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…
Allergies are hugely annoying, especially if they cause eye discomfort. Allergies can cause dry, itchy, red and irritated eyes. All of these symptoms can be painful and uncomfortable if they are not addressed. Luckily, there are things that you can do to look after your eyes when you have allergies. Avoid rubbing your eyes, bathing…
Optomap ultra widefield retinal photography now available in practice In another first for Cornwall, Reynolds & Slater Optometrists have become the first practice in Cornwall to offer Optomap ultra wide-field retinal photography scans. We now offer our patients access to the optomap as part of their comprehensive eye exam. The optomap is a 200 degree…
For a number of eye related problems, eye drops are the solution. However, using eye drops isn’t simply a case of going to a pharmacy and picking up the first bottle you see. In order for eye drops to have the desired effect you need to choose the right eye drops, store them safely and…
We are OPEN for all NHS and Private eyecare What will we ask of you during your visit, to safeguard us all against Coronavirus? We are open at Penzance and Falmouth for all eye care and spectacles, by appointment. We are also contactable by telephone and video consultations for queries and eye issues. Please…