4 Mar 2024
Whether you are fairly new to contact lenses or you have been wearing them for years, it is always worth taking a few minutes every now and then to refresh your knowledge and the best practices for safe contact lens wear. Whilst there is a lot of contact lens care information out there, our optometrist brings you the basics all in one article.
4 Mar 2024
Most contact lens wearers happily wear their contact lenses with no issues, however, it’s not uncommon to experience some problems, particularly if you are new to contact lens wear. Our optometrist explains some of the most common problems that contact lens wearers experience and how to deal with them.
4 Mar 2024
Contact lens aftercare is important if you are a contact lens wearer, but taking the time to attend an optician's appointment can be time consuming and inconvenient, did you know you can now carry out your contact lens aftercare at home? Check out our optometrists' helpful guide.Ever wondered why all baby's eyes are blue, how fast do we blink, or what percentage of coloured blind people are male? Thought so.
Here we have explained 24 interesting facts relating to the eyes, great for those wanting to up their general knowledge for the pub quiz.One question that often comes up when trying to decide between contact lenses and eyeglasses is the cost.
Many people wonder if contacts lenses cost less over time than conventional prescription glasses, the answer is somewhat complex and depends on your specific circumstances.Here we compare the cost of glasses verses contact lenses and what else you might want to consider before making your choice.Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, is caused by air-born pollen particles released by plants during specific times of the year.
It generally peaks in the spring months and again in the late summer months if ragweed pollen induced.
Discover which pollen's to avoid and when, plus find out how you can help relieve symptoms.Presbyopia is an eye condition that makes it harder to focus on objects close to you. This usually happens within a few years of your fortieth birthday, but can happen at any point in your life.
Presbyopia is also known as age-related farsightedness or long-sightedness. Objects that are far away are easier to focus on, but objects closer to your face may become blurry or smeary.Here we explain the exactly what presbyopia is, what causes it and what treatments are available.