There was a time when there was only one type of lens available to you, a pretty basic offering. Nowadays with continual scientific research and development you can choose a lens that is suited to your age, needs and activities. Today, you can find lenses for kids, that can stand up to their durability test; they are scratch and impact-resistant...
If you are heading to the slopes anytime soon this winter, remember to properly protect your eyes. Although clear skies and deep powder provide perfect skiing conditions; snow is reflective, so the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are much more powerful on the slopes than elsewhere – posing a risk to your eye health. Whether you...
There have been great advancements in the field of contact lenses in the last ten years. Advancement in technology has created more durable and less expensive disposable lenses, which means a greater choice and freedom for you when it comes to wearing lenses suited to you and your lifestyle. Contact us to discuss which contact lenses would be...
Did you know: 3.5 million people in the UK have diabetes. 17% don’t know they have it. People with diabetes are 60% more likely to develop cataracts. What you should know about diabetic eye disease: Diabetic eye conditions often have no symptoms or warning signs By the time symptoms arise, damage may have already occurred Early...
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...
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...
