Top Tips on How to Relieve Tired Eyes Apply a warm washcloth Warm compresses can add moisture, ease pain, increase blood flow, relax muscle spasms Adjust lights and device screens Different tasks call for different light. Watching TV is easier on your eyes when the room is softly lit. While reading, put the light behind...
Glaucoma Awareness Month Glaucoma Awareness month’s main objective is to spread the word, that Glaucoma is a sight stealing disease, which is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the UK, but can be prevented! What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma occurs when eye pressure in the eye is elevated. This causes damage to the...
If you drive, you have a legal obligation to ensure your vision is roadworthy and meets the DVLA eyesight standard for driving. Full details can be found here If you struggle to read a car number plate from 20 metres away, contact your local practice to book an eye test today.
Regular eye tests – every two years unless advised otherwise by your optometrist – are essential health checks for all. Check out this Top Tips leaflet on keeping your eyes healthy.
Here at Hughes, Macdonald & Davidson Opticians we are focusing on our green credentials as an Opticians by pledging to be eco-friendly and sustainable in our operations. We are working hard to positively impact our planet by following sustainable office practices, such as using email, video-conferencing, energy saving lightbulbs, recycled paper & double sided printing....
HOYA’S MiYOSMART Lenses Nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing for your child now and in the future. You want to see your child thrive and the key to this is, seeing! You may have noticed your child struggling to see clearly at a distance, making it harder to concentrate at school and...
Get Your Sunglasses Out! During the summer months there is usually a lot of emphasis on protecting your skin from Ultraviolet (UV) rays. But don’t forget about protecting your eyes too! Exposure to UV rays can increase the risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and growths on the eye including cancer. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are...
