Ögonhälsa – artiklar och råd

With Halloween and Bonfire Night falling so close together, they can feel like one big celebration, ushering in autumn's darker, spookier nights. From dressing up in frightening costumes to gazing at dazzling firework displays, there’s plenty of fun to be had. But while we’re all for getting into the spirit of the season, it’s important to stay safe, too. An...

With children already spending plenty of time on screens outside school, the return to classroom devices could put even more strain on their eyes. We spoke to an ophthalmologist about the growing issue of short-sightedness and what you can do to help protect your child’s vision.

Vi vet alla hur viktigt det är att använda solskydd och skydda vår hud från solen på sommaren, men visste du att dina ögon också behöver tas om hand? Det är inte bara solen du behöver skydda dem från - det finns en hel rad ögonproblem du kan behöva hantera på sommaren, inklusive kliande ögon.

It is recommended that you get your eyes tested every two years - even if your vision seems fine. Your test will check for your vision and eye health, and check for any emerging issues. Here we talk about what changes and issues in your vision you should look out for and when you should see a specialist.

The days are getting sunnier, and let’s be honest - while many of us reach for sunglasses to shield our eyes from the sun’s glare, we’re also drawn to them for their style. All too often, we sacrifice eye health in favour of a designer logo - hoping someone will spot the brand name on the frame. If the real thing is out of reach, it’s tempting to opt for kno...

One of Britain’s most beloved actors has spoken candidly about living with a condition that has affected her ability to go outdoors alone. Dame Judi Dench was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 14 years ago, at the age of 76. AMD is a common eye condition that affects your central vision and gradually reduces your ability to see clearly st...

If you’re finding it harder to drive at night, there may be a reason. While external factors can affect night-time vision, this article explores other possible causes - and what you can do to support your eye health and feel more confident on the road after dark.

It’s a fact of life that, as we age, certain bodily functions naturally change - and eyesight is one of them. While many factors affect eye health and not all are within our control, simple healthy habits can help keep your vision strong for longer. Caring for your eyes as you get older can make a big difference in keeping you active, independent, and able t...

Dry eyes during winter are not uncommon, especially as the temperatures change and most of us crank up the central heating. While we can't control the weather, it is possible to prevent dry eyes or ease the often uncomfortable, irritating symptoms that accompany them.

Torra ögon uppstår av olika anledningar. Även om det vanligtvis inte är allvarligt, kan det vara obehagligt. Lyckligtvis finns det flera saker du kan göra för att behandla torra ögon och lindra symtomen.

The same things that can cause eye strain and discomfort often also result in neck and back pain. What are these activities, and when can eye discomfort be a symptom of neck and back muscle tension - and the other way around?

Astigmatism är ett vanligt tillstånd som vanligtvis enkelt korrigeras med glasögon, kontaktlinser eller ibland kirurgi. Här tittar vi på vad det innebär om du har tillståndet och vad du kan göra åt det.

If you've ever experienced irritated eyes, blurred vision, or headaches while watching TV, you may be one of the many people who encounter eye strain. This common but temporary eye complaint can be soothed or avoided if you adopt some healthy TV viewing habits.

Eye strain has become increasingly common following advances in technology. 95% of households now own at least one mobile phone - yet just a generation (25 years) ago, more than 5 in 6 households didn't have a single mobile between them. As for computers, household ownership has increased from 27% in 1995 to almost 90% today. We're spending more time staring...

Many of us spend a disproportionate amount of our time in the office, and this can have a detrimental impact on the health of our eyes. We ask an optometrist for advice on how best to protect our vision in the work environment.

Föreningen för optometrister (AOP) har utfärdat en varning om att miljontals rökare riskerar sin syn genom att fortsätta röka.

Eye floaters are usually thought of as a nuisance rather than a chronic condition. But for some people they can significantly affect quality of life. So how do you learn to live with them - and what are the treatment options?

They're your windows to the world, and we rely on them for almost everything we do. Eye problems become more common with age, but there are lots of steps you can take to cut your chance of sight-threatening problems. And fortunately, there have never been more effective treatments to preserve sight.

It was the poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox who wrote: 'Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone.' This aphorism is only partly true. Although laughing is more infectious than crying, crying is almost as widespread an activity. Extend the definition to include the production of tears for any reason, and it becomes a universal phenomenon.

När du tittar på ett föremål ser du det eftersom ljus reflekteras från föremålet och kommer in i ditt öga. Ditt öga fokuserar detta ljus till en bild på det lager av ögat som kallas näthinnan.