If you find yourself having to squint and struggling to clearly see distant objects you may be suffering from myopia, more commonly called shortsightedness. Myopia or short-sightedness usually occurs when the eyes grow slightly too long. This results in light rays focusing before the retina rather than on the retina. It is a common condition and we can easily correct it for you with minus powered prescription glasses or contact lenses.

We recommend you immediately have your eyes tested if you think you might be suffering from this condition; it can be hazardous to you and other road users to drive if suffering from myopia without having your eyes tested.

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If you find yourself having to squint and struggling to clearly see near objects such as text in a book, newspaper or on a computer screen you may be suffering from hyperopia, more commonly called farsightedness.

Hyperopia is an eye condition commonly caused by eyeballs that are shorter than usual. This results in light rays focusing after the retina rather than on the retina. It is a common condition and we can easily correct it for you with plus powered lenses or contact lenses.

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Many people experience this problem, which is called presbyopia, in their early to mid 40s. The lens inside the eye becomes stiffer with age and can cause it to lose its ability to finely focus light rays. It is a common condition and we can easily correct it for you with prescription varifocals or ‘reading glasses’.

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There is no age limit on wearing contact lenses. 

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In short no, a valid contact lens prescription is legally required to purchase contact lenses.

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Amblyopia, commonly referred to as lazy eye, is an eye condition that usually occurs in early childhood where the child’s vision does not develop properly. It usually affects one eye but can also affect both. If your child has amblyopia they will not receive clear images through one of their eyes, and therefore their brain will not receive a clear image. The other eye usually compensates resulting in the affected eye becoming ‘lazy’.

Lazy eye can be treated and corrected but should be diagnosed early on, ideally before the age of 6.

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A digital retinal photograph is a high-resolution, digital photograph of the central 30 degrees of the retina. We use this photograph to create photographic record of your eye health. We can then compare your photographs at each of your following eye tests to see if there have been any fundamental changes within your eye.

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Statistically, if you have glaucoma in your family you may be more at risk of developing it. Your chances are also increased if you are a smoker. It is essential to notify us if you know of any history of glaucoma in your family as it can often be treated effectively if it is diagnosed in time.

We recommend more regular eye tests to make sure any early symptoms are picked up quickly. Click here to book an appointment with us now or drop in to one of our locations today.

If you are over 40 and your Mother, Father, Sibling or children have been diagnosed with Glaucoma you will receive an eye test free of charge.

A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye that leads to a decrease in vision. Cataracts cannot spread and are not contagious. The main cause of cataracts is aging however there is medical evidence to suggest that those suffering from diabetes, those who take steroid tablets over a prolonged period, those with a family history of cataracts and those who have suffered a significant trauma or injury to the eye in the past are at higher risk of developing cataracts.

They cannot be prevented, nor can their progress be stopped or reversed. Cataract progression may be slowed down with the use of ultra violet protective eyewear or contact lenses. A balanced diet with plenty green vegetables will also help to avoid cataract.

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