Everywhere we go, we now carry our digital world with us. People spend an average of 6 hours a day in front of a digital screen, whether that be at work or at home. This can lead to CVS, computer vision syndrome, symptoms may includes: blurry vision headaches – can be caused by repeated eye strain...
Maybe you have tried before, maybe you are doubting whether to try again….maybe this will give you another incentive to try again! Giving up smoking is not only good for your health, but it could be good for your eyes too. People who smoke, or have smoked a large number of cigarettes over time, are...
During the festive period we spend time with our family and throughout the year, every month, every week, every day for some. We chat, catch up on news, what the kids have been up to, what our plans are for the year ahead…but our health, in particular our eye health, may not always be the topic of...
Yes literally, your eyes can benefit from the traditional feast we all sit down to on Christmas day. The festive sprout, for example, is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, two powerful antioxidants that may help against retinal damage and cataracts. And fruity favourite, cranberry sauce contains plenty of vitamin C that could also help reduce the...
We will be closed on the following days during Christmas and New Year: Thursday 24th December – CLOSED Friday 25th December – CLOSED Saturday 26th December – CLOSED Thursday 31st December – CLOSED AT 1PM Friday 1st January – CLOSED Saturday 2nd January – CLOSED See you all back on Monday 4th January!
It’s your responsibility to make sure the car you drive is road worthy, just as it is your responsibility to make sure your eyesight is good enough to enable you to drive comfortably and safely. Studies suggest that 1 in 5 middle age drivers are behind the wheel knowing that your eyesight is not as good as...
The only definitive way to know whether you need glasses is to visit your optometrist for an eye exam. However, here are some signs that mean you should schedule an eye exam: Blurred close of vision or presbyopia (the need for reading glasses due to natural aging process) Poor distance vision or short-sightedness Difficulty seeing...
Today is a special day for Myra Anderson, our Turriff Practice manager. Today Myra is being recognised by her local community for the hard work, time and commitment she has freely given over that last 31 years to the Macduff community. Myra has volunteered for the Macduff Lifeboat Association for the last 31 years, working...
Congratulations to Peterhead patient, Jennifer Strachan, who chose lucky number 14 as her bonus ball. No 14 was drawn last week which means Jennifer has won herself an iPad mini! All proceeds going to the Guide Dog Association. Thanks for everyone for taking part!
