Allergies & Contacts: Top Three Tips To Help

February 20, 2017February 20, 2017 Craig J Todd 1 Comment

If you suffer from allergies, you’ll know very well that spring, summer, and autumn are the most hazardous seasons for reactions.

During this time period, airborne pollen can trigger hay fever and its distressing symptoms such as itchy, red eyes, sneezing, and running nose.

In addition to the risk of hay fever, you may also be sensitive to indoor allergens (e.g., dust and mould), which can be present all year round.

As you may be aware, wearing contact lenses can be difficult when experiencing allergy symptoms. However, there are several steps you can take to help with this problem.

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The Biggest Eye Health Myths… Busted!

November 29, 2016November 30, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

From telling us that carrots make us see in the dark (which is kind of true by the way) to telling us not to sit too close to the TV, our parents have been telling us all sorts of strange things about how best to look after our eyesight. But which of these things contain fact and which are just absolute rubbish?

Here are 5 of the most common eye health and eyesight myths, debunked!

1. “Not wearing glasses will damage your eyes”

Not exactly true. Whilst we can’t argue that not wearing glasses for some people may be uncomfortable, there is no scientific evidence to support that failing to wear your glasses will cause further damage to... read more

What is Corneal Sunburn and How Can We Prevent It?

November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Corneal sunburn or a ‘corneal flash burn’ is essentially sunburn on your eye. The clear layer covering the front of your eyes forms the cornea and this area can be damaged from over exposure to sunlight and UV radiation.When this happens, symptoms include pain as well as temporary loss of vision.

To prevent cornea sunburn, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays, all year round. No matter what the time of year it is, sunglasses are essential whenever you are outside.

What Causes Corneal Sunburn?

Corneal sunburn can happen in both the summer and winter. In mountain areas such... read more

7 Cheap & Natural Hacks for Humidifying Your Home

November 10, 2016November 10, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

They dry air in winter can play havoc with our skin, hair and nails. It can give us headaches and can even be a nasty trigger for asthma attacks. If you suffer from colds or chesty coughs, the dry air can turn symptoms much worse. And for those who suffer from vision problems, the low humidity can even cause dry eye syndrome and in more extreme cases, blurry vision!

So all in all, we’re not fans of the dry atmosphere brought on by the cooler weather. One way to solve this problem in the home is to use a humidifier. But these machines don’t come cheap and they’re not exactly... read more

Ways to Keep Your Vision Clear this Winter

November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

The need for winter eye care isn’t exactly news to our industry. But with the latest research on dry eye syndrome and blurry vision, it’s important for everyone to take extra precautions in 2016. Temporary blurred vision is far more likely to occur in wintertime, according to eye researcher Sharon Kleyne and this increase in eye problems is triggered by the effects of dry eye syndrome.

Dry eyes happen in winter when the atmosphere being much cooler and less humid, essentially steals the moisture from our eyes. As the dry atmosphere evaporates the moist tear film which normally... read more

Tips for Choosing Prescription Glasses in Winter

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) 3 Comments

A good pair of glasses will serve you all year round but did you know that the changing of seasons isn’t always good for our eyesight? And effectively, that can change our needs when it comes to finding the right frames. In winter, there’s a higher risk of dry eye syndrome, reduced nighttime vision, and even temporary blurred vision due to the lack of moisture in the air!

So winter isn’t exactly kind to our eyes. But there are a few things you can do when shopping to help you out during the cold weather period.

Here are some tips when choosing your next pair of prescription... read more

9 Quick Fixes for Tired Eyes

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) 1 Comment

There are many causes of tired eyes or tired looking eyes, including computer eye strain, lack of sleep, wearing the wrong contact lenses or not having an up to date glasses prescription, extended periods of intense work / study, or just general eye fatigue.

If you’ve been suffering from the symptoms of tired eyes lately or you’ve been burning the candles at both ends at your computer desk and don’t have time to nap it out, never fear. Here are 9 quick fixes that will have you feeling much better in no time.

1. Splash Your Face with Cold Water

Cold water will help to reduce any inflammation around your eye area... read more