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Sarah Bersey BSc (Hons) Pg Dip When I was a young child, you were either a reader or you weren’t.  Most of us did read off and on, as TV only had a few channels and there wasn’t any social media or an online world to lose ourselves in. A few weeks into a long school holiday had us reaching for books out of sheer boredom. These days I still know a lot of people that read for pleasure and reap the benefits.  However, modern life can rob us of the time to read if we let it, and today’s children...

Demodex (skin mites) https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-are-demodex-mites Photo Credit: NANOCLUSTERING / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Image By Sarah Bersey BSc Hons Pg Dip We all get itchy sometimes, due to weather, seasonal factors like pollen and dust or reactions to clothing, cosmetics or jewelry. However, if you suffer from skin reddening and prolonged itching, burning or tingling on your face or scalp, or a "gritty" feeling in the eyes, it could be time to consider...

Sarah Bersey BSc (Hons) Pg Dip If you are suffering from blurred vision, particularly temporary blurredness that clears after blinking, and/or light sensitivity/p hotophobia (where bright lights can feel harsh or uncomfortable) or eye discomfort in general, it could be worth finding out about Dry Eye Disease (DED).   Background On The Eye: https://www.nei.nih.gov/eye-health-information/healthy-vision/how-eyes-work/how-tears-work How Do Tears Work? When you blink, tears spread over the eye....