Green tea could help protect against glaucoma

New research suggests Green tea could help protect against eye diseases such as glaucoma.  The researchers, based at Hong Kong Eye Hospital found that antioxidants known as catechins were present in the eye tissue of laboratory rats following ingestion of green tea.

The antioxidant Catechin belongs to the family of antioxidants that includes vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants are well-known for their disease-fighting properties.

Upon examination of the rats, which had been fed green tea extract, evidence was found that the cornea, lens, retina, choriod-sclera, vitreous humor and aqueous…

Vision Aid Overseas - Helping the world to see…

Vision Aid Overseas was founded in 1985 by optical professionals who were passionate about transforming the lives of disabled people or those with disadvantages because they did not have access to eyecare. They were motivated by the enormous difference that a pair of spectacles can make to people all over the world who need good vision to learn, work, play and lead an independent and dignified life.

Over the last quarter of a century, Vision Aid Overseas has helped to provide over a million people with eyecare services. Volunteers have undertaken clinics in…

FREE Eye Tests at Tesco Opticians (UK) - Now Permanent!

Unfortunately, Tesco’s FREE Eye Test offer that we blogged about back in January has now expired - “booo” I hear you cry!

Well fear not, if you’re due an eye test now, in the next month or two, or at any time in the future, you will be happy to hear that supermarket giant Tesco and its Opticians are now offering FREE eye examinations for all at many of its larger stores - permanently!

Tesco Opticians used to charge £10 for the service to those not entitled to a free NHS eye…

Electrifying Vision - Lenses with Artificial Intelligence from PixelOptics

Electronic Eyewear

Following ten years in development PixelOptics, a US lens company based in Roanoke, Virginia are on the threshold of releasing the first dynamic electronic spectacle lens commercially.

President and chief executive officer of PixelOptics Ronald Blum said, ‘Electronic eyewear has intelligence built into them’, it allows the lens to know where your looking, auto-focusing faster than the blink of an eye using chemistry, electricity and other components for the correction of presbyopia and other visual disorders and does so without moving parts.

This pioneering development in ophthalmic lenses has no dividing lines…

Eye make-up worn by Cleopatra boosts immune system

Research carried out by the CNRS research institute and scientists from the Louvre Museum indicate that the heavy eye make-up used by ancient Egyptians such as Cleopatra may have helped to fight off bacteria which can cause eye infections.

The make-up used could take up to a month to formulate as the chemicals did not occur naturally, the black and green powders which were applied thickly around the eyes contained doses of lead salts, which at low levels produce nitric oxide.  Research found that these small amounts of lead could actually have a…

Pet Tarantula - Hazardous to Eyes

The Chilean Rose Tarantula is considered to be a calm and docile species of tarantula to keep as a domestic pet, however caution should still be taken when handling, they will bite if threatened or flick prickly barbed hairs as a defence mechanisum.

A 29 year old owner of a Chilean Rose tarantula found out first hand when cleaning the glass tank (terrarium) of his pet. His tarantula rubbed its hind legs against its abdomen to dislodge a mist of hairs into the air which hit the owner’s eyes.

Signs and symptoms reported…

FREE Eye Tests at Tesco Opticians (UK)!

If you are due an eye test in the next few months you will be pleased to hear that Tesco Opticians are currently offering FREE eye examinations until the 28th February 2010.

All you need to do is simply pick up your free Tesco magazine at any Tesco store and cut out the voucher you’ll find on the first page.  Book your appointment by phoning 0845 601 3479 and take the voucher with you when you go.  Do remember that there is no obligation to purchase glasses from Tesco after you’ve had your eyes…