Sunglasses and UV: choosing a pair that protects
A darker lens doesn't mean more protection, and an expensive pair isn't always better. What to look for in sunglasses, according to eye care and public health bodies.
Notes on keeping a better eye record
Practical guides on photographing your eyes, tracking what affects them, and getting more out of your eye appointments.
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The 20-20-20 rule is one of the most repeated pieces of screen advice. A small study tested it with break reminders. Here is what changed, what didn't, and what it means for your day.
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Contact lens habits that lower infection risk
Most contact lens wearers have at least one risky habit. The everyday steps eye care bodies recommend, from sleeping and water to cases and solution.
How often should you get your eyes checked?
Many eye conditions don't cause symptoms early on. What UK and US eye care bodies recommend for routine eye tests, and who may need to go more often.
Myopia in children: why time outdoors matters
Short-sightedness is becoming more common in children. What a large school trial found about outdoor time, and simple ways to fit more of it into the week.
Reading glasses after 40: what presbyopia is
Holding your phone further away to read it is one of the most common changes in midlife. What presbyopia is, why it happens, and the options an eye care professional may discuss.
Sunglasses and UV: choosing a pair that protects
A darker lens doesn't mean more protection, and an expensive pair isn't always better. What to look for in sunglasses, according to eye care and public health bodies.
Sleep, screens and tired eyes
Late-night scrolling, short sleep and tired eyes often go together. What the evidence says about screens before bed, and simple evening habits worth trying.