by Adult and Children's Opticians | 22 Jan 2016 | Optometry
“Is my child old enough to wear contact lenses?”. The real question is, “Is my child mature enough to wear contact lenses?” Eye care practitioners can offer guidelines, but only a parent can really answer that question. Children usually adapt well to... by Adult and Children's Opticians | 22 Jan 2016 | Eye disease, Eye health, Optometry
Retinal photographs are photographs of the retina at the back of the eye. They are painless and very easy to take. No drops are usually required. The process is so simple that it is also available to children The photograph, stored on our computer database, gives an... by Adult and Children's Opticians | 22 Jan 2016 | Eye disease, Eye health, Optometry
Some people are at higher risk of eye conditions, such as glaucoma and diabetic eye disease, because of their age, family history or origins. Are you over 40 years old? People over 40 are at increasing risk of developing glaucoma and glaucoma screening is a routine... by Adult and Children's Opticians | 22 Jan 2016 | Eye health, Optometry
Thousands of people in the UK today have an eye disease but don’t know it. You could be one of them. By the time you notice your vision is affected, it may be too late to save all your sight. Your Optometrist routinely checks for signs of high blood pressure,...
