“Unfortunately, many serious driving accidents occur in the winter months, when driving conditions are worse and drivers’ vision becomes more limited, so it’s important you give yourself the best possible chance to avoid the dangers. Optometrists are trained to make sure your vision is corrected to the highest standard possible and can help you tackle the challenges associated with driving in difficult conditions.”  The Association of Optometrists is sharing six winter-driving tips to help keep road users safe: 1. Have a sight test Have a sight test at least every two years, or more often if your optometrist recommends it. It’s the best way to identify if your vision has changed and if you need an up-to-date prescription. Your optometrist...

We are in search of a candidate to fill this position, who has an overall enthusiastic outlook on life and who enjoys people.   The right person will be forward thinking, have an interest in fashion/style, a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn within a fast paced Award Winning Optical Boutique. We thrive on providing the most enjoyable client journey within our practice, offering a superior service with our exclusive and technically advanced products. CRITERIA We require a new team member to: - have at least 6 GCSE’s and desirably 2 A’levels (or equivalent of.) - have previous experience working in a retail environment - be IT literate and proficient in the use of social media. -...

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  Global Pharma Citation:"Sinead McGurk, Optometrist of the Year 2021 (N.I.) has demonstrated expertise, dedication,  and an unwavering commitment to excellence within her field.  Our Selection Process As in previous years Global Health & Pharma has endeavoured to ensure that only the most deserving are recognised. All nominees were judged on their merits with assessment centred around an extensive evaluation of skills and services on offer.  Global Health & Pharma's merit driven approach has brought us much commendation throughout its use and allows our team to identify those most dedicated to demonstrating expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence within their field.   

Did you know?  More than half (52%) of parents believe that every child has a full sight test at primary school, and don’t understand the limitations of what is offered. Here are some simple messages for parents and carers of children at school: A full sight test with an optometrist is more thorough than vision screening – it includes an eye health check that can detect signs of disease, and can identify colour deficiency and different types of refractive errors  Vision screening for 4-5 year olds is inconsistently delivered across the UK, with many Local Authorities not offering any service at all Vision screening is poor at identifying hyperopia and astigmatism which are common and significant refractive errors  Children should be...

Myth 1 "Glasses might make my child's vision worse or give them a lazy eye" The Association of Optometrists advice: "Wearing glasses does not make your eyes ‘weak,’ or ‘dependent’ on glasses. In most cases, glasses will actually help to relieve strain on the eyes and to relax the eye muscles. Wearing glasses as prescribed can help our sight to develop normally and achieve its full potential. Recent evidence has shown that under correction of certain types of prescription can in fact accelerate a deterioration. You should always encourage your child to wear their glasses as instructed by your optometrist."   Myth 2 "I don't need to arrange a sight test for my child because their school/nursery will take care...

The College of Optometrists have published survey results showing a significant number of people felt their vision got worse during lockdown. The research found that: 22 percent of people noticed their vision get worse during lockdown  32 percent of people believe that spending more time in front of screens has worsened their vision. This was a particular concern for those aged between 18 and 34, with 42 percent feeling screen time caused their vision to deteriorate. Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for The College of Optometrists said: “We know that many people will be concerned about vision changes during lockdown. It is very important that if your vision has deteriorated or if you are experiencing a red or painful...