Neck and Shoulder Pain
Tension in your neck and shoulder can lead to eye pain, as tense muscles can press on eye nerves at the back of your neck. Read about signs and symptoms through to way to reduce the pain.
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Common eye conditions that can affect your road skills
Whether you’re a driver, a cyclist, a biker or a pedestrian, your vision plays a fundamental role in your journey when on the road. We discuss some of the common eye conditions that may affect you on the road and what you can do to manage them successfully.
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Will presbyopia affect my vision on the road?
Whether you drive a car, ride a bicycle or motorbike, or simply prefer to walk, great vision is critical for road safety. Presbyopia is a natural part of ageing. Symptoms usually start to occur from the early 40s. Even if you’ve had perfect eyesight, you may find that you need to hold your phone a little further away.
Discomfort while driving at night
Do you have trouble feeling safe while driving at night like 17 million drivers in the UK? Discomfort while driving is a common occurrence with changes in light, causing eye sensitivity.
The advantages of a tailored lens solution
Everyone’s vision can differ hugely; even within your own family, you may have different vision needs to your siblings or parents. However, many standard lens solutions don’t take this into account, often providing a one-size-fits-all, off-the-shelf option for customers.
Understanding how the eye works
Your eyes may be small, but there are many different parts that work carefully together in order to create the picture you see in front of you. With that in mind, we present a brief overview of how the eyes work and how different eye conditions or diseases can affect them.
Who are Essilor: The brand behind the lenses
The truth is, even if you’ve not heard of Essilor, you’re more than likely wearing lenses made by us. Our history spans 170 years, with ambitious beginnings rooted in the 19th century.
Top 10 articles to read
- Discomfort while driving at night
- Understanding Presbyopia
- Understanding Glaucoma
- Understanding Myopia
- Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Understanding Cataracts.
- Understanding Conjunctivitis
- Understanding Keratoconus
- Understanding Colour Vision Deficiency
- Understanding Retinal Vascular Occlusion