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…
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. As you age, you will likely notice changes in the way that you see on a day to day basis. These changes start off small and happen gradually, but eventually you will probably start…
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…
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. Avoiding 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…