171. Who Should Have an OCT Eye Scan and Why?
November 11, 2020
Going to the optician is an experience that has changed significantly in the last few years, and while we’ve been able to record ocular health relatively accurately for quite a few years, never has the technology been so efficient and precise. The new Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) offers a way o...
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172. The Ins and Outs of An OCT Eye Scan
November 11, 2020
When you book an appointment with your optician, you probably imagine they are just going to be testing your sight. While keeping track of how well your eyes can see is a very good reason to have a test, another reason is to monitor the health of your eyes. Most opticians these days have access to s...
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173. Serious Conditions that Can Be Detected by an OCT Eye Scan
November 11, 2020
Optical health is so important and thanks to the new hospital grade technology in the form of an OCT eye scanner, opticians have access to a deeper understanding of a person’s long term eye health. What is Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)? This high resolution 3D imaging has taken ...
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174. Discover the Beautiful Val D’Orcia on a Chianti Tour
October 28, 2020
The Val d’Orcia lies in the heart of southern Tuscany. It’s a place of stunning beauty that reflects the true essence of the Chianti region. During the Renaissance, the local landscape was redesigned to maximise its aesthetically pleasing character and reflect the ideals of good governance.
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175. The Sentiero Azzurro – The Famous Cinque Terre Hike
October 28, 2020
The Sentiero Azzuro is the most popular trail for a Cinque Terre hike, and it’s easy to see why. The scenic cliff-side path promises spectacular views of the sea, sections that wind through olive groves and steep vineyards, and stop offs at quaint medieval churches. Not only that, but the ...
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176. What to Eat on Your Cinque Terre Hike
October 28, 2020
Everybody knows that Italian food is divine – and the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre are home to some of Italy’s best dishes and freshest ingredients. But when you take a well-deserved lunch break on your Cinque Terre hike, which specialty dishes should you look out for? Local I...
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177. Take a Chianti Tour from Florence to the Hot Springs of Bagni San Filippo
October 28, 2020
Tuscany has been famed for its curative hot water springs since the Etruscan and Roman times. It is an area of stunning natural beauty: the hot waterfalls, untouched forests, glistening calcium deposits and crystal white-blue pools are not a sight that you will soon forget. If that descri...
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178. Know the Dangers of Cosmetic Halloween Contact Lenses
October 20, 2020
Halloween is a time for fun and good times and no one wants to spoil that; but if you’re thinking of accessorising your spooky get-up with a pair of cosmetic lenses, you might want to consider a few facts regarding these not so harmless costume accessories. They might appear to be just a bit of f...
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179. Choosing Designer Glasses to Suit Your Lifestyle
October 20, 2020
Choosing your new spectacles can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are a first time wearer. Your face is the part of you that people focus on and recognise first, so the eyewear you choose consequently becomes a part of your identity. If you’re investing in a pair of designer glasses, you...
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180. Discover Strasbourg's Highlights on a Barge Holiday in France
October 17, 2020
Strasbourg is a charming city that walks a fine line between France and Germany, carrying the culture and customs of both with impeccable style. It makes a wonderful stop off on a barge holiday in France that takes in the Alscae and Lorraine. Aside from the imposing and impressive gothic Cathedral, ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
