FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY
Eyecare
for all the family
F
amily life can be hectic, but it’s
important that everyone has
regular eye tests, even when
they don’t think they have any vision
problems. Opticians at Specsavers in
Newport are experienced in dealing
with the eye care needs of every
generation.
Changes during pregnancy
The body goes through many
changes during pregnancy, and eye s
can be affected too. Fluctuations in
hormone levels can lead to dry eyes,
blurred or distorted vision or spots
and floaters. A visit to your optician or
GP is always a good idea to set your
mind at rest.
Don’t forget about you
As a parent, you can spend so
much time worrying about your
child’s health that you forget about
your own. Next time you make
an appointment for your son or
daughter, why not book a time for
yourself as well?
Childproof glasses
Glasses aren’t toys - but kids don’t
know that! Don’t worry, though Specsavers offers glasses with scratchresistant lenses and flexible frames,
which retain their shape even after
being bent and twisted.
Testing teens
It’s important for young people to
get into the habit of having regular
eye examinations, as uncorrected
vision problems can affect everything
from their studies to their social lives.
In their mid to late teens many kids
start clamouring for contact lenses.
These are now available in a wide
range of prescriptions. Prices have
come down, and there are a number
of payment schemes that include a
full aftercare service and free home
delivery.
Wash your hands of viruses
W
ith a rise in diarrhoea and
vomiting cases in the
community, Island health
experts are reminding visitors to
healthcare, hospital, nursing home
and residential care facilities of the
precautions that need to be taken.
Good hygiene is important
during outbreaks of diarrhoea and
vomiting as it is highly contagious.
To prevent becoming infected it is
very important to wash your hands
with soap and water after you have
been around someone who is ill.
Thorough cleaning of hard
surfaces with a bleach solution,
paying particular attention to the
toilet and toilet area will help to
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reduce the spread of the virus.
It is vitally important for those who
have been unwell with vomiting
and/or diarrhoea, especially if they
have had these symptoms in the
past 48 hours, if possible, to stop
visiting patients, relative or friends
whether they are in hospital or
nursing or residential care homes.
Isle of Wight NHS Trust Infection
Control recommends: “If you are
visiting healthcare, hospital, nursing
or residential care home facilities for
any reason please make use of the
hand gel and hand washing facilities
provided. This protects patients,
residents, staff and yourself.”