How to Protect Your Eyes from Screen Glare

March 1, 2017 Craig J Todd 1 Comment

Have you ever bought yourself a shiny new laptop, tablet or mobile?

If the answer is yes, then you may have experienced a scenario similar to this:

You unpacked the device from its box, powered it up, and were instantly mesmerised by how everything was beautiful and new. However, after using the device for leisurely browsing or work, you quickly come to realise the screen is highly-reflective, almost like a mirror.

Despite your best efforts to adjust the screen brightness and contrast, begrudgingly, you finally admit it: the screen is nothing more than a glare magnet!

Screen glare is a genuine... read more

Allergies & Contacts: Top Three Tips To Help

February 20, 2017February 20, 2017 Craig J Todd 1 Comment

If you suffer from allergies, you’ll know very well that spring, summer, and autumn are the most hazardous seasons for reactions.

During this time period, airborne pollen can trigger hay fever and its distressing symptoms such as itchy, red eyes, sneezing, and running nose.

In addition to the risk of hay fever, you may also be sensitive to indoor allergens (e.g., dust and mould), which can be present all year round.

As you may be aware, wearing contact lenses can be difficult when experiencing allergy symptoms. However, there are several steps you can take to help with this problem.

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Could Spending Too Much Time Indoors Be Damaging Children’s Eyes?

February 14, 2017February 13, 2017 Craig J Todd Leave a comment

A new scientific study has indicated that children who spend too much time indoors may be putting their eyesight at risk for short-sightedness (myopia).

The study, conducted by the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, discovered that a specific cell in the retina may dysfunction if insufficient natural light is received. Scientists believe that the cell dysfunction may cause myopia.

Children who spend too much time indoors are likely to lack sufficient natural light. This could lead them to be prone to myopia, the study suggests.

The Newly-Discovered Retinal Cell

The newly-detected... read more

New Imaging Technology Could Revolutionise Eye Health

February 13, 2017 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Eye health is more important than ever.

With the latest statistics suggesting that a blindness epidemic is on the horizon, it’s evident that more needs to be done across the globe towards improving the way we screen eye diseases and disorders. In answer to this, researchers at the University of Rochester have been developing a new eye imaging technique to change the way that eye health is assessed.

This new technology is the first to ever be able to monitor individual cells at the back of the eye; an area that is often affected with vision loss diseases such as glaucoma. This new way... read more

Everything You Need to Know About: Cataracts

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 Alex Richardson Leave a comment

Every year over 300,000 cataract operations are performed in the UK, making the surgery the most common surgical procedure in Britain today. Although cataracts can affect people of any age, it is in later life that many of us will develop the condition. This guide will explore the essential facts about cataracts, helping you to get to grips with the optical condition.

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What are cataracts?

Cataracts are a condition that cause vision to become cloudy. The condition affects the... read more

Glassesgate: Cristiano Ronaldo Could Be In Trouble Over Specs Worn At Contract Signing

January 26, 2017 Simon (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

There are many moments that spring to mind when we shout out “I was there” or “where were you,” such as the Queen’s coronation in 1953 or who shot Mr. Burns at a pinch.

Moments in history when time stood still just for one second. How about the contract unveiling of one of the best footballers in the world? Possibly.

In today’s modern football world, money and fame has gone mad for many. Streams of supporters wait in line at the airport in the wee hours of the morning like crazed Beatlesque fans.

Or the way in which people will do anything to have just one second with their favourite... read more

SPEX Sees New Dating App For Glasses Wearers

January 24, 2017 Simon (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Dating and love is very much in the air around winter time. You know, that feeling of snuggling up to someone over a roaring fire with Bing Crosby’s dulcet tones on the wireless.

Many strive for the ultimate companion by taking to social media and dating apps to broaden their horizons. Ranging from Tinder to JCrush, there are a host of dating apps on both iOS and Android platforms.

A photo posted by Charly Lester (@leagueofcharly) on Jan 18, 2017 at 10:25am PST

Looking for love can prove to be a minefield full of mishaps and crazy dating capers. But what about if you are a glasses wearer? Well... read more