Once again here at Eyewise we are raising funds for a charity and this time it is for Optometry Giving Sight . We are taking part in The World Sight Day challenge which is next Thursday October 10th. On this day we will be asking our...
Once again at Eyewise we are doing our best to support charities by holding an event and trying to raise funds . With this in mind we are holding a coffee morning this coming Friday September 27th. between 9.15-12.15 pm. We are taking part in what...
1. Always ensure that the prescription in your glasses is up todate over a third of people aged 75 and over are wearing the wrong glasses. 2. If you notice any little black dots or shapes like a spiders web you could have what are called...
We all need to be much more aware during this special week about our own eye health care so here are a few tips to keep your eyes in the very best of condition. 1. Quit smoking , as this has been directly linked to blindness...
This week is National Eye Health Week so we all need to be more aware of protecting our eyesight which is one of the most precious senses that we have. The whole family from the young to the old can benefit this week by checking when...
The first step to taking proper care of your eyeglasses is keeping them clean; it is important to clean your spectacles on a regular basis. Not only can dirty or smudged glasses impair your vision, but dirt and grime that is not removed can scratch...
The retina is one of the most important parts of the eye and if it becomes damaged or stops working you can potentially go blind. Thanks to modern technology, which has made great advances in recent years there is now a new device " The Optomap...
Most people are aware that a poor diet is not good for your general health but it has been shown that over 60% of people in this country do not realise that it can also affect your eyes. We all know the old saying "eat carrots...
Even though this has been the warmest summer for ten years we can begin to see that the nights are drawing in and of cause along with that it means the end of the long school holiday. I'm sure that lots of people are now beginning...
There have been dramatic advances in technology in the last few years which means that Opticians can now diagnose and monitor potentially serious medical conditions that affect your eyes. Here at Eyewise we now have a new retinal camera and a laser scanning device called an...