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How do I know if I have a vision problem after I have had a stroke? . You may not realise that you have a vision problem. It is important to get your vision checked, this should be done at the hospital but if it is not then please book an eye exam as soon as possible.

Take children for regular NHS funded eye tests from age 3–4 years old every 1-2 years, unless advised otherwise by your optometrist . If parents or carers have any concerns about their child’s eyes before this age, do not delay. Contact your local opticians

Working at a computer, you should take regular breaks. Prolonged use can lead to staring and potentially dry eyes as a result of insufficient blinking. Use the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away.

An eye test is a vital health check for your eyes. Every adult needs an eye test every two years, and some people may be advised to have a test more often.

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Why do eyes get dry? . Your tears lubricate your eyes, but some people don’t have enough tears or have poor quality tears and this is called dry eye. You may find your eyes feel itchy or irritated. Some people with dry eye even find their eyes water!

Working at a computer, you should take regular breaks. Prolonged use can lead to staring and potentially dry eyes as a result of insufficient blinking. Use the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away.

Which eye colour is the rarest? . Green eyes are the least common colour, with brown being the most common.

If there is a big difference between your child’s eyes, one eye may do more work than the other. Over time, the less-used eye can become lazy, which is also known as amblyopia.

Q: When should my child have their first eye exam? . A: Children should be taken for regular NHS funded eye tests from age 3–4 years every 1-2 years, unless advised otherwise by your optometrist.

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Photochromic lenses go dark in sunlight. They are great if you are generally light sensitive and if you prefer lenses that darken automatically to having to put sunglasses on and off

Children should be taken for regular NHS funded eye tests from age 3–4 years every 1-2 years, unless advised otherwise by your optometrist If parents or carers have any concerns about their child’s eyes before this age, do not delay. #ChildrensEyeHealthMatters

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🎯 Glasses slipping during sport? . A dispensing optician can help you find frames that stay put! . 👓 Comfort = better performance. #Eyecare #SportsVision #SummerOfSport #EyewearTips

👁️💧 What causes dry eye? . Not enough tears . Age, hormones, meds, screen time, dry air . Conditions like blepharitis . Contact lenses or laser surgery . 💡 See your optician if symptoms persist. #DryEye #Eyecare #VisionHealth #DryEyeMonth