. However a new study documented in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has identified a build up of protein called gamma synuclein in a new biological pathway at a specific site in the optic nerve of mice. Research shows patients with Parkinson’s disease appear to have a similar protein present, which is thought to be a result of neuronal breakdown. These findings are a major step forward in the quest to discover a treatment that will cure glaucoma and remove the threat of blindness that hangs over so many millions of people.

Glaucoma – Don’t turn a blind eye to the disease!

December 1, 2010June 23, 2014 Tony (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Glaucoma is categorised as a disorder that affects the function of the eye. The characteristics of Glaucoma produce specific signs and symptoms, and ultimately share a single common feature, progressive optic neuropathy (Damage to the optic nerve). All manifestations of Glaucoma can result in progressive loss of vision if untreated, or undetected, eventually this can be potentially blinding.

Incorporating the Glaucoma’s as a group of diseases, they are now the leading source of visual morbidity, affecting more than 60 million people throughout the world. What’s more, around 8.4 million... read more