Where do the tears come from?
Our eyes are the “windows” to our soul, so we need tears to wash them every now and again! As far as I know no other animal or mammal can cry, only humans. When we cry our body goes through chemical changes. There is three different types of tears:
1) Basal tears: These tears keep our eyes lubricated constantly.
2) Reflex tears: These tears are produced when our eyes get irritated by something like dirt or onions.
3) Emotional tears: Obviously these tears are triggered by emotions like sadness or anger.
Tears produced during emotional crying have a chemical composition which differs from other types of tears. They contain significantly greater quantities of the hormones. When emotions affect us, the nervous system stimulates the cranial nerve, in the brain and this sends signals to the neurotransmitters to the tear glands. Thus, we cry .
The largest tear gland, the lacrimal gland produces the tears of emotion and reflex. Many believe that the body, in times of emotional stress, depends on this gland to release excess amounts of chemicals and hormones, returning it to a stable state.
I know its seems a little complicated for something that is so natural to most of us but that’s the way the body works!
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Don't be afraid to let go!
Let’s face it sometimes it is hard to let go of our favourite comfy specs, but they do get to a stage (after a couple of year) where they are beyond repair! We all know a family member or a close friend that has those pair of glasses, you know the one’s were the lenses are
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Cheryl Cole &David Beckham
As it Valentines day tomorrow we want to get in the mood by gushing over hot celebrities, so we have compiled a list of our top 5 male and female celebs who we think have got serious specs appeal! Drum roll please……. Continue reading »
- Anne Hathaway
Everywhere you look now a celebrity is wearing specs of some sort, don’t get me wrong, I think it’s great but sometimes they can really get it wrong.
Anne Hathaway has to be one of the
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Lets face it some people detest wearing specs but a lot of you love it too! It is a little know fact that people wear glasses when going for a job interview as it makes them look more intelligent and employers have a tendency to hire interviewees who wear glasses!! More and more people are wearing glasses today as a result of video games or playing games on a hand held device. There is also the people who wear glasses because it is trendy to do so like Kayne West, Matt Cardle and Natalie Imbruglia to name a few. So if you have to wear glasses or not have a little fun with them and be different!
Sore Eyes? Don't worry!
Every once in a while you are bound to get some sort of eye condition. They are more common than you might think! Here is the top five.
1. Redness: Red eye can be caused by an infection, an allergy such as hayfever, and irritation such as smoke or dust, it can be any number of things really! If the eye is infected there will more than likely be a discharge. See your doctor or optician for treatment.
2. Floaters: So many people have floaters on a constant basis which are harmless. These are most commonly described as specks that float across your vision. A sudden increase in floaters and/or flashing lights may indicate a retinal tear or detachment if this happens to you seek medical attention immediately.
3. Soreness: Conjunctivitis (also known as Pinkeye) is the most common cause of eye soreness. It is an inflammation of the white of the eye. A crust can form on the eye while sleeping so it may be difficult to open in the morning. Bath the eye in warm salty water along with eye drops to clear it up. Consult your doctor or optician if the symptoms persist.
4. Fogginess: This can be a sign of Glaucoma which is damage to the optic nerve from too much pressure in the eye. Once detected, it can be treated, preventing further damage and loss of sight. A regular eye check will detect any changes!
5. Cloudiness: This usually indicates Cataracts. The only cure for this is surgery to have them removed. They are very common among the elderly, smoking can also increase the risk of getting them.
If you have any of the above conditions please consult your doctor or optician before self treatment!
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Mayo footballer Aidan O'Shea
Uncorrected visual problems can have a dramatic effect on sporting ability. Research shows that vision and sporting performance are directly related. Elite athletes understand the
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Your iris, kind of like your fingerprint
So what’s new in the world of eyes, well nothings new but something old, in fact ancient is now getting a second wind, namely Iridology.
A bit of a mouthful I hear you say! Iridology is the study, analysis and examination of the iris (that’s the coloured part of your eye).
The human iris provides a unique window into our bodies, containing clues to our past , present and future health. The iris is composed of
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When we leave the house us girls tend to have everything but the kitchen sink in our handbags, of course some items are essential and some others not so essential! When we go on holidays, amongst the 40 pairs of shoes and 20 dresses, should be your back up pair of glasses! I would safely say half the people that go on holidays each year break their specs and don’t have a back up pair with them 
! They then have to go to the nearest optician and buy a new pair of specs which is an expense that can be done without while on your hols! Our frames start at just €49 
and lenses at €45 so you really don’t have an excuse not to have a spare pair of specs!
Don’t be a fool and get stuck with a pair of sellotaped specs (imagine the photos) on your holidays because you can’t afford to fork out for a new pair.Get yourself sorted with a fab pair of specs today!
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Photo By Cherry Berry
Okay, so the New Year is here (Happy New Year by the way!) and we all know we make New Year resolutions that sometimes are impossible to keep. One that is possible to keep is getting your eyes tested. You really need to have a sight test once every 2 years especially if you work in an office environment where you are looking at a computer screen all day. You can get it done for free using your PRSI or Medical Card, so you really don’t have any excuse! Pop into us and fill out the medical card form or call us (098 26732) or email us (info@eyeworld.ie) with your PPS number and we will do the work for you. So if you make no other new year resolutions than to get your eyes tested then you know you’ll be able to keep that one.
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