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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Mobile Eye Clinic Newsletter #6

Allergies in Australia
Australia and New Zealand have the highest prevalence of Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis in the developed world. It causes itching eyes, and minimises the quality of life for sufferers. While
there is no known cure for this condition, the first step to comfort is
knowing what is causing the reaction. With this, it becomes easier for the patient to protect themselves from allergens. Many recommend wearing sunglasses to protect the eyes from the dusty wind.
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Glaucoma Home Test
An experimental home trial kit that can help Glaucoma sufferers check their intraocular pressure regularly is being trialled at Duke University USA. The aim is to improve the management of the disease, as regular testing can show if the disease is progressing or not, and whether more treatment is needed.

Simple Home Changes Assist Seniors Vision
Simple home improvements including continuous lighting, flourescant markers on stairs, and brightly painted cupboards and other fixtures, are very useful to seniors with low vision living in their homes. These changes can greatly increase the safety and convenience of their day to day activities in the house.
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New Transition SOLFX Lenses Help Seniors See Better
Many seniors wear full filter glasses to protect their ageing eyes against the sun, however, aged eyes are suspectible to even the medium to low levels of UV rays, where full filter glasses are too dark to use. The new SOLFX transition glasses can be worn in any occasion, and transition accordingly with the amount of UV rays, so you can always be eyes are always protected, but you can also always see clearly.