Our eyes are our windows to the world and provide a crucial sense for our everyday lives. For all their beauty and importance, our eyes are often overlooked when we consider our health, including sun protection. Sun damage can affect forgotten areas like any other part of the body. Over time, sun damage to the eyes can cause serious conditions such as cataracts, eye lid cancers, corneal damage (e.g. pterygium),  and even permanent vision loss from macular degeneration. Here is our guide on the dangers  of UV damage and how to protect your eyes against harmful rays. 

On March 2, Tongdean’s own Christopher Liu and his wife Vivienne Liu were excited to attend a prominent charity event held at the world-famous London parliamentary building, The House of Lords. 

Our very own Professor Christopher Liu is pleased to be part of a very special episode of Real Lives Reunited, airing on the 23rd of February at 11:45.

A British aid worker who led missions to rescue casualties in war-torn eastern Europe in the 1990s is reunited with one of the children she saved. The Professor performed surgery on this poor child, with dramatic results.

Chinese New Year is a time for families to get together and celebrate the most important time in the calendar for the country. Chinese New Year is celebrated around the world with street festivals, events and tailored products made for the occasion. This year celebrates the year of the goat: one of twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac. Characteristics of the goat include a peaceful disposition, an artistic nature and a desire for comfort rather than change. Its closest matches are the pig, rabbit and horse.