The human eye is a miracle of biological engineering which offers us our most precious of the senses: sight
Why is eye care important if I don’t need glasses?
You’re eyes are amazing and cannot be replaced. Eyes don’t usually let you know that something is wrong, most changes happen gradually.
Eye care and regular eye exams are important. They make sure any problems can be treated before it affects vision or becomes difficult to treat. The eye test is detailed and tailored to your specific requirements. Designed to check the full range of your visual function and screen for any eye disease or disorders.
Your eye exam detects many conditions earlier than waiting for symptoms to appear. We don’t just check whether you can read the letter chart or need glasses. Your Optometrist can detect a number of underlying health problems, such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Brain Tumours, Glaucoma and Cataract.
For over 40 years we have invested in the latest diagnostic equipment and continue to do so today. We offer all our patients OCT, Ocular Coherence Tomography. Enabling your Optometrist to detect evidence of sight threatening conditions in the deeper structure of your eye.
Being an Independent practice means we can spend time with our patients in order to thoroughly examine the health of their eyes using the very latest technology, tailoring the perfect optical solution to their needs. Book appointment.
A feast for your eyes – top foods for healthy eyes
A healthy diet is something many of us strive to achieve. As well as improving your general health, good nutrition also has a direct impact on your eye health. Studies show that by eating fruit, veg, oily fish, eggs and nuts, you can improve the health of your eyes.
Carrots and Sweet Potato: Both contain beta carotene which is transformed into vitamin A in the body and protects the eye from infection.
Spinach: Leafy greens such as spinach & kale, are packed full of vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin are said to reduce the risk of light-induced oxidative damage that could lead to macular degeneration.
Broccoli: Contains vitamin B12. A lack of vitamin B2 can make the eyes sensitive to light which can cause inflammation, blurred vision and ocular fatigue. Broccoli to prevent this.
Peppers: Are a rich source of vitamins A, C and B6, lutein, zeaxanathin, lycopene and beta-carotene. All of which are essential for maintaining the overall health of the eyes.
Avocado: They contains lutein, beta-carotene plus vitamins C, B6 and E. These are essential to protect eyes from oxidative stress damage.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Found in salmon, eggs and nuts such as almonds and walnuts, help to keep the eyes from drying out and the retina free from damage. Nuts also contain antioxidants, zinc and vitamin E which work to combat inflammation.
Blueberries: Finally, with their antioxidant properties, blueberries strengthen blood vessels in the back of the eye which also works to keep them free from inflammation-related diseases.
