" Why is the print so much smaller nowadays ? " How many times have you said the statement as above especially when you are holding a piece of paper further and further away . Or you are in a restaurant with " mood lighting "...
Well that time of year is here again when not only are your children home for half term but also witches, ghouls and devils will be roaming our streets once again. Exactly Halloween will be with us as well much to the delight of most...
Most of us attend our Opticians on a regular basis and find it a reasonably pleasant experience. However we do have some patients for whom the thought of an eye examination fills them with dread. This small minority of people are "afraid " that they...
This week two classes from one of our local primary schools will be making their annual visit to Eyewise. This has become an event that all the children look forward to and it forms part of this term's studies for them. The classes come along one...
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...