What is blepharitis?
Posted on 8 December 2021
Have you ever had red swollen eyelids? There’s a fancy medical term for that called blepharitis, pronounced bleh – fuh – rai – tuhs, which you might hear your doctor or pharmacist use.
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How to apply eye drops easily
Posted on 29 November 2021
Flinching, blinking, watering and twitching are common reactions to putting in eye drops, particularly if you’re not experienced at it. If a wet face, streaming eyes and wasted medication are familiar, read on as we reveal an easier way to get you popping your drops in like a pro.
Managing dry eyes in Winter
Posted on 29 November 2021
We might think of winter as the wettest season thanks to gloomy clouds and driving rain, but Britain’s cooler months actually have some of the driest air. You may have noticed the effects when chapped skin leaves you reaching for balms and body oils, but you may not realise that it can also affect your eyes.
Demystifying Dry Eye
Posted on 25 November 2021
In this article we demystify some common myths and terms relating to dry eye and its symptoms, management and related conditions, to help bring some clarity to this frustrating condition and support you to seek the right treatment.
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Lockdown lifestyle could be affecting your eyes. Here’s why
Did you know your blink rate reduces by 60% when using a screen?1 Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve increased our screen time by almost a third… with some irritating consequences.2 More than 1 in 4 people report dry eye symptoms after using screens for a long period of time.3
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