Author:

Louise Wood

I’m a New Zealand-based medical writer with experience in the clinical sector, working alongside doctors and scientists. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Optometry from the University of Auckland, and I have extensive experience in communication and patient care. I work as a Therapeutic Optometrist for City Eye Specialists.

What Do Eye Doctors See When They Look In Your Eyes?

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When eye doctors look into your eyes they are investigating more than just your eye color or glasses prescription.

A comprehensive eye examination can uncover many serious health conditions. In fact, your eye is one of the parts of the body that reveals a particularly large proportion of health issues.

Eye tissue is an extension of brain tissue and research is currently focused on the ability of the eye to uncover degeneration in the brain.

Your eye doctor may be the first one to recognize an issue with your general health. Check out some common diseases which might be detected at your routine eye examination.

Swimmer’s Eye: How to Stay Safe in the Pool

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Summer’s here! Fire up the BBQ and get in the pool. Hitting the pool will reset your body temperature—and your mood. It can also be a fun way to get fit. But what happens if you resurface with red, irritated eyes? You don’t want swimmer’s eye to ruin your pool experience! To prevent this condition, check out the safety advice below before you venture into the water this summer.

How Does Alcohol Affect Vision? What to Know

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“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

Or should it be, “A red wine a day keeps cataracts away?’

Yes, really. Research has established a link between low-to-moderate alcohol consumption and reduced risk of cataract formation. Since alcohol is far more often linked to negative health effects, you might want to celebrate this one.

If you’re wondering, does alcohol affect vision, we’re breaking it all down in this guide! Here’s all you need to know.

How Does Light Affect your Sleep?

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A good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet.

Getting enough quality sleep helps support healthy brain function and mental and physical health.

The amount of sleep you get each day is important but it also needs to be good quality sleep. Signs of poor sleep quality include repeated wakeful periods during the night and feeling tired when you rise in the morning.

UV Protection for Your Eyes

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Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the U.S. And exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the leading environmental risk factor for skin cancers.

Of course, using sunscreen helps to protect your skin. But how do you protect your eyes? UV radiation can damage the fragile skin around your eyes as well as the structures inside your eye.