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Expert insight, personal stories and practical advice on eye health from the Wellbeing Magazine archive.

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Is the Light Adjustable Lens Estero's Best Bet for Custom Cataract Vision?

Imagine stepping onto the pickleball court and seeing every line sharp and bright—no glasses, just Florida sunshine. That clarity is the promise of the FDA-approved Light Adjustable Lens: an implant your surgeon can fine-tune, after cataract surgery, with painless ultraviolet light. Offered here in Southwest Florida, it’s built for people who won’t settle for “good enough” eyesight.

By Rachel Branson · 11 Jul 2026

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Optometrist, ophthalmologist, or eye specialist? Knowing where to begin

Eye care can feel surprisingly hard to navigate until you know what kind of support your eyes are asking for. A change in prescription may seem simple. Dryness after long screen days may feel like part of modern life. Glare while driving at night may be easy to blame on brighter headlights or tiredness. Yet the eyes are not only tools for clear sight. They are living tissue, affected by age, health conditions, inflammation, medications, hormones, environment, and the visual demands of modern life.

By Rachel Branson · 20 Jun 2026

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Is It Time for an Eye Exam? Your Daily Life May Already Know

It may be time for an eye exam when daily life starts giving clues: night driving feels harder, reading takes more effort, screens feel more tiring, contact lenses become less comfortable, or glasses no longer feel reliable. Even when vision seems mostly clear, adults should not wait for a major problem before scheduling care.

By Rachel Branson · 4 Jun 2026

Eye Allergies

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Eye Allergies: Are They Becoming More Common?

Are eye allergies becoming more common? Discover causes, symptoms, treatments, and expert tips to protect your eyes from pollen, pollution, and seasonal allergens.

By Rachel Branson · 13 Apr 2026

Best Astaxanthin Supplements on Amazon

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Best Astaxanthin Supplements on Amazon

Doctor-Reviewed: Clinical Benefits, Dosage Guidance, and Realistic Before-and-After Expectations for Astaxanthin Supplements

By Rachel Branson · 23 Dec 2025

Simple Ways to Protect Your Vision for Life

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Simple Ways to Protect Your Vision for Life

We tend to take our eyesight for granted until something goes wrong. Unlike a cold or sore muscle, eye problems often develop slowly and silently.

By Rachel Branson · 10 Dec 2025

Checking In With Eye Health While Travelling

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Checking In With Eye Health While Travelling

In the midst of the excitement of travelling and the zillion things you have to get ready, and have lined up to enjoy, attention to eye health can easily be forgotten

By Rachel Branson · 6 Nov 2025

How to Better Care for Your Eyes

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How to Better Care for Your Eyes

Good eyesight is not achieved overnight, but through consistent, healthy habits. This guide outlines six actionable steps you can take

By Rachel Branson · 1 Oct 2025

4 Ways to Maintain Healthy Vision as You Age

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4 Ways to Maintain Healthy Vision as You Age

As we get older, taking care of our eyes becomes more important than ever. Good vision is key to maintaining independence, safety, and quality of life.

By Rachel Branson · 28 Aug 2025

Getting Lasik NYC: 6 Mistakes to Avoid

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Getting Lasik NYC: 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Have you been dreaming about waking up one day and not having to put on glasses, or contact lenses, and instead being able to see perfectly without the eyewear

By Rachel Branson · 30 Apr 2025

The Secret Lives of Old People

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The Secret Lives of Old People

Today, when someone asks me “How are you?” I’m not going to report on the state of my health, complain about the friend who moved to live closer to her daughter or the unseasonable weather

By Rachel Branson · 26 Oct 2024

Let AI analyze your retina scans

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Let AI analyze your retina scans

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has transformed eye care diagnostics, providing clinicians with unprecedented insights into the intricate structures of the retina.

By Rachel Branson · 26 Jul 2024

Hidden Eye Allergies: What to Look Out For

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Hidden Eye Allergies: What to Look Out For

When you think of allergies that can affect the eyes the first one that probably jumps to mind is pollen, which is what causes hay fever.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Jun 2024

Eyewear for Every Season: Summer to Winter Styles

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Eyewear for Every Season: Summer to Winter Styles

Eyewear is more than a practical necessity—it’s a vital accessory that can elevate your style and protect your eyes in every season. From the sunny days of summer to the reflective glare of winter.

By Rachel Branson · 23 May 2024

CBD vs CBN: What Are the Differences?

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CBD vs CBN: What Are the Differences?

When you hear about CBD and CBN, do you wonder what makes them different? These two are special ingredients from the cannabis plant, and people are curious about them.

By Rachel Branson · 9 Apr 2024

The 3 Essentials To Know When You Have Glaucoma

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The 3 Essentials To Know When You Have Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated. It happens when the pressure inside the eye becomes too high, damaging the optic nerve.

By Rachel Branson · 23 Nov 2023

Psychic Excavation and Pendulum Swing

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Psychic Excavation and Pendulum Swing

Homeopathy entails psychic excavation. Once a client “graduates” from an effective remedy it is usually evident that an “onion skin” remedy-state layer has been peeled away.

By Rachel Branson · 9 Sept 2023

Why do we need Omega 3?

Why do we need Omega 3?

Jane McClenaghan, Nutritionist behind Vital Nutrition talks us through the importance of omega 3 in your diet and the benefits of foods high in omega 3

By Rachel Branson · 1 Jun 2023

Dry Eye: The potentially sight-destroying condition.

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Dry Eye: The potentially sight-destroying condition.

Shocking new real world research by Rohto Dry Aid, the eight in one clinically proven Dry Eye treatment solution, has found that one in two Brits could be a victim of Dry Eye

By Rachel Branson · 25 May 2023

Why I Wear Sunglasses

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Why I Wear Sunglasses

For a person who has a visual impairment, the act of wearing sunglasses may seem counterintuitive to many people.

By Rachel Branson · 10 May 2023

An A-Z of eye care when allergies hit

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An A-Z of eye care when allergies hit

Allergies are common, affecting 1 in 4 people at some point in their lives. Often, a symptom of an allergen, our eyes are on the battlefront with itchy, red, swollen, gritty and dry

By Rachel Branson · 24 Apr 2023

What can you do if you suffer from sensitive eyes

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What can you do if you suffer from sensitive eyes

If you suffer from a condition like dry eyes or another form of sensitivity, it's first good to know that you aren't alone. Millions of people worldwide are in a similar position.

By Rachel Branson · 3 Mar 2023

Why Should You Go for Prescription Sunglasses?

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Why Should You Go for Prescription Sunglasses?

More than 24.4 million Americans aged 40 and above suffer from cataracts. A cataract is a medical condition that affects the eye. The term cataracts refer to a case whereby one has cloudy eye lenses.

By Rachel Branson · 28 Feb 2023

Prep for summer like a pro

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Prep for summer like a pro

Long summer days and holidays are fast approaching and we all look forward to enjoying more time outdoors with friends and family. But along with summer come seasonal risks, such as heat stroke, sunburn, dehydration, allergies, insect bites and traveller’s diarrhoea.

By Rachel Branson · 16 Jul 2022

Six health conditions an eye exam can reveal

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Six health conditions an eye exam can reveal

Dr Andy Hepworth from optical lens specialists Essilor.co.uk explains what eye examinations can reveal beyond short or long sightedness and common eye conditions.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Mar 2022

The benefits of reducing or cutting out alcohol on eye health

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The benefits of reducing or cutting out alcohol on eye health

January is when millions of adults focus in on their alcohol intake – and all eyes are on the health benefits associated with a month off the booze. But did you know that health benefits extend to your eye health and vision?

By Rachel Branson · 19 Jan 2022

Puttings the nuts back into butter

Puttings the nuts back into butter

We’re talking pistachio butters not legume butters. Undoubtedly one of the stranger ramifications of the pandemic has been a renewed appetite for breakfast not only as a meaningful standalone meal, put as an early doors pitstop for taking on good nutrition.

By Rachel Branson · 15 Dec 2021

Is conjunctivitis a covid symptom? Take 3 steps to reduce risk

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Is conjunctivitis a covid symptom? Take 3 steps to reduce risk

Signalling the immune system is under stress, conjunctivitis could be a Covid symptom. Many of us will have woken up with that gritty feeling in one or both of our eyes and gone to check in the mirror only to find an especially bleary-eyed version of ourselves.

By Rachel Branson · 29 Sept 2021

How to combat eye strain and other common eye conditions

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How to combat eye strain and other common eye conditions

The number of internet searches for eye strain advice has risen more than 150% in the past 12 months1, indicating that Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), as it is also known, is fast becoming one of the UK’s most prolific eye conditions.

By Rachel Branson · 24 Sept 2021

Know Your Three Eye Care Specialists

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Know Your Three Eye Care Specialists

The type of issue you have with your eyes dictates the type of eye care specialist you should see to address the problem. Many people think the prefix ‘opti’ means that any professional having that prefix in their job title can solve your eye problems. But three different professions share the ‘opti’ prefix, and they each serve different facets of eye care.

By Rachel Branson · 18 Aug 2021

Wiley’s Finest and OrganiCup partner to provide menstrual cups to end period poverty for girls in Ghana

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Wiley’s Finest and OrganiCup partner to provide menstrual cups to end period poverty for girls in Ghana

From now until 1 October, sustainable and ethical fish brand Wiley’s Finest UK will donate 20% of sales of each bottle of its Beginners DHA and Elementary EPA to School in a Bag’s Ghana initiative, which distributes bags filled with educational resources to disadvantaged children, and now OrganiCup will provide 400 menstrual cups to young women and their mothers through the programme.

By Rachel Branson · 27 Jul 2021

Health Supplements- What are they Help or Hype for Healthy Eating?

Health Supplements- What are they Help or Hype for Healthy Eating?

COVID19 had brought the entire world to a halt. People ceased their economic activities and embarked upon a healthy living journey- all thanks to an intrusion of a deadly virus. While the virus brought about physical, mental, and financial stress, the only good thing that came along was an awareness about healthy living.

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jun 2021

Mind the Eye Health Gender Gap

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Mind the Eye Health Gender Gap

Why women are at greater risk of some eye diseases than men and the steps you can take to protect your eye health, by Dr Andy Hepworth from Essilor.co.uk Women are still at a greater risk of suffering from sight threatening conditions, according to a new global report1 and the UK’s ‘eye health gender gap’ is showing no signs of narrowing.

By Rachel Branson · 26 May 2021

Supporting a healthy immune function

Supporting a healthy immune function

Studies of curcumin, the active compound found in turmeric, show that it can help with lowering cholesterol, improving blood sugar control, reducing the symptoms of anxiety, and many other positive effects. Vitamin A also plays a critical role in supporting immune function, along with its well-known effects on eye health.

By Rachel Branson · 5 Mar 2021

Mental health: 4 ways to take care of yourself

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Mental health: 4 ways to take care of yourself

Nowadays, many people are raising their voices on issues of mental health. Mental health includes our psychological, emotional, and social well-being. Often overlooked, mental health is as essential for a person as physical health.

By Rachel Branson · 22 Feb 2021

Cosmetic Revolution With Laser Treatment: Know More

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Cosmetic Revolution With Laser Treatment: Know More

A decade ago, the only way known to the medical professionals for invasive treatments was to cut the skin. However, things have changed a lot since then, and that too for good.

By Rachel Branson · 12 Jan 2021

How Lockdown Has Taught Us How To Accept The Way We Look

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How Lockdown Has Taught Us How To Accept The Way We Look

After a long period of time slumped around the house with not much to do and even fewer reasons to leave the house, many of us have felt demotivated and not our best selves. We’re breaking out—dubbed lockdown skin—we’ve got fewer reasons to groom our appearances, and lockdown loungewear is becoming tedious.

By Rachel Branson · 26 Oct 2020

How to create a serene lifestyle for yourself

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How to create a serene lifestyle for yourself

We hear a lot of talk about the importance of creating more serenity in our lifestyle. We’re all encouraged to consciously develop the lives we desire. Often the main emphasis is on self-care.

By Rachel Branson · 29 Jul 2020

Blue light, insulin resistance and obesity

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Blue light, insulin resistance and obesity

It’s not just about what you eat, when you eat and the light environment you expose yourself to is as important. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests a link between blue light exposure and insulin resistance and obesity.

By Rachel Branson · 26 Feb 2020

Investigating health myths

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Investigating health myths

We’re all aware of them, but is there any truth to all those ‘old wives tales’ about health that seem to have been around forever? With health stories and scares continually in the media, this article takes a further look …

By Rachel Branson · 17 Sept 2019

Eyes - the windows to your soul

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Eyes - the windows to your soul

They say ‘eyes are the windows to the soul’, however they not only show your mood and emotions, but they also reveal underlying health issues. We asked our Nutritionists to tell us how to.

By Rachel Branson · 27 Sept 2015

Eyes - windows to the soul

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Eyes - windows to the soul

They say ‘eyes are the windows to the soul’, however they not only show your mood and emotions, but they also reveal underlying health issues.

By Rachel Branson · 8 Sept 2015

Caring for an older parent

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Caring for an older parent

Mum having a fall, Dad having a stroke, Gran developing dementia… all events that suddenly make us leap into action so that we adapt to caring for an older parent.

By Rachel Branson · 7 May 2014

Glaucoma Week

Glaucoma Week

Glaucoma is one of the most common eye disorders and can lead to seriously impaired vision or blindness.

By Rachel Branson · 19 Feb 2014

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