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Discover relief with the Hycosan & Optase Starter Dry Eye Kit.

The Hycosan and Optase Starter Dry Eye Kit is clinically tested and approved by Optometrists. The latest research indicates that dry eye disease is best treated using a HCH regimen – Heat, Cleanse and Hydrate. The starter dry eye kit features all 3:

1. OPTASE  Moist Heat Mask – Hydrobead® technology releases a natural moist heat into your eye lids. Reusable and washable, it tackles both the symptoms and causes of dry eye.
2. OPTASE  Tea Tree Oil Daily Cleansing Gel  – 3 in 1 formula that cleanses, moisturises and soothes eye lids.
3. Hycosan Extra Dry Eye Drops – Unique preservative free formulation for severe and persistent dry eye symptoms.

Discover the relief today, with this complete kit, available in practice now for only £27.99. 

More details can be found here

HMD Peterhead Vacancy – Optometrist

We are looking for an Optometrist to join our Peterhead team.

Applicants need to be GOC registered, we will consider full-time and part-time applicants.

You will find more details here 

Please send CVs to teri.carle@hmdopticians.co.uk

New Turriff Practice Manager / Dispensing Optician – Darren Forsyth

We are delighted to announce that Darren Forsyth has joined HMD Turriff as our new practice manager / dispensing optician. Darren brings over 15 years of experience to the role. For the last 13 years Darren has been with HMD Opticians based in Inverurie and Peterhead.

As a qualified dispensing optician, Darren will be instrumental in leading our Turriff team, building strong patient relationships and ensuring our commitment to outstanding service continues.

Darren said, “I’m excited to take on this new role in Turriff, adding a new string to my bow, whilst making use of the dispensing knowledge I’ve gained throughout my optical career so far. I look forward to meeting all the local patients and working alongside my brilliant colleagues”

Pop in and say hello, Darren and the new team are looking forward to meet you.

Glaucoma Awareness Month 

Glaucoma awareness is important for all of us to share. Glaucoma is known as the silent thief of sight, because the loss of vision usually occurs slowly over a long period of time, this is why early detection is key!

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is often due to increased pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure). This can lead to gradual vision loss and potentially blindness.

• Increased pressure / fluid imbalance – Your eye constantly produces fluid, which should drain out through a drainage angle. Glaucoma occurs when this drainage system malfunctions. This causes fluid to build up and pressure to rise, damaging the optic nerve.
• Optic nerve – This nerve transmits visual information from your eye to your brain, so damage directly affects your sight.

Regular eye exams are the key to identifying eye health concerns such as glaucoma. Book your next eye exam here!