Contact lenses with antihistamines? They’re being developed

April 2019 — Allergy season can make your eyes itchy and red, and relief often comes in the form of eye drops. That presents challenges for contact lens wearers. What if contact lenses were preloaded with an antihistamine to help reduce that itchiness caused by allergies? Researchers at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care say single-use contact […]
What you should know about Eye Care when you turn 40

Consider your world should you lose your eye sight or even have your vision compromised? Too ghastly to contemplate! Trauma can of course result in the sudden loss of vision, although it is generally not a common cause of blindness. Several of the ocular diseases that can cause vision loss can be successfully treated, provided they are diagnosed at an early stage. It is important to note that the incidence of ocular disorders increase as we get older, but also that some of the serious ones are asymptomatic – you won’t know it’s there.
Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) & Gout

A recent study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (Gout Associated With Increased Risk of AMD), has looked into the association between AMD and gout. Gout is a form of arthritis resulting from inflammation in the joints.
Myopia: A public health crisis in waiting

The prevalence of myopia and high myopia is on the rise across the world. Recent work from the Brien Holden Vision Institute estimates that by 2050, five billion (50%) people will be myopic, one billion (10%) highly myopic. This may have important implications for planning comprehensive eye care services, including refractive services such as spectacles and contact lenses for correcting and slowing myopia progression. Optical and environmental interventions can help in preventing and managing high myopia related ocular complications and reduce the burden of myopia.
Artificial intelligence in healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is the use of complex algorithms and software to emulate human cognition in the analysis of complicated medical data. Specifically, AI is the ability for computer algorithms to approximate conclusions without direct human input.
Optical jargon explained in simple language

You are about to undergo a visual examination, or you are back to collect your new eyewear. Your optometrist discussed various options with you, of which some may have been unclear. This article will be very helpful in allowing you to understand optical jargon.
What is retinitis pigmentosa?

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina — which is the light sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Common symptoms include difficulty seeing at night and a loss of side (peripheral) vision.
Swollen eyes

A swollen eyelid occurs when there is inflammation or excess fluid (oedema) in the connective tissues surrounding the eye. Swollen eyes may or may not be painful, and the condition can affect both the upper and lower eyelids.
Coronavirus – the facts

– Ed The latest outbreak of a new coronavirus in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, has caused huge concern worldwide. Not only is the coronavirus life-threatening, but can also cause economic devastation. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are closely monitoring developments around the outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified […]
High Eye Pressure & Glaucoma

“I’ve heard that glaucoma is caused by high eye pressure, and that left untreated glaucoma can cause blindness. At what pressure will I go blind?” Glaucoma is a multi-factorial, complex eye disease with specific characteristics such as optic nerve damage and visual field loss. While increased pressure inside the eye (called intraocular pressure or IOP) […]