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Retinoblastoma: Mum's warning after son's eye cancer diagnosis

Retinoblastoma: Mum's warning after son's eye cancer diagnosis Four-year-old Junior was diagnosed with retinoblastoma last year, and had to have his eye removed.

Happy Father's Day to all the Amazing dads out there!🎆🎇

👀Former Red Arrow urges eye checks for glaucoma - BBC News

Former Red Arrow urges eye checks for glaucoma Martin Higgins, from Bristol, says his "sight was saved" when he was diagnosed early at age 30.

💫Eye Tracking💫 If you use an iPhone 👀📲 you might find this new option interesting!

Here's how to turn on iPhone Eye Tracking in iOS 18 - 9to5Mac This detailed guide with screenshots covers how to turn on iPhone Eye Tracking in iOS 18 to control your smartphone with just your vision.

June is Cataract Awareness Month! Make sure you are getting routine eye exams to check for any signs of cataracts before it starts drastically impacting your vision.

👀🌻🥦It's healthy eating week. We all know that eating well is good for us, and that includes our vision and our eyes. How many of these foods are you eating on a regular basis? The British Nutrition Foundation provided this helpful visual guide. 😀🥕🥚

Great Optical Illusion 🐾🙂

As parents, it's essential to recognise the signs of eye problems in your children early on. Here are some signs that may point to problems with vision.

👀 Squinting and excessive blinking
💊 Frequent headaches
📖 Sitting close to screens and holding books very close to their face
➡ Difficulty following moving objects with their eyes
⚡️ Short attention span

It’s important to have your child’s eyes tested frequently, from the age of 4 or 5. This will help with early detection of issues, such as lazy eyes, squints and short/long-sightedness. Book an appointment with us if you notice any changes in your child’s vision, or any signs that could indicate a problem.

🌚👀Night-vision lenses so thin and light that we can all see in the dark

Night-vision lenses so thin and light that we can all see in the dark From evening drives to navigating a house or a park in the dark, there are so many situations where it'd be handy to slip on a simple pair of night-vision lenses and the world that's beyond human optical perception could be illuminated like never before. This vision could be a reality, with a…

👀Here’s another optical illusion. This rooster feeds itself all day long…

Man, 91, given artificial cornea in England first.

Chobham: Surrey man receives artificial cornea Cecil Farley, 91, says: "It makes life fuller when your eyes work properly."

👀 We still have a lot of customers asking us about the differences between bifocals, trifocals, and progressive lenses. They work like this! 👓

⭐️Interesting research 🧐 Early Autism Diagnosis Enhanced by Eye-Tracking Technology - Neuroscience News

Early Autism Diagnosis Enhanced by Eye-Tracking Technology - Neuroscience News Combining eye-tracking with primary care evaluations increased diagnostic accuracy to 91% sensitivity and 87% specificity.

👀🍉Watermelon is a wonderful source of beta-carotene (that rich red hue of watermelon = beta carotene) which is converted in the body to vitamin A. It helps produce the pigments in the retina of the eye and protects against age-related macular degeneration as well as prevents night blindness.👀🍉

👀It is amazing what can be detected about our overall health just by an assessment of our visual responses! It appears that dementia can be predicted from a loss of visual sensitivity.

How your vision can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed – new study The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Our latest study shows that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed.

👀What do you see?

🤨 Is the world looking a little fuzzy lately? 👓
Blurry vision can be caused by a variety of factors, from eyestrain to more serious underlying conditions. Don't ignore it! Schedule a comprehensive eye exam during the week to get a clear picture of your eye health. 👁️

Are your eyes getting the protection they deserve? 🤔🕶️

Here’s How to Tell If Your Sunglasses Actually Protect Your Eyes, According to Eye Experts Finding the right pair of sunglasses isn’t just about fashion—they're also an important tool for protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays. Here's how to tell if your sunglasses are protecting your eyes, according to experts.

👀Can you see a leopard??

Mysterious Condition Makes Human Eyes Sparkle Like a Galaxy

Mysterious Condition Makes Human Eyes Sparkle Like a Galaxy A relatively common condition can turn someone's gaze into a galaxy, making the eye appear to contain a starry night sky.

Did you know that children of any age can wear contact lenses? 🙌
Whether a flexible alternative to glasses for sporting activities, or your child just doesn’t want to wear glasses, contact lenses are a great alternative to explore.

😲🐶'Puppy eyes' didn't evolve just for humans, study of wild dogs finds

'Puppy eyes' didn't evolve just for humans, study of wild dogs finds A new study debunks the idea that domestic dogs specifically evolved puppy dog eyes to tug on our heartstrings.

🤭👓Google unveils AI than can find lost specs

Google unveils AI than can find lost specs

Do you see a number here?? 👀😲

Find the curve! 🤯

"We learn life's deepest mysteries through eye contact." - Omarian Atman

👀🤖Eyes of tomorrow: Smart contact lenses lead the way for human-machine interaction

Eyes of tomorrow: Smart contact lenses lead the way for human-machine interaction Scientists from Nanjing, China, have developed eye-tracking smart content lenses based on radio frequency tags that can be used for various applications, including health care and augmented reality (AR). The lenses are biocompatible and imperceptible, requiring no battery or conventional silicon chi...

🕶️Summer is just round the corner and we have got you covered. Our sunglasses range offer both variety as well as 100% UV protection, putting your eye health first. ☀️

🐙👀Octopuses could lose eyesight and struggle to survive if ocean temperatures keep rising, study finds | Climate crisis | The Guardian

Octopuses could lose eyesight and struggle to survive if ocean temperatures keep rising, study finds | Climate crisis | The Guardian Heat stress from global heating could lead to impaired vision and increased deaths of pregnant mothers and their unborn young, Australian researchers say