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How to keep your eyes healthy

Our most important sensory organ needs to be protected and cared for. There are many things to consider in this respect.

07/04/2011 | | By BETTER VISION | Basics Vision, Prevention

How to keep your eyes healthy

How to keep your eyes healthy

Our eyes are constantly exposed to a number of environmental irritants – dust, UV rays, foreign particles and many more. It is therefore important for us to be aware of... more

Does reading in poor light damage your eyes?

It's a popular myth that almost everyone has heard: reading in poor light damages your eyes. However, the latest studies show that this isn't true at all.

06/01/2011 | | By BETTER VISION | Basics Vision, Prevention

Winter is probably the best time to get round to reading a good book, especially by candlelight or the soft light of a bedside lamp. Children even like to hide under the covers with a pocket lamp. However, the joy of burying oneself in a book is often tempered ... more

Are carrots good for your eyes?

From a young age, we are told that carrots are good for our eyes. Unfortunately, this is only true to an extent.

03/16/2011 | | By BETTER VISION | Basics Vision, Prevention

Carrots are good for the eyes – or have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses to prove otherwise? Not only is this comparison not very funny, it hasn't got a leg to stand on. And yet this health myth has been around for generations. The following is true, howe... more

Constant clear visibility thanks to high-tech coatings

Innovative eyeglass lens finishes that optimally protect your eyeglass lenses and increase your visual comfort

02/28/2011 | | By BETTER VISION | Eyeglass lenses, Lens finishing, At the optometrist, Prevention

Obviously, we glasses wearers know that eyeglass lens coatings are important. Nowadays, it is almost taken for granted that a new pair of glasses will have antireflective eyeglass lenses and a hard coating. However, like the equipment in a new car, there are also ... more

Why can vision problems be the cause of headaches?

Millions of people suffer from headaches. No ailment is so widespread. What many people don't know is that a new pair of glasses can help.

02/14/2011 | | By BETTER VISION | Eyeglass lenses, Prevention

Dull pressure behind the eyes, throbbing in the temples or a light pounding at the top of the head – there is hardly anyone who has not suffered from headaches. Many people just reach for a tablet, while others sit it out until the pain goes ... more

MyoVision™ the innovative spectacle lenses for myopia control

Reducing myopia progression is an important issue, particularly for children in Asia, where nearsightedness is considerably on the rise.

12/16/2010 | | By BETTER VISION | Eyeglass lenses, ZEISS News, Prevention

Myopia (nearsightedness) is a visual challenge spanning the globe, occurring across all ages and ethnicities. The root causes of myopia remain a mystery, though recent studies have demonstrated a link between the elongation of the eye and myopia progression.(2)... more

A workout for your eyes

Our eyes work hard every day. With a couple of simple sight exercises, you can relax your eyes and refresh your vision

11/26/2010 | | By BETTER VISION | Basics Vision, Prevention

The modern lifestyle places great demands on our eyes. If you work with a computer, for example, they have to adapt to different contrasts and level of brightness up to 30 000 times a day. The figures for driving and sports activities are similar. It's no wonde... more

Simply see better with progressive lenses

The ZEISS range of progressive lenses is the perfect solution – even for first- time wearers

10/18/2010 | | By BETTER VISION | Eyeglass lenses, Varifocals, Prevention

We’ve all heard stories about the trouble people have getting used to their new progressive lenses – dizziness, headaches, neckstrain and fatigue... and, of course, the risk of tripping when climbing stairs. Some people still don’t feel comfortable with their n... more

Finding an Excellent Optometrist

Many people around the world have vision problems. If you are concerned about the health of your eyes, it is time to see an optometrist who will help you restore your 20/20 vision.

08/24/2009 | | By BETTER VISION | Eyeglass frames, Eyeglass lenses, At the optometrist, Prevention

If you are already wearing glasses or need to get your first pair, your best foundation is a professional optometrist. Who is the perfect optometrist for your needs? In this article you will find helpful advice on finding the competent partner to consult if you ha... more

Preventing Wrinkles

Don’t forget your sunglasses!

08/16/2009 | | By BETTER VISION | Sun glasses, Prevention

What do you look for in a weather beaten seafarer? Of course, we all know it – the deep wrinkles around the eyes will give him away. He refuses to wear sunglasses as he stands on deck for hours while the sun beats down. If you do not want to be like him, it’s best... more