Staying Safe In The Snow
Après-ciating the dangers of snowblindness! The ski season has arrived and the count down until you can put on your skis or jump onto your b
What is a Cataract?
A cataract can be described as a cloudiness or opacity within the lens of the eye. The lens sits inside the eye, behind the coloured part known as the iris. It is made of crystalline fibres and is responsible for approximately 1/3 of the eye’s focusing ability. When we are born, the lens is very clear and elastic, it is this elasticity that allows children and young people to focus easily. As we age and approach 40, the lens loses some of its elasticity, this is known as pres
You're Guide to Choosing the Right Pair of Glasses
Choosing the right pair of glasses is not always the easiest job. One of the most frequently asked questions we get in practice is ‘what shape of frame will best suit my face?’. It’s a really important decision and one you may have to live with for the next two years so it’s worth taking time to make sure your glasses look fantastic… after all your face is the first thing everyone sees. Choosing a frame that compliments your looks rather than masking them is the most importan
