20 September 2019 Today sees the release of Apple’s new operating system IOS 13. One of the headline features is a dark mode setting, described as a beautiful colour scheme for night use. It is also said it may make it easier on your eyes, and many people may already…
Express, 17 July 2019 The recent training regime advice from Grimes, given as part of Adidas’s training campaign, includes some comments about experimental surgery to eliminate blue light. Whilst we absolutely respect any person’s choice to try new or alternative treatments, the comments, which have been received as health advice…
Daily Mail, 21 May 2019 You may have read in the Daily Mail that advertisements for iSpyEyes coloured contact lenses have been banned from Instagram by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The College of Optometrists welcomes the ruling that iSpyEyes should remove its adverts regarding its plano (zero-powered) contact lenses….
Metro, 21 May 2019 You may have read a recent news article sharing Mel B’s experience briefly losing her sight due to an inflammation of the eye, also known as uveitis (21 May 2019). Here’s what our Clinical Adviser, Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom, had to say: “Uveitis is a condition…
Ski-ing and winter sports High altitudes and the reflective properties of snow can increase ultraviolet (UV) exposure, so, it’s important that you wear the appropriate protective eyewear when holidaying in snowy resorts and taking part in winter sports. People with light coloured eyes are most at risk from sun damage,…
Short-sightedness (myopia) Children who are short-sighted have difficulty seeing things that are far away, such as the TV or the board at school. Research suggests that short-sightedness is twice as common in the UK now compared with 50 years ago, and children are becoming short-sighted at a younger age. If…
The Sun, 1 July 2017 This week, Ben Fogle tweeted about using breast milk to treat an eye infection. Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MCOptom, Clinical Adviser at the College urges readers not to follow Ben’s lead: “I would strongly advise against using breast milk for anything other than feeding babies. There is no…
What is dry eye? Dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t make enough tears, or your tears evaporate too quickly. This can make your eyes feel scratchy or irritated, and in severe cases may temporarily make your vision blurry. Who is affected by dry eye? Dry eye is more common…
The winter weather has arrived, and it’s time to protect your eyes, especially as the pandemic may mean you are spending more time indoors. Here are some of the ways that winter can affect your eye health, and some tips for prevention. Winter sun Sunglasses aren’t just for summer. Snow…
BBC, 5 January 2016 This week the BBC reported on a story about a woman who was given a retinal implant as part of a trial to restore some vision in those with advanced retinitis pigmentosa. Dr Susan Blakeney, clinical adviser to the College of Optometrists gave her thoughts: “Those diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa…