Children's Vision
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Regular Eye Examination for children are vital for the early detection of visual defects such as squints or lazy eye. Before starting school, or maybe before, every child should have an eye examination as their eyes can change rapidly and they may not realize they do not see clearly Research has shown that one in five children have an undetected eye problem
CHILDRENS EYE HEALTH Pamphlet from The College of Optometrists PDF Download on the DOWNLOADS Page
eye examinations
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There is much more to “ Eye Examinations” than just having a “Sight Test” and buying a pair of glasses. During your Eye Examination our highly qualified Optometrist will :
- Carry out a thorough investigation of your vision to determine the strength of lenses your require.
- Check the overall health of your eyes.
- Check for more general health problems including diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Explain all the procedures and treatments that you may need during your visit.
- Discuss any recommendations.
- Our Retinal Camera captures images of the inside of your eye, and these together with accurate records of your visit are stored in our computer system for future reference.
CONTACT LENSES
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CONTACT LENSES
We fit all types of contact lenses :
- Daily Disposable Lenses
- Two Weekly and Monthly Lenses
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Multi Focal Lenses
- Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP Lenses)
Daily Disposable
Great for both occasional and full time wearers. By using a brand new lenses every day your Eye
is less likely to develop microbial infections (compared to traditional reusable lenses).
Daily Disposable Lenses are available for short sight, Long sight, Astigmatism & Presbyopia.
Monthly Lenses
Great for full-time wearers. These Lenses have been around for many years and come in a variety
of shapes, sizes & materials. They rely on greater care, as a single lens has to last a month, and can be more cost effective when worn full time.
The wide range of reusable lenses means they can be better for people with stronger prescriptions, which may not be available in daily disposable.
Modern reusable Lenses tend to be made of Silicon Hydrogel materials which enable more oxygen
to the front of the eye thereby allowing longer wear-time. Monthly Lenses are available for short sight, long sight Astigmatism & Presbyopia.
SPECTACLE LENSES
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Single Vision Lenses
These have the same prescription power across the entire lens.
Bifocal Lenses
These lenses are made up of two lenses to correct both near and far sighted vision.
Progressive Lenses
These lenses correct more than one visual condition, with the focal power “progressing” from top to bottom without a visible line separating them.
Which are the best spectacle lenses for me ?
For a prescription over +3.00, consider a 1.67 high index (thinner) lens and for over +5.00, choose and 1.74 lens.
If your short sighted (over -2.00) consider trivex- a light but tough material – or high index 1.6 lenses.
For a prescription of over -4.00, select 1.67 lenses, and over -6.00, 1.74 lenses
Each of these lenses can be tailored to your individual needs.
retinal photography
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Retinal imaging takes a digital picture of the back of your eye. It shows the Retinal (where light & images hit) the optic disk (a spot on the Retina that holds the Optic Nerve, which sends information to the Brain) and blood vessels.
Retinal imaging has developed rapidly over the past years and is now a mainstay of the Clinical Care and management of patients with retinal as well as Systemic diseases.
6 diseases digital imaging can help detect sooner :
- Glaucoma. Retinal imaging can reveal damage to the optic nerve caused by excess pressure or increased pressure on blood vessels in this area.
- Age related Macular Degeneration.
- Retinal Detachment.
- Diabetic Retinopathy.
- High Blood Pressure.
- Cancer.
The image taken of your eye will be explained to you as we feel this will give you a better understanding of the health of your eye.
These Images together with accurate records will be stored on your secure computer system
for future reference.
GLAUCOMA
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Glaucoma damages the optic nerve at the point where it leaves the eye. It affects between 1 - 2% of people over the age of 40 years in Caucasian populations, and is the most common cause of registered blindness that could be potentially prevented in the UK.
The danger with chronic glaucoma is that there is no pain and your eyesight will seem to be unaffected, but your retina is being damaged.
Glaucoma is caused by increased pressure within the eye. Although this condition normally develops quite slowly, by the time it has been diagnosed, it may have had a significant impact on a person's life, causing blurred or double vision, and sometimes loss of sight.
CATARACTS
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Cataracts are caused by a clouding in the lens of the eye and are the most commonly diagnosed eye condition in adults aged 55 and over.
They tend to develop gradually, and in the early stages can be managed with glasses or contact lenses. When the cloudy area begins to increase, it can cause blurred or double vision, sensitivity to light, increase in glare, a change in how colours appear and can eventually lead to vision loss if not treated.
Cataracts affect the ability to focus clearly and make it difficult to see in certain conditions especially night driving and when the sun is low in the sky.
AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
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Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of eyesight loss in people aged over 50. With age, the macula - the central part of the retina that gives us detailed vision - can begin to break down, causing distorted vision and blurriness, and, if left untreated, can lead to a gradual loss of sight.
Dry AMD, which accounts for around 90% of all cases gradually causes vision in the affected eye to become blurred. The symptoms of Dry AMD tend to develop quite slowly, with mild blurring or distortion gradually worsening over time.
Wet AMD which is a rarer condition, is caused by the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the retina, which can then begin to leak. This causes the retina to lift off, resulting in swelling and impaired vision.
Straight lines that suddenly appear wavy or distorted are a classic symptom of Wet AMD. Anyone noticing this should visit their optometrist immediately, as early intervention is crucial to maintaining vision.
DIABETES
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Patients with diabetes are more likely to develop eye problems, but the principal threat to vision is through diabetic retinopathy. Most patients will have developed some signs of diabetic change in the retina after 20 years. In the UK more than two million people have diabetes, but early detection greatly improves the success of treatment.
With time, diabetes affects the blood vessels of the retina, causing impaired circulation and weakness of the vessel walls. In the earliest stages of the disease, small dot-like haemorrhages may be visible, but vision is not threatened.
As the diabetes progresses and the leakage from the blood vessels increases, the central macular area of the retina becomes swollen and vision is affected.
Retinal photography screening system are invaluable tools to alert us to diabetic eye disease before the onset of symptoms.