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The advantages of switching to contact lenses

Contact lenses

Contact lenses have been available from optical practices for as long as the NHS has been operating their spectacle voucher scheme. They are steeped in history, with the first and most basic concept of a contact lens being credited to the great inventor, Leonardo da Vinci.

Whilst he was unable to produce a working contact lens, his understanding and hypothesis about a ‘bowl shaped’ device with variable water content is a premise that has remained throughout the development of the contact lenses manufactured today.

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Like them or loathe them: all you need to know about Varifocal Lenses

There are many different types of spectacle lenses available on the market. As we age, there will most likely come a time when your optician recommends switching to a varifocal lens. Varifocal lenses are the most advanced type of lens you can buy. They provide vision for all distances in a single lens and are an option for people over 40 who have presbyopia.

A lot of people cringe at the prospect of wearing varifocals. Even when they are the best solution for a customer’s prescription and lifestyle needs. We frequently get told they have tried varifocal lenses in the past and didn’t get on with them. For example, they made the wearer feel odd or sick, they struggled to find the reading area or felt a swimming effect. Another popular comment is that the intermediate area isn’t big enough for the computer work they do.

Many of our clients fall into the 40 plus age category. So we thought we would talk about the many different varifocal or progressive lenses available. And why sometimes wearing them doesn’t always go to plan.

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Why it’s important to have regular eye examinations

Eye Test

We often talk about the importance of having regular eye examinations because we can see so much about our general health through the health of our eyes. Many eye conditions can be treated or controlled if diagnosed early enough. If left undetected, they can cause sight loss. Regular eye examinations can also detect diabetes and tumours.

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The Benefits of Sunglasses to Protect Against Sun Damage

Sun Glasses for Summer

So, the sun has finally decided to shine, and now that summer is upon us, we can look forward to at least a few weeks of better weather. Many of us will be holidaying in the UK this year. So some hot sunny weather will be a treat.

We have noticed a lot of people have experienced difficulties with their eyesight during lockdown. After seeing a consultant and receiving treatment, they were all advised to purchase a good quality pair of sunglasses to protect their eyes against damage from the sun.

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