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.
Eye drops: what to note and when to get help
Recording which drops you use and when shows your eye doctor what you have already tried. Use drops as your pharmacist or clinician advises.
Get urgent care straight away forsudden double vision, sudden loss or dimming of vision, a suddenly drooping eyelid, new flashes or a curtain across your vision, a painful red eye, or any eye injury. Call your local emergency number or go to an emergency department. More warning signs.
What to write down
A few notes each time it happens make an appointment more useful, especially when it comes and goes.
- Name of the drops
- Time and how often
- How your eyes felt afterwards
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Information, not medical adviceOcufuse is a journal. It isn't intended to diagnose, treat or monitor any condition. Talk to your eye care professional about your own eyes.
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