Let’s face it, driving can be quite tricky at this time of year with a mix of icy conditions, glare from low-lying sun, and dark winter nights. But how many of us consider a visit to the local optometrist to check if our vision is up to the challenges of Mother Nature? It is somewhat...

10% of kids have eye-learning problems which can make words blurred or scrambled 1 in 4 children have an undetected eye problem 76% of children haven’t had an eye exam by the age of 5 About 20% of children struggle to read because of vision problems Children don’t know that what they see isn’t what...

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...

Why are having regular eye examinations so important? If I had a £1 every time I heard this question….Not to put too much emphasis on the importance of a half hour eye examination, but it could mean the difference of being able to see or not. At an eye exam we can pick up on...