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Optometrist: Taking a Look Into Your Eyes

The aim of this blog is to collect together lots of useful advice and tips which will help you to learn about the role an optometrist can play in helping you to maintain your eye health. I should make it clear that I'm not a trained optometrist. But I'm am someone who has carried out a lot of research into the steps an eye doctor will take to assess and treat different conditions which can affect your vision. Read on to find out more about glaucoma, short and long sightedness, and much more. Please come back soon for more updates!

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Understanding Astigmatism: Signs and Symptoms
20 November 2023

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that affects …

Understanding Macular Degeneration
19 September 2023

The human eye is capable of detecting light and be …

Are Your Kids Eligible for Ortho-K?
26 October 2022

Parents with a high degree of astigmatism may ofte …

How To Choose The Perfect Prescription Eyewear For You
28 January 2022

Choosing a new pair of glasses is the most difficu …

Differences Between Wet and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
22 April 2021

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause y …

Understanding Astigmatism: Signs and Symptoms

20 November 2023
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Astigmatism is a common eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a refractive error that causes blurred vision at both near and far distances. This condition affects the shape of the cornea, which is the clear front part of the eye, leading to difficulty seeing fine details and blurry vision. Here are some of the signs and symptoms of astigmatism and how an optometrist can help you manage this condition. Read More 

Understanding Macular Degeneration

19 September 2023
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The human eye is capable of detecting light and being able to convert it into electrochemical impulses in neurons. One of the key parts of this intricate system is the macula, a small area in the retina that is responsible for one's central, sharpest vision. When the macula suffers damage or wears down with age, it can lead to a condition known as macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is common among older individuals, and it could potentially cause serious disruption to one's life. Read More 

Are Your Kids Eligible for Ortho-K?

26 October 2022
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Parents with a high degree of astigmatism may often find their children develop shortsightedness. The parents may wonder if the kids will need to go through a lifetime of eye care, where they have to get glasses, contact lenses and frequent visits to an optician. However, these days, there are some additional options when it comes to treating shortsightedness in younger people and there's a new procedure known as orthokeratology to consider in some cases. Read More 

How To Choose The Perfect Prescription Eyewear For You

28 January 2022
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Choosing a new pair of glasses is the most difficult part of any eye exam appointment, with so many choices of frame shape, style, and colour. However, this guide provides a few suggestions for choosing your perfect prescription eyewear, from thinking about face shape to considering your unique sense of style. Think About Your Face Shape Thinking about your face shape is an essential step when choosing glasses, as different styles suit different faces. Read More 

Differences Between Wet and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

22 April 2021
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause you to lose at least part of your vision. However, the severity and treatment options depend on what kind of AMD you have. Both types of AMD affect your central vision and shouldn't be ignored. Here is more information about the difference between wet and dry AMD and what you can do to keep the condition from worsening. What Is Dry AMD? Dry AMD is very common. Read More