Tips for Screen Users. Protect your Eyes!
Now that we are more remote, more and more of us are spending an increased amount of time staring at screens. Not only that, but the quality and size of the screens we may be using at home are probably not as crisp or as large as those at work. We are also more likely …
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Blue Light: Here’s the Facts
What is Blue Light? Blue light is a colour in the “visible light spectrum” that can be seen by the human eye. It has a very short wavelength and so produces a higher amount of energy. Studies suggest that, over time, exposure to the blue end of the light spectrum could cause serious long-term damage …
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Hoya “Clear it” Anti-fog Cloth Now Available
Say goodbye to fogged up glasses with Hoya’s ‘Clear-it Anti-fog Cloth’ now available at Eye Q Optical Jamaica! The cloth keeps lenses fog-free for up to 72 hours. Each cloth gives you 60 applications. COVID-19 Tips: How to reduce foggy glasses when wearing a face mask Together we shall get through this. Stay Safe Dr. …
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Everything You Need to Know about Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage of the optic nerve at the point where it leaves the eye to carry visual information to the brain. If left untreated, most types of glaucoma progress, without warning nor obvious symptoms to the patient, towards gradually worsening visual damage and could …
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About World Glaucoma Week
Welcome to World Glaucoma Week 2022 / #GlaucomaWeek World Glaucoma Week is a global joint initiative between the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) and the World Glaucoma Patient Committee (WGPC), in order to raise awareness on glaucoma. Through a series of engaging worldwide activities patients, eye-care providers, health officials, and the general public are invited to …
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Age-related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, and we are here to share! Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe, permanent vision loss in people over age 60, but new treatments have dramatically changed the course of this disease over the last 10 years, making AMD more manageable than ever before. …
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Prevent Digital Eye Strain – Anti-Fatigue & Blue Light Lenses
In today’s world we are viewing smartphones, tablets, televisions, and computer screens for longer periods of time. Even young eyes are struggling from prolonged usage of digital devices. Studies have proven that looking at Digital Screens for long periods can cause physical eye discomfort, the Vision Council refers to this discomfort as Digital Eye Strain (DES). …
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Closed for Christmas Holidays
**NOTICE** Dear Valued Clients, Please be advised of our closing dates for the Christmas Holidays. We close to the public as of Friday, December 23, 2022 and reopen Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Thank you for making Eye Q Optical your “Intelligent Choice”. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us by email …
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8 Eye Care Tips for Children
Eyes are delicate organs of the human body that need to be cared for conscientiously. Your children’s eyes are, naturally, very important; while eye care for children depends on many factors, you can be proactive and ensure they are well taken care of, which includes shielding them from wounds and aiding the development of good …
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