Useful Links
Links to various information resources about eye health, nutrition and allergies along with links to our other websites.
Eye health, nutrition and allergy resources
nutritionist-resource.org.uk
At Nutritionist Resource they believe that healthy eating could hold the key to a long and healthy life, which is why they have established a website that provides the public with easy access to nutritional advice from professionals.
contapharm.com
Website for the French company who manufacture Eye Care Cosmetics. They understand how often intolerance to makeup and skincare products occur. Intolerance, unlike allergies identifiable by patch testing, is often linked to a natural predisposition or to living conditions and so they design their products accordingly.
eczema.org
Formed in 1975, The National Eczema Society has two principal aims: first, to provide people with independent and practical advice about treating and managing eczema; secondly, to raise awareness of the needs of those with eczema with healthcare professionals, teachers and the government.
papaa.org
The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance (PAPAA) was founded in 2007, as a joint venture between the Psoriatic Arthropathy Alliance (PAA) and the Psoriasis Support Trust (PST) to establish the principal resource of information and help for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in the UK.
allergyuk.org
Allergy UK is the leading national charity for people living with all types of allergy. They work with government, professional bodies, healthcare professionals and businesses towards a vision and to help improve the lives of the millions of people with allergic disease.
patient.co.uk
Comprehensive health information as provided by GP's and nurses to patients during consultations. Under the stewardship of Clinical Director (and BBC Radio 2 resident GP) Dr Sarah Jarvis the extensive library is created by trained medical professionals, following a strict peer review process.
allaboutvision.com
Launched in January 2000 to provide consumers with an unbiased source of trustworthy information on eye health and vision correction options. The site's content is written by a team of journalists who have extensive experience in the eye care field. All health-related articles are written and/or reviewed by one or more eye care practitioners.
visionmatters.org.uk
Vision really matters. Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don’t know how to look after our eyes. Vision Matters runs National Eye Health Week every year during September with the aim of changing that.
rnib.org.uk
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities and the largest community of blind and partially sighted people. They recognise everyone’s unique experience of sight loss and offer practical help and emotional support for blind and partially sighted people as well as campaigning for change.
macularsociety.org
The Macular Society is the leading charity fighting to end sight loss caused by macular disease. They help people adapt to life with sight loss, regain their confidence and independence, and take back control of their lives. Solely funded by donations, they fund research that will one day hopefully find a cure.
Our other websites
butterflies-healthcare.co.uk
Butterflies Healthcare is the company behind this website. With a background in Optics and Pharmacy, they have developed a portfolio of niche optical products and are dedicated to providing the best in all that they do. Their core products cover eyecare, healthcare and beauty.
prescription-swimming-goggles.co.uk
Great for those wanting to enjoy swimming and diving without glasses or contact lenses. We hope you will find everything you are looking for, from quality, reasonably priced, goggles and diving masks, through to a wide range of accessories and swimming toys.
viteyes.co.uk
Viteyes has a vision for eye health. One where everyone’s eyes are protected, cared for and open to the beauty and wonder of life. There are many nutritional supplements on the market. Very few of them offer as wide a range of products with research to back-up their claims to help promote eye health as Viteyes.
natorigin.co.uk
Sister brand to Eye Care Cosmetics and the home of NATorigin cosmetics and skincare. Made with a minimum of 97% natural ingredients it combines the riches of the oceans with the biodiversity of the arctic. Registered as vegetarian or vegan and Allergy UK approved making the range great for those with sensitive eyes and skin.
