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This week marks the official start of winter. For many of us, winter is a challenging couple of months, especially if you already suffer from dry eyes. The cold and dry air can take a serious toll on our eyes. Thankfully, there are several tried and tested methods you can employ to protect your eyes this winter.

Having healthy eyes is such an important aspect of life. During the warmer months having healthy eyes is something many people take for granted. Here are a few tips for keeping your eyes healthy this winter:

Remain hydrated all year round

Being hydrated is one of the simplest yet most effective to control your dry eyes. Just because you’re not out and about getting all sweaty as you do in summer doesn’t mean you cannot become dehydrated.

Dehydration, among other things, can lead to uncomfortable and dry eyes. If your body is well hydrated then your eyes are going to hopefully produce an adequate amount of tears to maintain lubrication. There are additional benefits to drinking lots of water such as reducing eye strain. Typically, when you’re dehydrated your eyes being to feel tired and strained, especially with the darker days coming into effect on your body’s circadian cycle. You can reduce these fatigue symptoms by simply drinking more water.

Contact lens wearers as well as some of our more senior customers often comment their eyes feel drier and this is quite normal. Dry atmospheres can cause a reaction, but damp conditions can as well. Lubricating eye drops are perfect to keep them feeling comfortable as well as lubricated.

Lubricating eye drops

Lubricating drops are a type of over-the-counter medication that provides relief to dry irritated eyes. The cold wind and air cause irritation and for your eyes to dry out. This often leads to you rubbing your eyes a bit more, which may cause long lasting damage. It’s common for optometrists to recommend lubrication drops as the first call of action. For many people, these drops are used on a regular basis, particularly around this time of year. At Focus Eye Centre, we stock different types of drops that we recommend to our customers.

Protect your eyes this winter

One of the best things you can do to protect your eyes is to think about the environment you’re in. If possible, you should try to make your environment as warm and dry as you can. If you have a need to go outside then a pair of sunglasses or glasses with UV protection will protect you from some of the elements.

One item that would be great to put on your Christmas list if you suffer from dry eyes around this time of year would be a humidifier. Humidifiers are devices that release steam or water vapour into the air increasing the humidity within your rooms. This may reduce the symptoms of irritation you are experiencing.

Visit a professional

If you find yourself having persistent dry eyes or any other symptoms around this time of year, then it’s important you get in touch with a professional. By booking in with your local optometrist you can arrange for an evaluation of your eyes and vision to be carried out. This can help to diagnose any underlying conditions and bring light to some potential treatment options. Here at Focus Eye Centre, we are always willing to offer guidance where possible. Whether it is for a new pair of spectacles, sunglasses, lenses or just some drops to calm and lubricate your eyes. Please call us today on 0800 980 34 64 or email us at info@focuseyecentre.co.uk.

Having 2 pairs of glasses might seem excessive or an unnecessary expense. However, if you’ve found yourself in a situation where you are in dire need of a second pair of glasses, you will know exactly how valuable they truly are.

Glasses are one of those items that we use on an extremely regular basis; for some, every minute of their waking life. It’s unfortunate to think about but they can quite easily be misplaced or damaged. If you’re someone who relies upon glasses for reading, driving or just everyday life then you’re always just one mistake away from a big problem. We like to see the second pair of glasses as an insurance policy if anything goes wrong.

Plus don’t forget some people need different strength lenses for different types of vision! Close or computer work, plus perhaps longer vision such as driving, playing sport and even some for very close up and really magnified work!

Accidents Happen

Even for the most careful and cautious of people, accidents are a part of life. Being an opticians we’ve heard it all, when arranging replacements or repairing lenses. We know, first-hand, how easy it is for glasses to be dropped, sat on or damaged in many other incidences. A cracked lens or a bent frame might take several days to get repaired.

Before you can even start the process of getting your glasses repaired you often have to book an appointment, and we all know how difficult that can be at times! That means struggling through a week or so of wearing uncomfortable glasses and not being able to see properly.

Easy to Misplace

As we mentioned, even the most attentive of people still lose items and glasses are one of the most common things to lose. Despite most of the time them being found on top of your head, on occasion! You can easily be driven crazy rummaging through bags and turning your house upside down in search of your precious glasses.

Being an item that you are constantly taking on and off losing them comes with the territory. How many times do you wander around the house trying to find where you put your specs! A second pair of glasses will not only help you cope until they turn up but they’ll also assist you in finding the missing pair. Believe us, there’s nothing worse than looking for something when your vision is impaired.

They make vision more comfortable

Owning multiple pairs of glasses, each with their own use, can make you life much more comfortable. For example, if you spend hours a day sitting in front of a screen then you might want to invest in a pair of blue light lenses. Some experts have suggested that too much exposure to blue light, emitted from digital screens, can damage the light-sensitive cells in the retina. So, having a layer of protection could be beneficial.

More information about blue light and how it affects your eyes.

Alternatively, if you play a sport or do any other activities that could put your glasses at risk then it’s a good idea to own a second pair; who knows when the worst is going to happen. We would advise against using your main glasses whilst partaking in these sorts of activities and instead opting for a stronger, more durable pair, maybe with a head attachment so they don’t fly off at an inopportune moment! Not only are these going to be less likely to break, but they’re also an important safety precaution you can take in terms of ensuring your eye safety and protection.

To Make a Fashion Statement

One of the more fun reasons to have a second pair is to make a fashion statement. People will often have multiple pairs of glasses for different looks or situations. Most people have a daily “go to” pair for everyday activities. It’s also common for people to have a more sophisticated pair, saved for more special occasions such as weddings or business meetings. What’s less common but still seen are statement pieces. A pair of bold glasses in a funky pattern or shape can cause a huge boost in confidence.

50% off Lenses on a Second Pair of Glasses

Here at Focus Eye Centre, we understand that one pair of spectacles is never quite enough. So as a thank you for supporting your local independent opticians we offer 50% off lenses on second pair purchases.

More information about this 50% off promotion.

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