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Glaucoma: The Plumbing Problem Inside Your Eye.

For over 40 years we (Simpson Optometrist) have implemented several tests to detect Glaucoma, as early as possible. Breaking it down so that we can help our patients understand it better, I have often explained Glaucoma as a type of ‘plumbing problem’ inside the eye. Much more critical than your average pipe-burst situation; Glaucoma, if left undetected, can have a severe affect on your eyesight. So what is Glaucoma?  In a nutshell it it a build-up of pressure inside the eye. It is caused by an amount of fluid that feeds the structures inside the eye. There is either too much fluid or in fact the fluid is not draining away properly. These two factors can then result in increased

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Awards

AWARDS, READY FOR THE RED CARPET THANK YOU SIGHTCARE; WE ARE OVER THE MOON TO BE SHORTLISTED IN THE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF THE YEAR CATEGORY. LOOKING BACK Wow, when we started out all these (40 and a bit) years ago, being put forward for an Award is probably the furthest thing from your mind. Taking over a Dairy and converting it into an optical practice took up all of your time and energy. Mortgages, loans, and then kids come along and before you realise it you’re 50 (and a bit more…), where did all these years go? So then the run-down cottage next door comes up for sale and you think well, this could be a real opportunity, and you

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The Simple Guide to Confusing Lenses

The Simple Guide to Confusing Lenses ….  Visiting your optician can sometimes feel a little confusing, especially if you are new to glasses or your vision has changed. The subject of Prescription lenses and what they even are is a broad one, so in order to make it easier we have explained each one in a little more detail. It’s our simple guide to confusing lenses! In our opinion, lenses in your spectacles should do two things. Firstly, they should allow you to see clearly (the goal of clear sight is always important) and secondly, they should protect your eyes, providing comfort in each of the conditions that you use them. Younger Eyes Most patients (predominantly under 40 years of

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