Allergies are a common concern for many children. If your little one has itchy, red, or watery eyes, it could be a sign of allergies. Environmental factors like pollen or mold are often the culprits. Unfortunately, children tend to rub their eyes when they feel discomfort, which can make the symptoms even worse. If you're unsure what's behind your child’s eye discomfort, visit Specsavers Opticians Zimbabwe, where our optometrists are ready to help.
Eye Wonder: Interesting Facts About Our Eyes!
Did you know you blink more than you talk? It's true! On average, we blink about 15-20 times per minute, which adds up to around 28,800 times a day. That's a lot of eye action! Keep those peepers in top shape by scheduling your eye test at Specsavers today. Your eyes will thank you! Source: Florida Retina InstituteBook your appointment today to get your eyes checked
Winter Care
When temperatures drop, keep an eye on your indoor climate! Did you know heaters can dry out your eyes? Combine dry outdoor air with warm indoor air, and you've got a recipe for dehydration. Stay hydrated and protect your vision! (Source: opticalinsight.com)
Did You Know?
People generally read 25 times slower on screen than on paper! This surprising fact highlights the strain that digital devices can put on our eyes. To help keep your eyes healthy: Take regular breaks from screens.Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.Ensure your screen brightness is adjusted to match your surroundings. (Source: Florida Retina Institute) Take care of your eyes and read on, whether on screen or paper!
What is a cataract? Continuation
Most cataracts develop slowly and don’t disturb eyesight early on. But with time, cataracts will eventually affect vision. At first, the cloudiness in your vision caused by a cataract may affect only a small part of the eye’s lens. You may not notice any vision loss. As the cataract grows larger, it clouds more of your lens. More clouding changes the light passing through the lens. This may lead to symptoms you notice more. Fortunately, cataract surgery is generally a safe, effective procedure. (Source www.mayoclinic.org)
What is a cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which is typically clear. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car at night or see the expression on a friend's face. (Source www.mayoclinic.org)
What is a cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which is typically clear. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car at night or see the expression on a friend's face. (Source www.mayoclinic.org)
Protect your eyes in style with transition lenses from Specsavers!
Why choose Transition lenses over Photochromic lenses? Here’s why: Light Intelligent: Automatically adapts to changing light conditions. Hassle-Free: Simplifies your everyday life. Everyday Eye Care: Blocks 100% of UV rays and protects against harmful blue light, both indoors and outdoors. Free-Style: Choose your transition lens colour to match the frames and style you love. Visit any of our branches to see samples of these amazing transition lenses! ✨ (source www.transitions.com)
7 Eye Health Facts
In celebration of our Kamfinsa branch turning 7, we've put together 7 fascinating facts about eye health ✨ Your eyes can get sunburned The most active muscles in your body and in your eyes If the human eye were a digital camera it would have 576 megapixels Your eyes focus on 50 different objects every second Your eyes can detect a candle flame 1.7 miles away Our ears and nose grow throughout life, but eyes stay the same size from birth All babies are colour blind at birth