We have all seen the comedy programmes on the TV where the character is stumbling, zombie like out the optometrists….just fitted with new contact lenses. Ha Ha. 20 years ago!!! Modern contact lenses are instantly comfortable and optometrists tend to have large and varied banks of trial contacts. The chances are then that you will walk...
Many think that most major eye hazards are found in a factory or construction site, but nearly half are reported to have happened in the home. So, if it happens to you, what should you do…. Corneal Foreign Body is the term used to describe material sticking to the cornea (window of the eye). It...
Almost two million people in the UK are living with sight loss yet over half of sight loss can be avoided so it is vital everyone takes care of their eyes. The biggest risk to eye health is poor uptake of sight tests. Sight tests (nehw15sight-tests-leafletdigital) are an essential health check. Not only...
So the new season has just kicked off, games are scheduled; you just need to keep your team healthy to have all your resources available to you for the season. You study old and emerging training techniques; you work hard and are always looking for ways to gain that competitive edge. Well, we may be...
Visiting the Optometrist for the first time can be a daunting experience for any of us, never mind our children. Check out the video below of a young boy explaining what happens during an eye examination. It’s good to know!
Air Optix Colors combine both beauty and comfort to create a coloured contact lens that not only defines and enhances eye colour but provides long lasting comfort in a monthly disposable form. Choose from a stunning selection of nine colours to make a dramatic change to your eye colour, including Brilliant Blue, Blue Grey, Sterling...
As you can imagine, whether you are a professional or an amateur being able to see is the most important skill in sport. Being able to see, however, is not the full story. To improve sporting performance you need a vision system that is accurate and fast. VISION=DECISION=PRECISION. A full sportvision assessment takes about an...
The UV Index used by our national weather service has made us more aware about the risk of sunburn and skin cancer from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. But, did you know UV and other radiation from the sun can also harm your eyes? Extended exposure to the sun’s UV rays has been linked to...
