Twitching often occurs suddenly and is regarded as highly irritating. BETTER VISION explains the causes, how we can r...

Whether playing sports, spending time on the beach or heading up into the mountains – you'll find the perfect pair of...

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Many people think UV protection and glare protection are the same. But they’re actually two completely different thin...

While cataract is a serious eye disease that could result in blindness if left untreated, it can now be safely cured ...

Ultraviolet radiation is always present, even when the sun isn't shining brightly. Effective protection from UV radia...

First aid for eye sunburn: How can you tell if your eyes are sunburned? How can sunburn damage your eyes? What emerge...

UV radiation can damage the eyes and skin, and yet we can’t live without it. BETTER VISION explains: What are the dif...

Many people suffer from swollen eyes, dark circles, or red or burning eyes. What causes these symptoms?

Good opticians have certain things in common. BETTER VISION explains what sets a good optician apart from the rest – ...

Eye diseases can have an impact on our vision – and dire consequences for the way we perceive the world around us.

Eye infections such as conjunctivitis, styes and eyelid inflammation are common and have a number of possible causes....

Contact lenses and glasses make a good team. We have compiled a list of 10 tips for wearing contact lenses to ensure ...

Lens coatings act as a protective coating, transforming modern plastic lenses into strong everyday objects. How do th...

It burns, it itches, and it feels like tiny grains of sand are scraping over your pupils. More and more people suffer...

What’s important when you’re buying a new pair of spectacles? What mistakes should you avoid? What criteria apply to ...

Dirty lenses not only look unattractive, but they are also irritating as they impair and hinder your vision. Let us e...

Putting a lot of thought into the selection of new spectacles means that they will not only be eye-catching, but they...

Every eye is as unique as a fingerprint and has its own character. Indeed, no eye is identical with another. Only a c...

Did you know that glasses can do a lot to improve your wellbeing? Here are our ten most important wellness facts – at...

Today's modern prescription spectacle lenses really are a miracle of technology. If you want to enjoy your spectacles...

Can you damage your eyes by wearing glasses that are not optimally fitted? What about if you read in poor light? Does...

Your new spectacles look stylish and fit you perfectly. The only problem: You still cannot see sharply. This conditio...

Headache – a common ailment. Many sufferers could be helped if they went to an optometrist to have their vision teste...

Almost everyone's been told it at one time or another: "Put the light on, you'll damage your eyes!" But there's no ne...

Tears have a purifying effect. There is an enzyme in their fluid that hampers bacteria and stops infection. But if yo...

Carrots are good for the eyes – or have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses to prove otherwise? Not only is this c...

Not all spectacles are equal: Very small and very subtle differences distinguish a basic lens from a high-quality, cu...

Strange as it may sound, it's never too early to have children's eyes examined. It's not always easy to detect whethe...

A couple of eye relaxation exercises can go a long way to taking the load off your eyes. They only take a couple of m...

ZEISS Questions to Ask at Your Next Eye Appointment. Going to the eye doctor should not be a one-way conversation. Th...

ZEISS Tips for Selecting an Eye Doctor. Choosing an eye care professional is an important decision. Learn tips for s...

BETTER VISION asked René Stanke, the Product Manager for spectacle lens coatings, what modern spectacle lens finishes...

Humans have five senses: the eyes to see, the tongue to taste, the nose to smell, the ears to hear, and the skin to t...

Hazards to the eye are manifold and can entail disastrous consequences. Anything could happen to our eyes in an insta...

The spectacles are pressing against the sides of your head, seeing is strenuous, the nose bridge is uncomfortable. Wh...

According to statistics, approximately one in five children need spectacles. When choosing spectacle frames, parents ...

Tired, irritated eyes, headaches and neck pain are typical symptoms of fatigued, strained eyes.

These days, more and more people are suffering from allergies – to pollen, for example. Our eyes often are usually th...

Are you over 40? Facts to Know About Age-Related Vision Changes. We all have things to pay closer attention to after ...

If you experience vision problems, it is not always due to a problem with your eyes. Some medicines can also lead to ...

The pre-moistened lens cleaning wipes from ZEISS with their unique combination of active agents provide gentle and th...

Innovations dot the over 160-year-long history of Carl Zeiss. This is true for development and technology in the fiel...

Our eyes are constantly exposed to a number of environmental irritants – dust, UV rays, foreign particles and many mo...

Patient history and needs analysis: What questions should an optician ask their patient? Why is this information so i...