Lennon’s round glasses are a key part of how we remember him. And the story behind why he wore them in public is part history, part vision science.
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Eye yoga might not stop you needing reading glasses, but here are some exercises you can do.
Some of the ads promise that you can throw away your glasses. But what does the evidence say?
With summer approaching, we need to make sure we take care of our eyes.
Don’t skimp on your eye safety.
Typically, cataract surgeries are painless and significantly restore vision.
Now’s the time to get your hands on a pair of eclipse glasses in preparation for April’s display of celestial wonder.
Your eyes are your windows on the world. Here’s how to stop them getting smudgy.
Cataracts aren’t just something people develop in older age. Some people are born with them.
Eye floaters are annoying, so it’s not surprising that people want to get rid of them.
Scientists are figuring out why so many diseases and conditions, including diabetes, inflammation and parasitic infection, can affect our eye health. But there are ways to protect your macula.
Don’t skip your next eye exam – it could be important for your overall health.
We looked at eye photos and found one in every 150 Australians might have scarring from a common parasitic disease.
Increased digital screen use, face masks and winter weather combine to form a triple threat to eye health: The dry eye triad. Here’s how to combat the resulting eye fatigue, irritation and discomfort.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) lives up to its name: Its prevalence increases with age and it is the leading cause of blindness in people over 65 years old.
Staring at screens for long periods of time — as we are during the pandemic — can reveal previously undiagnosed eye problems.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused people of all ages to cancel or delay routine eye care, raising red flags among eye care professionals.
Diabetes-related eye disease affects more than one in three people with diabetes. But it doesn’t have to turn into vision loss and blindness.
Face masks may help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but they may also contribute to dry, irritated eyes. Learn who is at risk, and how to prevent mask-associated dry eye (MADE).
Simple hygiene goes a long way to avoid serious eye infections.
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Professeur Titulaire. École d'optométrie. Expertise en santé oculaire et usage des lentilles cornéennes spécialisées, Université de Montréal
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Research Fellow, Centre for Eye Research Australia and Honorary Fellow, Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology), The University of Melbourne
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Clinical Associate Lecturer, University of Sydney
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Professor of Optometry and Associate Head of School of Medicine (International and Partnerships), Deakin University
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Lecturer in Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University
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Professor of Eye Health and New Technologies for Sight Improvement, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor of Eye & Vision Health, Flinders University
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Professional Lead for Orthoptics, University of Sheffield
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Academic Specialist, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Optometrist, PhD Candidate, Sessional Academic, Deakin University
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Senior research fellow, Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology) University of Melbourne, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Ophthalmology, Emory University
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Hugh Taylor is a Friend of The Conversation.
Melbourne Laureate Professor, Harold Mitchell Chair of Indigenous Eye Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne