With a second lockdown just a few days away, we are very much aware that our patients rely on us for their ongoing eye care. We would like to reassure you that, as always, we will be here to take care of you through this very difficult time. We are currently awaiting official clarification but […]

What does an optometrist do? An optometrist will examine both the outside and inside of your eyes. They’ll test how well you can focus and your perception of depth and colour. They’ll give you advice on any visual problems, detect any ocular disease or abnormality and refer you to a doctor is necessary. And, if […]

We have taken the decision to move to a “private-only” model, signalling an end to our association with the NHS. This is something that we have been considering for some time and we believe that now is the right time to make this change, for your benefit. We passionately believe that comprehensive eye care should […]

World Sight Day is an annual day in October held to raise awareness on of visual impairment and blindness. This year’s theme is “Hope in Sight”. Around the globe at least 1 billion people have a vision impairment that could have been prevented or has yet to be treated. Although the majority of people with […]

What is a migraine with aura or retinal migraine? Migraine is the most common and disabling neurological disorder in the UK.  It affects 1 in 7 people and is more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined.1  In fact, tension type headaches and migraine rank as the second and third most common disease in the […]

We are all hoping that our children can return to school this September.  And after nearly four months at home we’re bound to be busy running through our check list of all the things they’ll need; bigger uniform, school shoes, stationary etc.  But it’s also really important to add ‘book an eye test’ to your […]

The recent relaxations of lockdown, whilst welcome, come with updated Government instructions* on face masks. To ensure you’re safe and protected from the spread of Covid-19, both your nose and mouth must be covered by a face covering.  However if you wear a mask with spectacles you’ll probably have noticed that your glasses keep fogging […]

WE ARE OPEN AGAIN 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 2pm on Saturday for ALL private appointments and urgent/ essential NHS appointments. Please call us before you visit the practice as we are now operating an “appointment only” system. Your new patient journey We will initially book a Telephone or Video Consultation […]

The last few weeks have seen the UK basking in exceptional hot and sunny weather. And even if all we’ve been able to do it enjoy it from the lockdown confines of our own gardens or open windows we still need to make sure that we wear sunglasses. Sunglasses are often seen as a fashion […]

During this period of lockdown, it’s really important to look after our eyes. Especially as opticians are restricted from carrying out regular eye tests at the moment. Trying to eat a balanced diet is essential not just for general wellbeing but also to help us to protect our eyes from potential health conditions. Our body’s […]