Mysterious Eye: The Marvellous Machinery That Controls Your Sight

What To Expect At Your Child’s Eye Test Appointment

13 December 2022
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If you're taking your child for an eye test for the first time you may be unsure of what to expect and how the test will be carried out, particularly if your child is not yet able to identify letters on a chart. Optometrists are used to conducting eye tests on young children and they can work around your child's wriggling on their seat or them not being able to read letters on the chart you will be used to reading during your own eye tests. Read More

Top Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Safe from Blue Light

14 March 2022
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Having great vision is one of the best ways to absorb the world around you. As you only have one set of eyes, it makes sense to take care of them while they're in a good state of health. One seemingly unavoidable source of damage is blue light. Blue light comes from screens you use each day, including computer screens and your phone. Here are four ways you can protect your eyes against the strain that it causes. Read More

What You Should Know About Diabetic Retinopathy

25 May 2021
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As someone who has diabetes, you are probably aware of the fact that your entire body can be negatively impacted by your condition. What you might not know much about, though, is diabetic retinopathy, which is a serious eye condition that can be a big problem for people who have diabetes. These are some of the things that you should know about diabetic retinopathy as someone who has diabetes and who might be at risk of this complication. Read More

Post-surgery Eye Care Tips for Computer Users

5 October 2020
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Proper eye care is crucial, especially if your career forces you to spend most of the day in front of a computer. It is even more critical if you have just undergone eye surgery. Unfortunately, some people do not take eye care seriously after minor surgery, and they go straight back to using their computers. However, you put your eyes at risk by doing that. Therefore, if you recently underwent minor eye surgery and are planning to go back to using a computer, you need to take a few eye care measures. Read More

Should You Have Cataract Surgery If You Already Have Macular Degeneration?

29 April 2020
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As people get older, they may develop eye conditions that will need treatment. A large number of older patients will need cataract surgery, where a surgeon will remove the natural lens and replace it with an artificial one. Yet some of these patients may have a form of macular degeneration (which is also age-related) before any cataract surgery. Does this present any additional challenges, or could it make the macular degeneration worse? Read More

About Me

The famous writer Elizabeth Bowen said: "No object is mysterious. The mystery is in your eye." How marvellously true! The eyes are an amazing, intricate piece of machinery that we only appreciate once they stop working. Pages become blurry, objects in the distance become invisible and suddenly the importance of our eyes is highlighted. As a receptionist at an optometrist's office, I am astounded by the number of clients who only visit once they have developed serious problems. I am always reminding my family and friends to have annual checkups! I started this blog to outline the ways that optometrists help with preventative eye care as well as rectifying eyesight problems. Please read, and I hope that some of the advice resonates. After all, the mysteries of the world are so much more interesting when seen clearly!