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Summertime eyecare made simple, for World Optometry Day

This World Optometry Day, we’re focusing on caring for our eyes while we enjoy our outside world. While summertime is great for many reasons - barbecues, picnics, and enjoying outdoor sports with friends - it’s important to consider how best we can look after our eyes during alfresco activities. 

This World Optometry Day, we’re focusing on caring for our eyes while we enjoy...

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Dailies vs monthlies: a cost & hygiene comparison

Whether you’re new to contacts, or you’re an experienced lens wearer, you’ve probably faced the question at one point or another: dailies or monthlies?

Whether you’re new to contacts, or you’re an experienced lens wearer, you’ve probably faced the...

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Homeopath and Health Practitioner, Kylie Ward, on 'the matching game', homeopathy

Originating from Germany, homeopathy is now a well-recognised term across the globe. We spoke to Homeopath and Holistic Health Practitioner, Kylie Ward, about it's benefits and why the treatment can best be described as 'a matching game'. 

Originating from Germany, homeopathy is now a well-recognised term across the globe. We spoke to Homeopath and Holistic Health...

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Let’s talk about blue light

Recently, the term ‘blue light’ has been circulating the internet following widespread news that it can affect our health. While there is evidence for blue light’s positive effects (including elevated mood and cognitive function), it's evident consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the possible downsides of blue light exposure. 

Recently, the term ‘blue light’ has been circulating the internet following widespread news that...

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Lifting the lid on lens materials

When you make decisions about which contact lens brand you wear, you’re also making a decision about the type of material you’re putting in your eye. At Waldo, we use a high-quality material called Etafilcon A.

When you make decisions about which contact lens brand you wear, you’re also making a...

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Blue light can seriously damage your health

Over the past week, the term ‘BLUE LIGHT’ has been splashed across the internet in bold lettering following the breaking news that it can seriously damage your health.

Over the past week, the term ‘BLUE LIGHT’ has been splashed across the internet in...

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Dry, itchy or blurry eyes?

At Waldo, we’re the first to admit that every eye is different and contact lenses are not one-size-fits-all. If you experience discomfort with Waldo lenses, our in-house optician can tell you why.

At Waldo, we’re the first to admit that every eye is different and contact lenses...

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How to Sleep Well Tonight

We can blame our increasingly busy lifestyles, our snoring partners and Netflix’s outstanding choice in series curation, but the reality is – the quality of sleep that we’re getting is entirely our own responsibility.

We can blame our increasingly busy lifestyles, our snoring partners and Netflix’s outstanding choice in...

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The secret to brighter eyes

We’ve started to notice a direct correlation between our new-found eye radiance and our ever changing fridge shelf. Over the past six months, we’ve been listening to advice from Anita, our in-house optician, who has been urging us to chuck the fast food and restock the vegetables.

We’ve started to notice a direct correlation between our new-found eye radiance and our ever...