Published: 19 November 2021 | Updated: 30 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Diabetes and high blood pressure can affect the eyes, sometimes before symptoms appear. Eye checks and coordinated medical care matter. Healthy habits support treatment but do not replace medicines, retinal assessment or specialist care when needed.
Published: 5 November 2021 | Updated: 30 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Diabetic eye disease needs an individual plan for eye checks, diabetes management and treatment when indicated. Clear vision does not rule out retinal changes. Lifestyle measures and vision correction do not replace care for diabetic retinopathy or macular oedema.
Published: 5 October 2021 | Updated: 30 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: LASIK is eye surgery; Ortho-K is a non-surgical overnight contact-lens treatment that temporarily changes corneal shape. Both have limitations and risks, and Ortho-K requires hygiene and regular follow-up.
Published: 5 August 2021 | Updated: 30 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Sports vision training should start with an assessed need and a measurable goal. Some studies report improvements on sport-related tasks, but programmes and results vary. Better test performance does not guarantee a competitive advantage for every athlete.
Published: 31 May 2021 | Updated: 27 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: In this interview, Gary Rodney discusses why some people consider overnight Ortho-K lenses. The effect on vision is temporary, suitability varies, and professional fitting, lens care and follow-up are essential. His original comments are retained below, with current factual and safety context added separately.
Published: 24 May 2021 | Updated: 30 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: A child can read an eye chart clearly and still report visual discomfort. School difficulties also have educational, developmental and health causes. Assess these concerns appropriately and keep learning support in place while treating any diagnosed eye condition.
Published: 27 April 2021 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Research has found links between some sleep patterns and glaucoma, but this does not prove that poor sleep causes glaucoma or that changing sleep hours treats it. Keep your eye-care plan and discuss persistent sleep problems with your GP.
Published: 15 March 2021 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Functional vision describes how vision is used in everyday activities. Clear distance sight does not answer every question about focusing or how the eyes work together. Symptoms need assessment; reading, attention or coordination difficulties alone do not diagnose an eye condition.
Published: 4 March 2021 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: A 2021 study found more myopia in younger children after home confinement in one Chinese school population. It did not prove that lockdowns or screens caused an individual child’s myopia. The findings are historical; current care should follow an individual eye assessment.
Published: 13 January 2021 | Updated: 28 September 2026 | Author: Smart Vision Optometry. TL;DR Summary: Vision helps children judge objects and space, but difficulties with dressing, handwriting, coordination or learning do not automatically diagnose an eye problem. Describe the specific task, arrange eye care for visual concerns, and involve a GP or relevant developmental professional when difficulties persist.
