Spring is here, the birds are singing, and the trees and flowers are blooming. It has been a long winter, but there is much to look forward to. Spending more time outside is a welcome change for many but for millions of adults and young people it can bring on…
Hello and Happy Springtime! This month I am going to be talking to you about gardening. Yes, you read that correctly, your local Optometrist is going to be talking to you about gardening! There is a link - I promise. There are plenty of seeds you can sow at this…
I can see everything I need to, so that means my eyes are fine…right? Wrong. I wish it were that straightforward, but many eye conditions have no symptoms in the early stages, and this is when we want them to be picked up so that if there is a suitable…
Learn about how you can slow the progression of short sightedness in children.
Exciting changes are ahead in optometry, and COVID-19 has sped up this process. Gone are the days where optometrists simply carried out sight tests day in, day out. Our job role has expanded to support our colleagues in the NHS and optometrists now have the opportunity to gain extra qualifications.…
When you venture out to certain places in this new life we’re living, you may be required to wear a face covering. This can feel unpleasant but if you wear spectacles it can be a real annoyance when it causes them to mist up! Being back in practice over the…
You’ve ticked new uniform, pencil case, haircut and school shoes off your back to school checklist, so your children are all set for the new school term, or are they? What about their eyesight? Research has shown that 13% of children have an undiagnosed vision problem which impacts on their…
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of preventable sight loss in the UK? Diabetes is a condition which means your blood glucose level is too high. Insulin helps glucose enter the cells in our body so that we can use it as fuel. Diabetes occurs when your…
I hope that as you read this, the sun is shining as beautifully as it is at the time of writing! Spending time outdoors is well known to be vital for our mental health, but what about our eye health? Our eyes are ten times more sensitive to UV light…
Looking after your eyes As we find ourselves in these unprecedented times due to COVID-19, our normal daily routines have, in many cases changed dramatically. We may now find ourselves working from home, glued to the news or social media, shopping online instead of in person, home schooling, keeping in…