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Exploring Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration is a disease of the eye that can blur the central vision. It typically happens when aging causes substantial damage to the macula – the area of the eye that controls straight-ahead, sharpened vision. The macula is actually part of...
What is Glaucoma and How Can It Be Treated?
Glaucoma is an eye condition that is common amongst the elderly population, and occurs where the optic nerve (connecting the brain to the eye) becomes damaged. It is typically caused by a built up of fluid in the frontal area of the eye, which subsequently causes...
Summer Eye Care: 9 Changes To Preserve Your Vision
During the warm summer months, your eyes are at a higher risk of potential damage. This is the perfect time to be taking extra care of your eyes. During this time, your eyes will have a higher risk to UV exposure and numerous other dangers. Below we have listed...
Uncovering the Eye Test: What Is It and How Does It Work?
A standard eye test can be highly useful in checking the quality of eyesight, and detecting any underlying health conditions or issues that may be present. It usually involves a general check-up with a conversation about your current vision, followed by a number of...
Festival Survival Guide For Eyes and Ears
Here we are at the start of festival season 2022, Glastonbury is here! It’s a time of fun, sun, rain, mud, the dreaded portaloo and a lot of great music. If you are visiting any music festival this summer then it’s important to make sure you are keeping yourself...
Most Commonly Reported Eye Conditions You Should Know About
There are an unbelievable number of different eye diseases and vision issues that need to be addressed, but knowing which ones are the most common is something we could all do with investing our time in! Specific levels of vision impairment can vary depending on...
Now How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?
For many people it can be confusing as to whether they actually need glasses or are simply suffering from very slight vision loss. Knowing some of the most important signs to look out for when it comes to vision loss can make all the difference in helping you...
Tips for Spring Eye Care
With spring now underway, taking good care of your eyesight is going to be more important than ever, especially since the sun will be out and about potentially creating problems for eyesight across the country. Because of this, we’ve come up with a list of our top...
Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness month, and in this article, we explain what it is, what causes it and what you can do about it, with the help of Optical Specialists, like Help Me See. What is Low Vision? Low vision is a condition that affects the...
Winter Offers on Glass Frames
A New Year - A New Year with new glass frames? A New Year is one of the most popular times of the year when we try to start healthier habits like trying to shed those extrChristmas pounds that we've put on, or start a new fitness regime. With the Covid-19...
Exploring Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration is a disease of the eye that can blur the central vision. It typically happens when aging causes substantial damage to the macula – the area of the eye that controls straight-ahead, sharpened vision. The macula is actually part of...
What is Glaucoma and How Can It Be Treated?
Glaucoma is an eye condition that is common amongst the elderly population, and occurs where the optic nerve (connecting the brain to the eye) becomes damaged. It is typically caused by a built up of fluid in the frontal area of the eye, which subsequently causes...
Summer Eye Care: 9 Changes To Preserve Your Vision
During the warm summer months, your eyes are at a higher risk of potential damage. This is the perfect time to be taking extra care of your eyes. During this time, your eyes will have a higher risk to UV exposure and numerous other dangers. Below we have listed...
Uncovering the Eye Test: What Is It and How Does It Work?
A standard eye test can be highly useful in checking the quality of eyesight, and detecting any underlying health conditions or issues that may be present. It usually involves a general check-up with a conversation about your current vision, followed by a number of...
Festival Survival Guide For Eyes and Ears
Here we are at the start of festival season 2022, Glastonbury is here! It’s a time of fun, sun, rain, mud, the dreaded portaloo and a lot of great music. If you are visiting any music festival this summer then it’s important to make sure you are keeping yourself...
Most Commonly Reported Eye Conditions You Should Know About
There are an unbelievable number of different eye diseases and vision issues that need to be addressed, but knowing which ones are the most common is something we could all do with investing our time in! Specific levels of vision impairment can vary depending on...
Now How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?
For many people it can be confusing as to whether they actually need glasses or are simply suffering from very slight vision loss. Knowing some of the most important signs to look out for when it comes to vision loss can make all the difference in helping you...
Tips for Spring Eye Care
With spring now underway, taking good care of your eyesight is going to be more important than ever, especially since the sun will be out and about potentially creating problems for eyesight across the country. Because of this, we’ve come up with a list of our top...
Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness month, and in this article, we explain what it is, what causes it and what you can do about it, with the help of Optical Specialists, like Help Me See. What is Low Vision? Low vision is a condition that affects the...
Winter Offers on Glass Frames
A New Year - A New Year with new glass frames? A New Year is one of the most popular times of the year when we try to start healthier habits like trying to shed those extrChristmas pounds that we've put on, or start a new fitness regime. With the Covid-19...