If we are lucky to have enough birthdays, most of us will develop cataracts in our eyes. In some cases, cataracts can occur when we are born or develop in younger years as well. Cataracts do not cause pain, however can affect our quality of vision and increase our sensitivity to light. So what is a cataract? The clouding of …
Will eating carrots help you see in the dark? True! Carrots are full of vitamin A which is a precursor to an important chemical substance used by the light sensitive cells in the retina (the rods) for vision in low light / night time. If you are deficient in vitamin A, you can have problems with night vision. [1] However, having …
All of our GJO optometrists are therapeutically endorsed ophthalmic medicines prescribers, which means we prescribe medications for the eye where necessary. Our practice has expertise in contact lenses and your eye health, and our access to eye medication means we can respond to your eye health concerns efficiently. What do we prescribe eye medications for? Eye Infections. Whether it is the …