Eye Care Tips & Treatment

We all know that eyes are very important for us but why do we tend to take them for granted. We have been to busy taking care of our skin, hair, and other parts of our body but we have put aside eye care most of the time.As people age, most experience a reduction in their vision. For some it means not being able to see far away and for some it means reading things close up, like a menu, becomes more difficult. No matter how this problem manifests itself, it's always frustrating.

Fortunately, by following a few eye care tips, you can reduce your chances of having serious eye problems.Consider your lighting. While proper, scientific lighting is available today for everyone, an overwhelming number of people regard their lighting fixtures from the viewpoint of their decorative value rather than of their value to the eyes. There is no reason why a light cannot be both decorative and useful, but it is not common sense to select it primarily for its decorative value.

Very few people realize that there are a number of specific exercises and regular steps you can take to keep your eyes healthy and working properly. If you start a regular regime of self-administered eye related treatments you can reduce soreness and swelling quite quickly and maintain the proper function of your eyes. Although there are many such treatments we have dealt with some of the more simple and inexpensive eye care tips that are available to you.The most used part of our body is the eyes. Have you noticed that you get migraines from driving especially during the night when you encounter bright lights from other cars? I usually have them. I found out that well rested eyes would mean lesser migraines.

Rest is one important role in taking care of your eyes.Getting regular eye appointments is one of the most eye care tips, this being because your eyes will have to strain and make adjustment to see as well as they are able to as your vision decreases. Straining such as this can create you to get headaches as well as decrease your eyes ability to adjust to light. Whatever state your eyes are in it is important to make sure you have the correct current prescription for your eyes.

Consider your lighting. While proper, scientific lighting is available today for everyone, an overwhelming number of people regard their lighting fixtures from the viewpoint of their decorative value rather than of their value to the eyes. There is no reason why a light cannot be both decorative and useful, but it is not common sense to select it primarily for its decorative value.Another important recommendation to assist in eliminating sore and red eyes is to keep your eyes protected against the harsh rays of the sun.

Whenever you are out in the sun for extended periods of time you should, wherever possible, always wear UV protection enhanced sunglasses. If you are lying on the beach for example you should also cover your eyes with a towel or hat so as to avoid the sun's piercing rays.

People who have a pet chair in which they like to read overlook the fact that there may be no adequate light near the page. People start to read by bright daylight, become engrossed, and do not notice that as twilight falls, the light grows dimmer and dimmer, until they are straining to make out the words on the printed page.

Eye Care for Computer Users

Eye Care for Computer Users

Eyestrain, headaches, dry or irritated eyes and temporarily blurred vision are a problem for many people who use computers (visual display units, or VDUs) regularly.

Whether you use a computer at work, home or both, a routine eye test every two years is essential to ensure you're not subjecting yourself to unnecessary eyestrain. Headaches, dry or irritated eyes and temporarily blurred vision are a problem for some people who use computers regularly. Your eyes are in good hands at D&A The Opticians: we pride ourselves on providing you with the best eyecare on the high street and our thorough eye tests take just 25 minutes of your time.

If you need a computer for your job, you may not realise that you may be entitled to have an eye test paid for by your employer. And that if the Optometrist recommends glasses solely for use with a computer/VDU, your employer may also have to provide eyewear.

If you're an employer, click here to find out about D&A Vision Care - our well-established scheme that simplifies the business of safeguarding your employees' visual health.

Advice for computer users

• Take regular breaks to give your eyes a rest. Look beyond your computer every 20 minutes, or walk away from the screen.
• Keep blinking to prevent dry eyes.
• Check that your monitor is 33cm-59cm from your eyes and that the centre of your screen is 10cm-15cm below your natural eye level.
• Ideally, position your screen so that windows and lights are to the side of it.
• If your computer is an old model, fit an anti-glare filter. Better still, replace it with a new monitor to benefit from minimal distortion, glare and reflection.
• Keep your screen clean.

If you need new glasses, ask for lenses with an anti-reflection coating on them to reduce visual strain. At D&A we recommend Nikon lenses. We also offer a new range of office lenses specifically for computer users.