Discover our 7 articles and information about Glasses at Centre Médical Bruxelles-Schuman, eye care and eye surgery in Brussels.
Astigmatism (1/2): understanding where it comes from and its different forms
Astigmatism is extremely common. Yet when a patient reads "cylinder -1.25 at 90°" on their prescription, they rarely understand what it actually means. Astigmatism is often described by saying that the eye is "shaped like a rugby ball rather than a football". The image is easy to picture, but it does not really explain the defect.
Solar Eclipse of 12 August 2026: How to Protect Your Eyes
On 12 August 2026, an exceptional solar eclipse will be visible from Belgium. In the early evening, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun and will cover nearly 90% of its disc. This will be the largest partial eclipse visible here since the eclipse of 1999.
Shedding Light on Blue Light Glasses: A Modern Myth?
A Cochrane organization review critically examines the usefulness of blue light filters. Blue light filtering glasses have become a common accessory, especially for those who spend a lot of time in front of screens. However, a recent Cochrane study raises questions about their actual effectiveness.
Eye Sun Protection: Understanding the Importance of Sunglasses for Eye Health
Solar radiation can be dangerous to our eye health without adequate protection. Sunglasses play a key role in this protection, but not all sunglasses are equal in terms of eye protection. Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding and choosing the most suitable sunglasses for your situation.
Slow down shortsightedness
New studies show conclusive results allowing an effective approach to limit the evolution of myopia in children.
Information related to ophthalmology
Here is a list of most frequent medical conditions in ophthalmology.
Glasses
Myopia (or shortsightedness), astigmatism, hyperopia and presbyopia are refraction anomalies: it means that the image perceived is blurred as it is not focused on the retina.
