Notable figure in eye care – José Ignacio Barraquer
Referred to as the Father of Modern Refractive Surgery, See how Dr. José Ignacio Barraquer's impact on optometry is still felt today.
Notable figure in eye care – Thomas Young
Why Thomas Young's groundbreaking work on how the eye perceives colour and describing astigmatism remains his biggest contribution to optometry.
Contact lenses discontinued? Here are your alternatives
If your lenses are soon to be (or already) discontinued, here are our optician’s recommendations on which upgrade options are most suitable.
Notable figures in eye care - Jacques Daviel
Jacques Daviel had a major impact on eye care knowledge during his lifetime. As early as 1728, he decided to devote himself to eye diseases and focused much of his research on cataract surgery.
Notable figures in eye care - Drahoslav Lím
Drahoslav Lím's work and research were instrumental in the invention of the first hydrogel contact lens.
Notable figures in eye care - Otto Wichterle
Otto Wichterle is considered the inventor of current-day soft contact lenses constructed from hydrogel polymers and the patent and process of mass-producing them.
What type of headaches do Brits experience the most?
Headaches are very common and can be due to many day-to-day things like dehydration or stress. Feeling unwell with things like a cold or a bug can make us prone to headaches as well.
In our previous screentime study, we revealed there is a link between staring at screens for a prolonged period and health problems such as eye strain and headaches.
While continuous headaches could indicate that you need an updated contact lens or glasses prescription, we know that the cause of headaches is diverse.
6 jobs that require perfect vision
Pursuing your dream career is a matter of determination. But as well has hard work, having perfect vision has a lot to do with certain jobs.
Notable figures in eye care – Adolf Fick
Adolf Gaston Eugen Fick was an ophthalmologist who was a crucial figure in the development of contact lenses and is widely considered the inventor of the first true contact lens.
Virtual reality with contact lenses and glasses
For people who wear glasses or contact lenses regularly and want to experience virtual reality, here's how to put this exciting technology into focus.