Our dry eye blog
PC or mobile - which is better for your eyes?
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We when we focus on a PC screen for any length of time, our eyes get fixated by the digital display and our blink rate drops to a very low level. This soon leads to dry eyes, headaches, and blurred vision.
OK, so far that's accepted scientific fact. But what about using a mobile? Is that better for your eyes than viewing a PC screen? Is it less likely to cause or exacerbate dry eye conditions?
Mobiles can be just as harsh...
Get to the front of the queue - Three reasons to place your order as soon as possible!
You can order any products from our website at any time, 365 days of the year.
And, although we are not dispatching new orders until 3 January, here are three reasons to place your order as soon as possible, rather than delay until we re-open.
1. Be among the first in the queue to receive your order
From 3 January we will be dispatching orders strictly in the sequence that they came in over the Christmas and New Year break.
The sooner you place your order, the nearer the top of the queue you will be.
We aim to dispatch on...
How to transform your Ziena glasses instantly into computer glasses
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Viewing a digital screen for a protracted period of time, especially in an office with harsh overhead lighting, brings eye strain, headaches, and can trigger dry eye symptoms. These symptoms are referred to collectively as "computer vision syndrome".
Why wear anti-glare blue light filter lenses?
Wearing anti-glare blue light filter lenses makes your viewing of digital screens much more comfortable and reduces eye strain and dry eye.
These special lenses cut out the harsh blue light from the screen and replace it with...
Keep your face warmer this winter with 7eye AirShield
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The first real cold snap this winter has taken us rather by surprise. It's time to dust off the winter clothing before venturing outdoors.
Our eye area is particularly exposed to the winter elements
One of the parts of our body that is particularly sensitive to the cold is the eye area. Our eyes and the sensitive skin around them are not protected by standard winter clothing. This is the one area that is left totally exposed to the elements.
Physical effects of getting chilled around the eyes
The physical effects of getting cold in the eye area can include excessive watering of your...
The train is a hot spot for dry eyes. It pays to be prepared.
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Travelling recently by train from Exeter to Reading, what struck me immediately was how over-heated it was inside the carriage.
As soon as I boarded the train, my dry eye symptoms started in earnest.
However, I was pleased to have brought with me my Ziena Kai moisture chamber glasses, especially as I spent most of the journey looking at my phone - an activity that is known to be one of the worst culprits for exacerbating dry eye symptoms.
Despite my somewhat screen-based journey experience, my eyes stayed symptom-free because of these special...