Specialist Services
Overnight Vision Correction/Myopia Control
Ortho-k is available for patients with the following prescription:
Spherical spectacle prescription of -5.00D
Astigmatism of up to -2.50D
Ortho-k is ideal for:
- People who want clear natural vision all day – every day
- Sporty or active people
- Young people – Ortho-k can help to reduce the progression of short sightedness
- People who have considered laser surgery but are worried about the risks
- Ortho-k for Children
A life without limitations!
Ortho-k is fantastic for children, giving them the freedom to enjoy a life without limitations. Numerous studies have also shown that ortho-k can dramatically slow or even stop the progression of short-sightedness.
Ortho-k has been in use in the UK since 2002, and is only ever fitted by an optical specialist. It is non-invasive, comfortable, effective and safe and has already transformed the lives of thousands of people.
Miyosmart Spectacle Lenses
A BREAKTHROUGH IN MYOPIA MANAGEMENT
MiYOSMART is an innovative spectacle lens for myopia management developed by HOYA together with its research collaborator. Based on a two-year clinical trial results, MiYOSMART is proven to curb myopia progression in children on average by 60%* with its award-winning D.I.M.S. (Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments) technology.
Blepharitis and BlephEx Management
BlephEx, the newest treatment for blepharitis, is an in-practice procedure performed directly by our Optometrists . With BlephEx the clinician thoroughly and precisely eliminates the scurf and bacterial debris, the main causes of inflammatory lid disease.
Common symptoms of blepharitis:
Itching or scratchy eyes
Foreign body sensation
Tearing
Crusting
Redness/inflammation
Mattering
Dry eyes
Eye rubbing
Dry Eyes
What causes dry eyes?
- Central heating, air conditioning, contact lenses; activities that decrease blink rate, such as driving and VDU work
- Although dry eyes can be a side effect of disease, the most common cause is ageing. In fact, the volume of lubricating background tears is less than half at 65 than at 18. Not surprisingly then, dry eye affects one in five people over 55, but some more than others
- Medications such as anti-depressants, decongestants
- Several diseases result in secondary dry eye syndrome: Rheumatoid arthritis, Thyroid abnormalities, asthma and Sjogren’s syndrome
- For younger women: Hormonal changes brought on by pregnancy, lactation, oral contraceptives, menstruation, and post-menopause can cause dry eye conditions
- Laser eye surgery – dry eye is a confirmed side effect.
How are Dry Eyes Treated?
An assessment is required to determine whether you actually have dry eyes and if so which type is required. Around 80% of patients have dry eyes because of lack of tear volume (aqueous deficiency) and 20% have dry eyes caused by evaporation from defective tear oils where plug treatment is inappropriate. In evaporative dry eyes, a different treatment is prescribed. Many patients have both aqueous and evaporative components to their dry eye, so tests are needed.
Depending on the cause, dry eye syndrome can be treated as a temporary problem or a long-term condition. Either way, tears must be conserved or supplemented in order to provide relief.
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