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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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Computer glasses Computer glasses – Specialised eyeglasses that optimise your vision when working on computers or other digital screens. Their viewing zone is at the correct distance for computer work, thereby reducing digital eye strain and discomfort at intermediate distances. They also tend to come with blue light-blocking coating and an anti-reflective coating that reduces …

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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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