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Tips to protect against the harmful effects of Blue Light

We live in the digital age. For us we can hardly imagine our lives without the computers, laptops or mobile devices. Everything from work, communication, entertainment and socializing happens through these devices. Thus we are constantly glued to these device screens. Other than other health hazards, these cause great harm to our eyes. It is not just adults who are affected; even the young children are getting affected. The following are some ways and means by which you can protect the harmful blue light which gets emitted from these devices:

If you are not able to limit your time on use of digital device at least cut back on the same before you go to bed. Studies show that exposure to blue light before sleep can adversely affect the same in a big way.

Apart from this in order to prevent the digital strain of your eyes you can use the 20-20-20 rule. This is that every 20 minutes, stare at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This will help you to prevent the strain of your eyes.

Other ways could be wearing computer glasses while on the device for two or more hours.  You could also make use of the computer screen filters or use Seiko super blue resistant glasses. In conclusion we at i2i Optical hope that by taking the above mentioned steps will to certain extent help you to prevent digital eye strain.

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The “Big 3” Vision troubles which require medical intervention

The Big 3 vision troubles which are most common and require medical invention are cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Cataracts:

According to experts Cataracts cloud the lens in the eye. This causes blurry or dim vision. They are almost inevitable and there is a high chance that you will get them the longer you live. The treatment is done by replacing the eye lens with an artificial lens.

Glaucoma:

Unlike cataracts Glaucoma is less common.  It has been seen that about 2% of people above 55 years develop Glaucoma. With glaucoma, pressure on the optic nerve in the eye causes loss of peripheral vision or even blindness. It is more dangerous because it happens gradually. Thus you may not realize that the problem exists. It has to be treated with eye drops.

Macular degeneration:

This is another common eye problem which is age related. It can easily be detected in an eye exam. Prevention is the key for such type of vision related problems. To prevent it you need to wear sun glasses, prevent smoking and take in antioxidants.

To conclude we can say that your vision is precious, so you must take steps for prevention. You have to do regular eye check up to keep your vision perfect.

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How to know you have Hyperopia or Farsightedness?

Often we may be suffering from Hyperopia or Farsightedness but we may not realize the same. We, i2ioptical are a leading optician in Mauritius. So we thought we must make you aware about the symptoms of Hyperopia or Farsightedness. Let us first understand what it is and why it is caused.

What is farsightedness?

If you are having farsightedness you would see things at a distance more easily than you would see things up close. From this, close objects may be appearing so blurry that you may not be able to do tasks such as reading or sewing. Farsightedness (hyperopia) is usually a variation from normal. It is not a disease. It normally affects people as they age.

Symptoms of Farsightedness (Hyperopia):

You may find difficulty in focusing on close up objects, like a pen or a book

Likelihood of eyestrain, aching eyes. You could also get a  burning feeling around the eyes

There is a possibility that you may be persistently  squinting or closing of eyelids to see clearly

Headaches while reading or after close up work, such as drawing

In case of some  children with the disorder  they may have crossed eyes (strabismus) in some children

In case these symptoms interfere with daily activities and are pronounced enough that you or your child is unable to perform a task, consult an eye care professional. He or she is the one who can determine the degree of farsightedness and recommend ways to correct the vision. To know more please visit our website.

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Why are regular eye checkups important?

You may often take your vision for granted. However, in the current scenario regular eye checkups are most essential. We live in the age of the internet. So, our eyes are always under constant stress. Be it work, entertainment, socializing or anything else we are now constantly glued in front of different types of screens. These may be the desktop or laptop computers, the smart phones, tablets we are most of the time watching them for most of the time. This causes constant stress on our eyes and which is why the regular eye checkups have become most essential now like never before

On visiting an eye clinic, the ophthalmologist does more than just prescribing for eye glasses or contact lenses. In case, you go in for comprehensive eye exams then your eye doctor would check your eyes for common eye diseases. They would also assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health. So, this is very important in the current scenario. i2i optic happens to be the best eye care clinic in Mauritius. To know more please visit our website.

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Enhance your looks with sunglasses but also make sure that they protect your eyes too.

You often use sunglasses to enhance your looks. You need to make sure that it goes with the shape of your face to do so. But experts advice that with the increased dangers from the exposure to UV rays make sure that the sun glass you choose provides adequate protection to your eyes against the harmful ultra violet rays too. Coming to what you need to check for enhancing your looks, you must know that the size of your frame must be compatible with the size of your face. Your sunglass' frame size should closely mirror the face size. It has been seen that smaller frames work better with a smaller face and vice versa. Determine your face shape and then go for your sunglass shopping. Apart from this you must also choose sunglasses which you would be comfortable wearing. In terms of comfort the materials of the frames of sunglasses plays a critical role for the same.  Each frame material comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. There are various material options available in the market from metal, nylon to plastic and titanium. So based on your comfort level select the material you would like to go in for. To know more about sunglasses and other types of eye wear please visit our website.

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Why using anti glare Coating is so important for your vision?

Are you aware of anti glare coatings for your eye glasses and sunglasses? These are also referred to as anti reflective coatings. These are applied to eye glasses and sunglasses to reduce or eliminate the unwanted light which might enter your vision field. The 2 uncomfortable and disabling sources of light pollution are glare, which is uncontrolled and halos which are bright circles surrounding a light source.

When you have to drive at night, you might find it difficult to do so because of the excessive brightness of the oncoming headlights. This is an example of halo discomfort. On the other hand if you are driving while the sun is rising or setting the glare from the sun rays may be extremely debilitating and even cause accidents. In order to prevent these anti glare coatings are used to give your eyes the protection needed. The best way of reducing unwanted glare is the application of optical coating both on the front, back or both sides of your eye glass lenses. Anti-reflective ophthalmic coatings effectively reduce glare by allowing only "good light" to enter the eye, increasing contrast and visual acuity.

To get such anti-glare coating eye glasses and sunglasses you can visit our website or eye store in Mauritius.

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Winter eye care tips you must know

You may be very particular about taking proper care of your eyes during summers. But you may tend to ignore them during winters. You generally take extra care of your hair and skin during winters, but neglect eye care. But along with skin and hair, winter may be on your harsh on your eyes too. Here are a few eye care tips during winters to take care of:

Eye care for winter:

You need to protect your eyes with glasses or goggles, when outside, especially in windy weather during winters. In case you are participating in winter sports or ice skating it is essential. You also must try to wear glasses with a wrap around the frame, so that no light can shine through the sides of your glasses.

It is also important that you stay hydrated during winters for your eyes too. If you find drinking water repeatedly throughout the day is difficult, you could have soups instead. This will help you to stay both hydrated and warm. This will also prevent dryness in your eyes. For the lubrication of your eyes you could take omega 3 fatty acids. In case you have dryness or irritation in your eyes you can use eye drops prescribed by your Optician.  

We hope that the tips provided above would help you to maintain healthy eyes during winters. To stay updated on the latest in eye health and eye wear keep following the blogs and social media posts of i2ioptic.com

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Wearing Sunglasses- not just about fashion, they protect your vision too

When we think about sunglasses we often tend to think about how good we will look with them. We look upon them as fashion items. But wearing sunglasses is not just about fashion and how good you will look with them, they serve an important function of protecting your precious eyes too.

The escalating pollution levels are damaging our environment. As a result the ozone layer of our atmosphere is gradually getting depleted. This is making us more and more exposed to the harmful Ultra Violet rays of the sun. The exposure to the UV A and B rays can lead to a condition known as “Surfer’s Eye”. This is an abnormal growth of the eye surface, which can cause itching and swelling. Other risks of exposure of your eyes can cause Macular Degeneration where in there is a damage to the very delicate macula of our eyes and is an irreversible condition. Other dangers of exposure of eyes to the sun rays include cataracts and cancer on eye lids. Thus if you stay in the sun for long hours it is very essential for you to protect your eyes by wearing high quality sunglasses. You must ensure that the sunglasses you use give you full protection from the Ultra Violet A and B rays of the sun. We at i2ioptical supply the best quality branded sun glasses in Mauritius. We deal in all the leading brands of high quality Sunglasses. For further details please visit our website.

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Are You A Spectacles User? See How Your Spectacles Are Made..

Spectacles helps us to see the world as it is...The person with difficulties in vision, knows the exact use of spectacles. i2i optical, optical center in Mauritius has brought  a beautiful video to make us aware how smoothly and scientifically spectacles are prepared for us.