Multifocal Contact Lenses and Presbyopia When we reach the fabulous 40s, the only thing that may not be so fabulous is our eyesight. Presbyopia, a natural part of aging, sneaks up on us early to mid 40s. We start to struggle to read the small print on the back of packaging, restaurant menu’s become hard to...
What is dry eyes? Dry eye is a chronic (long-term) condition. This means that once you have had it, it can come back even after it has cleared up. It often affects both eyes, but one eye may be worse than the other. Dry eye does not normally cause permanent problems with your sight, but...
Do you own a Smartphone? In today’s digital age, 85% of adults in the UK have a smartphone, which is now an integral part of peoples lives. Functions available have grown rapidly over time and we use it in both our social and working life. Recent research reports that 34% of UK adults look at...
Are you eye fit? There are many aspects of your lifestyle that have an affect on the fitness of your eyes. Do you exercise? Do you drink alcohol? Do you eat a healthy balanced diet? Do you smoke? Below we discuss the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise is essential to stay fit and...
Your Child’s Eye Health – Follow our top tips for keeping your eyes and vision healthy Your child’s sight is precious. Good vision helps them learn, play and communicate with the world around them. Yet, there are more than a million children in the UK with undetected vision problems. Children’s eyes continue to develop until...
Your guide to age-related eye conditions and taking care of your eyes after retirement. Visual acuity declines and our risk of developing a sight-threatening eye condition increases as we age. Sight after 60 is due to a number of reasons: The natural ageing process Environmental factors Lifestyle factors Genetic factors Regular eye testing In addition...
All about eye tests – Why they’re essential health checks and what to expect Many people think having an eye test is just about checking whether your vision needs correcting, but there are other important reasons to have eye tests. An eye test is a vital health check on the health of your eyes and...
It’s National Eye Health Week 2018! During #eyeweek, 24-30 September, 2018, we will be providing you with lots of information on how to look after your eyes and how important it is to have regular eye tests to ensure your vision is the best it can be. This eye test will also check the health of...
As we age our body, skin and hair changes. As we turn 60 and above, the performance of our eyes also decreases. Presbyopia is part of the natural aging process. Cataracts are so common among 60+ they could be seen as age-related but are a disease. Thankfully, nowadays, cataract surgery is so effective that 100%...
Mulberry eyewear dazzles at training/buying day in Barcelona Practice managers, Linda and Margaret recently had an exciting trip to Barcelona with one of our suppliers DeRigo. The ladies were there for a training/buying day where they were treated to many delights including one of the first sightings of the new Mulberry eyewear range. The event...
