Our dry eye blog
Do you love being outdoors but hate the wind that makes your eyes water?
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If you are a dry eye sufferer with sensitive eyes, you probably hate it when the wind blasts them.
You may suffer from sore, dry eyes after a time out in the wind, or, equally common, your eyes may water profusely, making it hard to see where you are going.
This is a problem that affects many people every year from the Autumn to the early Spring.
No problem. Try our windproof glasses!
We specialise in glasses and sunglasses to keep out the wind. They have a soft gasket clipped behind the rims which seals your eyes from the wind blasts. Nearly everyone...
Nine sobering facts about Dry Eye Disease that should make us all sit up and take action
Here are nine facts about the state of Dry Eye Disease in the UK (though the situation is paralleled in other countries).
These facts are based on information published by the NHS and the UK Association of Optometrists. Also on the results of an annual survey of the current state of Dry Eye Disease in the UK published in September 2022 by Théa UK.
- Dry Eye is one of the commonest eye...
Should I choose Ziena or 7eye AirShield glasses?
One of the most common reasons that customers call us for advice is to help them decide whether 7eye AirShield or Ziena glasses will best suit their needs.
Here are some pointers to help you narrow down your choice.
Reasons to choose 7eye AirShield
- Optimum peripheral vision (7eye Cape and Panhead are best)
- Mainly outdoors use
- Driving or cycling
- Use in very windy environments such as sailing
- Wider choice of frames
- Best choice if you have a small or narrow forehead
Reasons to choose Ziena
- Indoor and outdoor...
Are you suffering from itchy eyes due to hay fever? Check out our pollen barrier sunglasses
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The UK is one of the most prevalent countries in the world for cases of hay fever and it's getting worse.
In research by Allergy UK, a massive 49% of people reported experiencing hay fever symptoms.
Is hay fever getting worse?
Looking a bit deeper into the statistics there is evidence that some types of pollen are getting more severe, while other types are starting earlier in the year or lasting for a longer period
Tree pollen
Oak tree pollen seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer, but are not becoming more severe, while birch tree pollen seasons are not changing in...
Can using eye drops make dry eyes worse?
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Eye drops and gels are the mainstream of everyday treatments for dry eyes. They are recommended routinely by most high street opticians, chemists and many eye specialists.
Can using eye drops have a rebound effect?
However, there is also an ongoing debate as to whether overusing eye drops can reduce the natural ability of our eyes to produce effective tears. So could using them worsen dry eye conditions due to increased dependency?
It is important to stress that it is difficult to get an unbiased view of this issue.
We would encourage anyone with...