When using contact lenses, following the correct steps helps to avoid irritation and keep your eyes healthy. Applying and maintaining contact lenses can be tricky, particularly when you are first getting used to using them. Whether you’re new to contact lenses or experienced and looking for some tips, we’ve put together a useful guide of…
We are OPEN for all NHS and Private eyecare. In accordance with NHS and College of Optometrist guidance. All NHS and private eyecare and associated services are continuing throughout this lockdown. We are operating by appointment only with a locked door policy, whereby appointments can be made online or by contacting us – please refrain…
The food that we consume has a direct correlation to how we feel and our overall health. We are encouraged to maintain a nutritious and balanced diet that benefits both our physical and mental well-being. Similarly to a positive diet keeping us in good shape, it also has the potential to reduce the risk of…
Dry eye syndrome, otherwise known as dry eye disease, is a common condition that occurs amongst many people. It doesn’t tend to be a serious eye issue and there are effective treatments available. In this article we provide insight into what dry is, the symptoms to look out for and how it can be treated.…
Technology in eye care has progressively been improving and Optomap’s widefield retinal imagery is the leading solution at present to assessing sight health. With the use of Optomap, we are now able to offer our patients the opportunity to include Optomap as part of a comprehensive eye exam. An Optomap scan enables a 200-degree digital…
🚨 Covid-19 Update from Marcus Slater 🚨 We are remaining OPEN during the upcoming lockdown for all care, by appointment only, with priority given for urgent appointments. All currently booked NHS and private appointments will remain. Spectacles can be ordered, collected or posted. Contact lenses can be ordered, collected or posted. Dry eye…
There is no denying that a lot changes as we get older, but our eyesight is one of the most noticeable changes that can affect our lives on a daily basis. As you age, you will likely notice changes in the way that you see day-to-day. These changes may start off small and happen gradually,…
When the sun is shining, we all reach for the sun cream to help protect the exposed parts of our bodies, and much like our skin, the health of our eyes is just as important. Getting a daily dose of Vitamin D has positive effects on our health and wellbeing, although overexposure to UV rays…
There is no denying the importance of eye health, especially when you consider that we use our eyes for everything on a daily basis. Though many eye problems can be treated and managed, it is always best to maintain eye health as much as possible from the beginning to prevent avoidable damage. There are a…
It can be difficult to know if your child is struggling with their vision, as many children assume what they are seeing is normal and therefore don’t mention that anything is wrong. A lot of children suffer with short-sightedness, an eye condition that can result in squinting and strained vision. Short-sightedness means not being able…