Your eyes are obviously a crucial tool for driving a car safely, and the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency) lays down detailed rules describing the standards of vision required for driving a ...

With the cost of living and energy bills, soaring, it's no wonder that many Brits might put off a trip to the opticians. Sight tests can set you back anywhere from £20 to £100, depending on where you ...

Many of us will often complain that we need to get our eyes checked because we can’t see properly or have to strain to see certain things, either in the distance or up close. But how many of us book ...

The NHS has warned people who wear contact lenses or glasses that they may be at risk of a common eye condition without realising it. Talking about astigmatism, it explained that the condition can ...

Early warning signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, and other chronic diseases could be lurking in the back of your eye before symptoms start to show. However, a new test at Boots Opticians could ...

Regular eye tests can spot elusive health conditions that are hard to detect until they're dangerous. For example, experts can use routine eye tests to spot the presence of a brain tumour way before ...

Seven out of ten UK adults are backing the demand for compulsory eye examinations for drivers during both driving licence applications and renewals, according to fresh research from The College of ...

The eye acts like a camera, capturing light through the front surface (the cornea) and focusing it onto the “film” at the back of the eye (retina). To get a clear picture, the eyeball and all of its ...

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