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Does my Eye Sight Meet Driving Standards?

Driving is essential for many of us for our daily lives whether it is driving to work or for social use. A range of vision standards...

Am I Suitable for Contact Lenses?

If I had a fiver every time someone asked me this question over 20 plus years of contact lens fitting experience I would have been off to...

Are You Making A Great First Impression?

When you meet someone for the first time you judge them. Whether you agree or disagree with this, it is a fact. Your brain creates a...

What is Better Monthlies or Daily Contact Lenses?

I have worn contact lenses for nearly 10 years now. Having both worn monthly and daily lenses, I can tell you I have experienced the high...

Protect Your Child’s Eyes From UV Rays

We all know how important it is to make sure children wear plenty of sun screen to protect them from the harmful rays of the sun,...

Mythbusting Contact Lenses! What You Need to Know.

Ever considered getting contact lenses but felt put off by some of the negative myths surrounding them? We’re here to get the bottom of...

With or Without?

You may have sat in the consulting room chair, with the lenses in front of your eyes, and wondered why the optometrist keeps asking you-...

Myopia Management

What is Myopia and how many people are affected? Myopia (short-sightedness) is a common, progressive condition of the eye where near...

What is Visual Stress?

Do you become extremely tired when reading? Have you noticed reading isn’t as fluent as you would expect it to be? If you have noticed...

What is Ortho-Keratology?

Have you ever dreamt of a safe, reversible alternative to laser eye surgery? I know I have. Orthokeratology (“EyeDream”) is a vision...

What is OCT and how Could it Help me?

We pride ourselves in offering the very best in eye care as we believe sight is the most precious of our five senses. We understand that...

Varifocal vs Occupational Lenses

Varifocal Lenses Progressive Power Lenses (PPL), commonly known as ‘Varifocal’ lenses are generally recommended by Optometrists and...

Are Headaches Related to my Eyes?

More than 10 million people in the UK regularly suffer from headaches. If it has been some time since your last eye examination, a...

Why do I get Visual Disturbances?

For the majority of the time we see clearly in any given circumstance and often we don’t give our sight a second thought! Occasionally,...

Why Have Regular Eye Tests?

You feel your eyes are healthy and you can see clearly, so you are probably thinking I don’t need an eye test… Well just as your car...

When can my Child Start Wearing Contact Lenses?

It is now quite common for children of around 7 or 8 years old, or even younger, to start wearing contact lenses part time - giving them...

My Child Keeps Needing Stronger Glasses, What can I do?

Myopia (short-sightedness) has become much more common worldwide in recent years and in the UK between 20- 40% of the population are now...

What are the Different Types of Spectacle Lenses

We all have unique vision correction needs with varying degrees of near or far sightedness and astigmatism. Today’s lenses are built...

What are the Different Types of Contact Lenses

There are two general types of contact lenses: hard and soft. The hard lenses most commonly used today are rigid, gas-permeable lenses...

How Often Should I Have my Eyes Tested?

An eye examination is really important and don’t forget we are not just checking how well you can see and if you need glasses. A large...