Marcus Slater is an Optometrist, Dispensing Optician and the part-owner of Reynolds & Slayer Opticians alongside his wife, Sophie. He is one of a handful of Optometrists in Cornwall to hold the College of Optometrists Diploma in Independent Prescribing, alongside a host of other qualifications that position him as one of the county's leading ocular experts.
Now that October has arrived, it is officially time to shop for your Halloween Costume! While some spooky contact lenses sound like the perfect addition to your outfit, it is very important to remember the risks to wearing decorative contact lenses. What Are the Risks of Halloween Contacts? Your eyes are extremely delicate…
Having itchy eyes is always frustrating, and finding the right solution can be extremely difficult when you aren’t sure of what is causing these symptoms. It is important for you to be able to recognise the difference between a seasonal allergy like hayfever and an eye infection, or any other causes that may need…
Taking care of your child’s eyesight can be complicated, especially when they might not be aware of how their vision compares to the ideal standard. As such, it’s a good idea to take them for a routine eye appointment every 2 years or less, depending on their needs. Of course, COVID restrictions over the last…
The UK is finally fully opening up again after a long period of social distancing. It’s the perfect time to get all of our ‘life admin’ in order – and a trip to your local opticians is the perfect example of an important task for your checklist! Here are 6 reasons to visit a local…
So, you’ve successfully escaped the big city and made the move down to Cornwall. Congratulations – an exciting new adventure awaits! Finding a reliable optician in a busy hub like Falmouth or Penzance is a crucial step in settling down in a new place. Luckily, Cornwall is well-equipped to serve your optical needs. Finding the…
When the summer rolls around, the question of whether you should splash out on a nice pair of sunglasses or purchase some contact lenses often arises. Below, we have listed both pros and cons so you can make an informed decision. We advise that you pick the option that suits your lifestyle best! Pros…
With summer on the horizon and beach days on their way, we’d like to share some advice on how to keep your eyes healthy this year. We all know that wearing SPF and keeping our skin from getting burnt is vital, but our eyes can get damaged too! Continue reading for some expert advice on…
As opticians, we understand the importance of carrying out thorough and detailed eye examinations. After all, protecting vision and eye health is paramount. This relies heavily on using the latest technology including optical coherence tomography scans, which works in a similar way to ultrasound. These are 3D eye scans that use light to pick up…
Myopia, also known as short sightedness, is a vision problem that an increasing number of people face. Luckily, Reynolds Opticians can help to control things. Thanks to orthokeratology and EyeDream, the impact of myopia can be controlled in a simple and straightforward way. If you would like to know more about orthokeratology and myopia control,…
Glaucoma is a common eye issue that can affect people of all ages but most notably adults in their 70’s & 80’s. If left untreated, glaucoma has the potential to lead to loss of vision, therefore making it important that the condition is diagnosed in its early stages. At Reyonlds & Slater, we specialise in…