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Corneal abrasion Corneal abrasion – A scratch or injury to the cornea, the eye’s clear, protective layer. Symptoms include pain, redness, watery eyes or increased tearing and sensitivity to light. While some corneal abrasions heal on their own, more often they need additional eyedrops to speed up the cell regeneration. They can also sometimes lead …

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Anti-reflective lenses Anti-reflective lenses – Lenses treated with a multi-layer coating that reduces reflections from the lens surface and reflects artificial light. This enhances clarity, minimises glare from screens, headlights and bright lights, and allows others to see your eyes clearly. These lenses are ideal for driving at night, working on computers, or any situation …

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Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis involves the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Symptoms include redness, swelling, itching and discharge. Conjunctivitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergens (in which case it’s also known as pink eye), or irritants, Bacteria conjunctivitis …

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Anti-fog lenses Anti-fog lenses – Specially coated lenses that prevent the buildup of fog caused by sudden temperature changes or humidity. These lenses are particularly useful for people who move between different environments frequently, like going from cold outdoors into a warm room, ensuring your vision remains unobstructed.

Add power glasses Add power glasses – Glasses designed with additional magnification, primarily used to assist with up-close vision tasks like reading. Commonly found in bifocal and progressive lenses, they help those with presbyopia, a condition where the eyes gradually lose the ability to focus on close objects due to aging. In these cases, the …

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Eye floaters Eye floaters – Small, shadowy shapes that appear in your field of vision, often described as spots, threads, or cobwebs. Floaters are usually harmless and result from the breaking down of the vitreous humour, the gel-like substance inside the eye, which occurs naturally with age. However, a sudden increase in floaters, especially when …

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Dry eyes Dry eyes – A condition where the eye may not produce enough tears or the tears produced are of poor quality, leading to irritation, redness and a gritty feeling. Dry eyes can be caused by various factors, such as tear evaporation, poor blinking and blocked meibomian glands. Risk factors include aging, certain medications, …

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