Eye health in later life

Eye health for over 50s: The six sins that harm your sight

Eye health in later life

Four million people in the UK could be living with sight loss by the year 2050. Here are six sins that are damaging your eye health.
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Help ageing eyes avoid AMD: 5 essential steps to preserve your sight

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Discover essential steps to preserve your sight and avoid age-related eye conditions. Learn about nutrition, lifestyle factors, and more....

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Eye health: 6 Reasons why winter plays havoc your eyes

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Rob Hobson examines how good diet and balanced nutrition are linked to lower risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract and...

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What is a cataract? Keep your eyes healthy

Eye health in later life

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens in the eye that causes blurred vision and even sight loss. However, there is easily accessible cataract treatments in the …
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Expert tips: Good for eyes in summer

Eye health in later life

50connect talks to Cheshire-based Optometrist Ian White about caring for your eyes in periods of heat and humidity....

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Eye health – protect your sight

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Some sight-threatening conditions have no symptoms and could cause you to lose up to 40 per cent of your sight before you even notice a...

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Middle-aged Brits are developing ‘long-arm syndrome’ to see phone screens

Eye health in later life

Vanity and self-consciousness preventing people from accepting presbyopia and seeking a solution for their sight issues.
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10 ways to super eye health this summer

Eye health in later life

Eyes and vision change as we age and the summer's dry weather and increased pollen levels can lead to irritation. Here are some tips to...

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Eye health in winter

Eye health in later life

10 Top tips for protecting your eye health this winter...

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Don’t turn a blind eye to age related macular degeneration

Eye health in later life

How vitamins and mineral supplements could be crucial to your eye health and vision in later life.
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Healthy diet and eye sight in later life

Eye health in later life

How a vitamin rich, healthy diet could help you limit the advance of age-related macular degeneration. ...

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Driving facts

Eye health in later life

Research by Specsavers Opticians and NOP has found that as many as 3.5m people could be driving with eyesight below the legal minimum....

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Eyesight, driving and the law

Eye health in later life

Your sight is your most important sense while driving. Even so many of us drive without full understanding of how our eyes are affected by age.
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What are the main causes of blindness in adults?

Eye health in later life

Eye health is often overlooked, but by ignoring symptoms you could be putting your sight at risk....

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Common causes of sight loss

Eye health in later life

Ageing eyes? Guide to the conditions that could affect your sight....

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Eat to better vision

Eye health in later life

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common complaint for many older people. Here are two recipes to that can contribute to better eye health.
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Age and eyesight over 60

Eye health in later life

With age eyes become more susceptible to certain problems. Find out the common sense steps you can take to safeguard your sight....

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Age and eyesight – over 40

Eye health in later life

When you reach your 40s your eyesight starts to change. Presbyopia, or blurred near vision, affects everyone sooner or later. Don't panic -...

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10 steps to maintain vision

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Presbyopia, or “old eyes” affects people over 40, follow these quick tips to keep your eyes in tip top shape.
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