We Can! One in two patients with glaucoma don’t know they have the disease. Glaucoma is a hereditary disease that is often called ‘the thief of sight’ and left untreated can cause blindness. 50% of patients with advanced glaucoma are unaware they have the condition. Earlier detection of glaucoma allows for earlier treatment and a...
See how having glaucoma can affect your driving. As glaucoma progresses, driving can be one of the first things you need to give up once your field of vision has become compromised. That’s why if you have a close blood relative with glaucoma, brother, sister, father, mother, it’s very important to make sure that you have regular...
Glaucoma is a condition which can affect sight, usually due to build up of pressure within the eye. Glaucoma often affects both eyes, usually to varying degrees. One eye may develop glaucoma quicker than the other. The eyeball contains a fluid called aqueous humour which is constantly produced by the eye, with any excess drained though...
We are sooooo excited boys and girls, mums and dads….yes the latest range of Star Wars and Frozen frames have arrived in Hughes, Macdonald & Davidson’s Opticians. So, do you like Ezra Bridger or Chopper, Elsa or Olaf? Head down to any of our practices to pick out your favourite character frame.
Here’s a good place to start…. Lifestyle – What do you do? Do you like sports? Do you want to wear them full time or part-time? Are you looking for a different look? Can’t wear those designer sunglasses you want? Comfort – There are many options available to you and your optician will ensure you...
Some of you may have seen recent articles in the press about the dangers of wearing and not caring for your contact lenses properly. Here are some dos and don’ts to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and dry them before handling your contact lenses Do not...
