Posts by Bellamy Eyecare
Why Glorious Sunshine Doesn’t Have to Mean Squinting
How reducing glare from sunlight could transform the way you enjoy sunny days. We wait all year for days like these. After months of grey skies and drizzle, the sunshine finally arrives and, almost overnight, everything changes. Gardens become outdoor dining rooms, cafés spill onto the pavement, parks fill with families and even the daily…
Read MoreEye Colour Explained: How Genetics, Iris Pigment and Light Create Different Shades
Why your eyes are far more remarkable than you might imagine Have you seen the studios that have appeared in some continental cities in recent years? They take a photo of your eye, carry out some clever technical whatnots and produce a poster of your iris. They can combine the image of yours with that…
Read MoreBest Ortho-K lenses for mild myopia in the UK – and why the “best” lens depends on more than the brand name
If you’ve started researching Ortho-K lenses for mild myopia, you’ve probably already realised how confusing the information online can be. One website says one lens is the “best”. Another claims a different brand is safer, more comfortable or more effective. Some articles are written from an American perspective and discuss lenses that are not even commonly available in the UK. Others oversimplify the process entirely, making…
Read MoreWhy is Ortho-K more popular in China than the UK?
If you’ve been researching Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) for yourself or your child, you may have noticed something interesting. Much of the information online comes from China, Hong Kong, Singapore and other parts of East Asia. In fact, Ortho-K has become so widely adopted in some parts of China that it’s considered a mainstream option for managing childhood myopia rather than a specialist treatment. So why is Ortho-K so…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need More Light to Read Than I Used To?
Why Do I Need More Light to Read Than I Used To? There comes a point in life when many of us start to notice a curious change. At first, it’s easy to dismiss. You find yourself moving a little closer to the window when reading the newspaper. You switch on the lamp earlier in…
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