As pollen levels rise and many people across the UK start experiencing hay fever symptoms, The College of Optometrists has issued eye health tips to help the public manage their allergies. Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser at The College of Optometrists, said: “Hay fever season has well and truly…
Did you know hay fever affects over 16 million people in the UK? As one of the most common allergic conditions, hay fever can cause considerable discomfort to your eyes, making them red, itchy and swollen. Click on the image below to download a PDF version. Eye drops While the…
You may have read in the news this week about Bradley Walsh’s struggle with blepharitis, an eye condition which causes inflamed and swollen eye lids. Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser at the College of Optometrists explains a bit more about the condition: “Blepharitis is a common but chronic condition…
Many of us wear eye make up every day without any problems, but remember your eyes can be very sensitive and it’s important that you treat them with care – especially when trying out extra dramatic looks. Here are the most important things to bear in mind, if you want…
22 October 2019 Thinking of creating an eye-popping make-up look this Halloween? You might be surprised to know that false eyelashes, glitter and novelty contact lenses can cause a serious scare when it comes to eye health. As top bloggers/influencers including Patrick Starr and Jamie Genevieve promote their Halloween make-up…
What is blepharitis? Blepharitis is an inflammation of your eyelids. It can make your eyelids red and eyelashes crusty and make your eyes feel irritated or sore. It can also lead to burning, itching or stinging in your eyes. The condition is not usually serious, but can lead to other…
