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...
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...
You might start noticing that your vision is less clear than before. A cataract can make things seem blurry and you might find that one eye is more blurred than the other. Some people notice colour change, developing a yellowish tint. Some are affected by light such as glare of headlights at night or during...
Always seek professional advice – make sure your vision is in safe hands The eye, like all other parts of the body, is unique and the ability to see is recognised as one of the most important human senses. It is therefore essential, regardless of age, to have regular eye examinations to monitor the health...
“I’ve never had any problems with my eyes, do I really need this fancy new scan?” This is a question that was put to me by a sceptical forty-something man recently. Before I’d even started his examination he explained that his vision was fine, he didn’t need glasses, and the only reason he had come...
Your kid wants to wear contact lenses, but you are not sure…. 65% of teens said wearing contact lenses helps them perform better at sports. 80% of parents agree that it’s easy for their teen to put on and take off contacts. 73% of teens said reactions to my new look without glasses was positive....
