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Every single morning, ophthalmologist Dr Susan Sarangapani, pictured, does two things without fail: she applies SPF50 sunscreen on her face, arms and hands - then puts on sunglasses.
The online resource aims to support practitioners to “get started” in myopia management
According to The College of Optometrists, half of drivers in the UK are unaware that driving without their prescribed glasses or contact lenses is illegal.
BBC News By Rachel Schraer image copyrightGetty Images An eye health charity is recommending people learn the "20-20-20" rule to protect their sight, as lockdown has increased people's time using screens. Fight for Sight advises looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds, every 20 minutes you look at a screen. Out of 2,000 people, half used screens more since Covid struck and a third (38%) of those believed their eyesight had worsened, a survey suggested. Opticians remain open for those who need them, the charity said. The representative survey of 2,000 adults suggested one in five we...