15th February 2024 • The HERALD • Page 47 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your communityv KIDS ZONE Services offered: Private Tutoring Services Home-schooling Solutions Exam Prep and Entry Coaching and Mentoring Services Soft Skills Training Phone: 07751 083447 Email: office@stgeorgeseducation.com Website: www.stgeorgeseducation,com National Motor Museum Hosts Schools Engineering Challenge The National Motor Museum played host to the IET Faraday® Challenge Days with teams of local school students designing fantastic engineering ideas inspired by the work of The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund and National Highways. Students had the opportunity to become real-life engineers for a day, researching, designing and building solutions to real engineering problems as part of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s IET Faraday Challenge. IET Faraday® Challenge Days are run by regional delivery partners across the UK with up to six teams of local school students competing at each event to find the best solution to an engineering-related challenge. Keira Hart, Trustee of the National Motor Museum said: “We are absolutely delighted this year to be a delivery partner for the Institution of Engineering and Technology Faraday challenge days and we’re bringing 14 events to Hampshire 5 of which will be held at the National Motor Museum Collections Centre, allowing students to demonstrate their engineering skills and be inspired by the motoring exhibits on display here at Beaulieu.” This year’s challenge was in association with The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund and National Highways, the brief for these young engineers was hidden in secrecy to avoid unfair preparation and research. Teams had to race against the clock to solve a real-life engineering problem, putting their engineering and technology knowledge and skills to the test. Natalie Moat, IET Faraday® Education Manager, said: “Students who take part in the IET Faraday Challenge Days this year will experience working as an engineer through hands-on and practical engagement with real-life challenges relating to The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund and National Highways. There is a huge demand for new engineers and technicians, and we are confident that this will challenge young people’s perceptions of engineering and inspire the next generation by giving them an insight into the life of a real engineer and show them just how exciting and creative engineering really is.” The events aim to encourage more young people to study and consider exciting and rewarding careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) by using creativity, innovation and problem- solving skills. The winning team from each event will win a place on the season’s league table. The top teams from across the UK will receive an allexpenses paid trip to the national final in June to compete for a cash prize of up to £1,000 for their school. The IET Faraday® Challenge Days are part of a wider education programme, made up of a whole host of teaching resources and activities to inspire and attract the engineers of tomorrow. For more information on the IET and its initiatives to promote STEM subjects and careers in the classroom, visit the IET’s dedicated education website, and for more information on the National Motor Museum’s Learning Programmes visit: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/learning/ Local school students take part in the IET Faraday® Challenge at the National Motor Museum’s Collections Centre at Beaulieu A revolutionary treatment for dry eyes has arrived at Walbank Opticians in Holbury. Dry eye symptoms can be both frustrating and annoying. This is why they have invested in The Eye-Light. The Eye-Light is a combination of Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT); it combats the eye condition more effectively. Walbank Opticians are the only practice in the New Forest and Southampton areas hosting a specialist dry eye clinic incorporating this specialist treatment. The Optometrist, Twinkle Patel is passionate about helping those with dry eyes as she suffers herself. She is now ready to increase the treatment options offered at her practice to better manage this troublesome eye problem. What is Dry Eye Disease? Dry Eye Disease is a common condition where the tear film goes through imbalances, thereby reducing the quality and/or quantity of the tears. The instability of the tear film can lead to inflammatory changes to the front surface of the eyes (cornea and conjunctiva). This compromises the role of the tear film causing harm to the health of the eyes and reducing vision. Common Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eyes • Stinging or burning sensation • Light sensitivity • Redness of the eyes • Foreign body sensation or a gritty feeling • Watery eyes • Blurring of vision which can lead to eye strain and headaches Factors associated with Dry Eyes Dry eye is a multifactorial condition and there is unlikely to be just one factor. Some examples can be age, hormone changes, use of digital devices, environment with dry air/low humidity, smoking, and some medications. Introducing the Eye-Light (IPL and LLLT) IPL – Intense Pulse This special treatment uses gentle pulses of light around the eye area and helps to treat the underlying causes of inflammation. Short bursts of light therapy destroy the abnormal blood vessels which release chemicals that induce inflammation of the meibomian glands (these produce the oily part of the tears). The heat also helps to melt the obstructions within the glands and destroy any bacteria present. The results are a reduction in inflammation, an increase in meibum (oils) production and increased eye comfort. LLLT – Low Level Light Therapy This is a light mask which is worn for between 10-15minutes. LLLT compliments the IPL as this different wavelength of light encourages photobiostimulation. This is an innovative cellular stimulation technology and it encourages an increase in energy production within the cells. The heat from the mask also encourages the breakdown of oil/debris in the glands and helps clear the blockages and encourages the glands’ production. It also kills bacteria/mites that can lie within the glands and contribute to gland destruction. Results The results noticed around the UK in specialist dry eye clinics is a dramatic reduction in the use of eye drops, heat masks and eyelid cleaning. The reliance of these products reduces drastically. Let’s state here that IPL and LLLT is not a cure; rather it gives a much more effective way to treat dry eye syndrome and better management of the signs and symptoms. Do you want your eyes to feel silky, smooth and comfortable? Do you want to reduce the reliance on traditional dry eye remedies? If yes, then IPL/LLLT could be for you. Contact Walbank Opticians on 023 8089 2969 if you have any questions or would like to be booked in to their Dry Eye clinic. Dry Eye Disease
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