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People ‘putting sight at risk’ as cost of living bites

People are wearing glasses with the wrong prescription as they struggle to pay for new spectacles amid the cost-of-living crisis, experts have warned. A survey of 876 optometrists found seven in 10 had seen a patient in the last three months who ...

23 Nov 2022 at 11:24

Local News

Thousands from Tipperary are waiting over a year for eye treatments

Long delays in eye treatment care has become the norm in Ireland, with people in need of treatment from Tipperary now facing a twelve month plus delay to obtain essential treatment. HSE data obtained by FODO Ireland (community optometrists) ...

13 Jun 2023 at 12:33

Life

How to look after children’s eye health

Although increasing numbers of children are short-sighted, new research suggests parents are confused about how to look after their children’s vision. Experts including optometrist Professor Bruce Evans, visiting professor at City St ...

08 Apr 2025 at 11:16

Health & Wellbeing

Are your sunglasses damaging your eyes?

When shopping for a new pair of sunglasses, style shouldn’t be your only concern – prioritising how well they protect your eyes from harmful UV rays is just as important. According to a recent Which? investigation, a third of ...

16 Jun 2025 at 13:45

Health & Wellbeing

What your eyes might be telling you about your overall health

Could our eyes reveal more than just vision problems? A new study suggests they might hold vital clues about heart health. Published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology, the research indicates that a scan, which forms ...

17 Jul 2025 at 13:44

Health & Wellbeing

What is glaucoma and what are the main symptoms to look out for?

Researchers have predicted that cases of glaucoma, a common eye condition that can lead to blindness if not treated, are expected to increase by 60% across the UK by 2060. Using the latest census data, researchers from UCL ...

21 Jan 2026 at 00:26

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