Eye care

Vitamin A and beta-carotene: Everything you need to know

Vitamin A and beta-carotene are often present in our lives before we even know what they are. As a child, you were probably told: "Eat your carrots—they're good for your eyes!" While this statement is true, there are many other benefits and things to know about these vital nutrients. Read on to learn more! Read

Diabetic retinopathy

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about diabetes? Sugar and insulin? Diabetes is a complex disease that can lead to many complications, including diabetic retinopathy. What is the link between diabetes and your eyes, you ask? Here is some information that will shed light on this condition. Read

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Diabetes

Eye diseases

Dry eye syndrome (Keratitis sicca)

Do you ever feel discomfort in your eyes or become excessively teary with no emotional reason? Dry eye syndrome could be the cause. Your eyes are precious organs that allow you to appreciate the beauty of our colourful world, so it is important to take good care of them. Read

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Oculary dryness

Eye diseases

Glaucoma... Objective: "Seeing clearly!"

Your view of things is based on several factors, including how well you see. One of the most frequent eye problems affecting us is glaucoma. Here are just a few tips that will shed some light on this all too frequent illness. Read

Eyes

Aging

Eye care

Cataracts

For many people, vision is the most precious of all five senses, so it is quite important to take care of your eyes. Cataracts harm your vision, but thankfully, they are easily treated. Don’t live in the dark any longer because of your cataracts; see your optometrist! Read

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Aging

Well-being

Tips and tricks to maintain healthy eyes

Eating better, taking vitamins, exercising, quitting smoking… these preventative measures are great to maintain your health. But to keep your eyes healthy, what are the best things to do? Read