Specsdirect2u offer a Home eye test for customers unable to visit our Glasgow practices.
Read this article to find why you should always wear polarised sunglasses?
The Pupillary Distance or PD, is the distance between the centres of the patient’s pupils as illustrated above. This measurement is essential to ensure that the optical centres of the lenses in your new glasses are perfectly aligned with your pupils, so as to provide maximum comfort and effectiveness.
Varifocal lenses are designed to enable you to see 3 different distances. Distance,near and intermediate(For computer use) However sometimes because your precscription changes as you go from top of your spectacle frame for distance to bottom of your lens to read you can encounter distortion.
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication with eye sight which is due to the condition diabetes. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a long term condition, where the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone produced by the body to break down glucose (sugar) in so it can be used properly by the body as fuel.
Posted by Stuart on 3/29/2012
to Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of a group of eye disorders involving the optic nerve, and is often associated with an unsafe build-up of intraocular pressure (IOP) on the nerve, which can cause serious damage. Left untreated, glaucoma can lead from a noticeable loss of peripheral vision to complete blindness.
Macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans 65 years and older. Because of the affected age group, macular degeneration is often referred to as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Clouding of the eye’s natural lens is called cataracts, which are a leading cause of blindness in the world today.
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Posted by Jacqueline on 3/6/2012
to Cataracts
Your eyes—like every other part in the amazing system called the human body—require understanding, attention and care to stay in peak form. But let’s be honest. Eye care is often overlooked in favor of more pressing daily concerns. Work. Play. Chores. Children. We juggle hours like eggs and hope nothing breaks in the process.
Eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in the United States and most injuries occurring in school-aged children are sports-related.
My Transition lenses do not darken enough in Sunlight!
Here's an example of why customers should always have a coated lens as without a coating one can see significant reflections especially when on TV or indeed in a photograph.
Congrats to Meryl Streep on her Best Actress win! We loved the No-Glare lenses she wore all night! #Oscars
These lenses are ideal for reducing glare from reflected light.
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Have a look at this video these lenses drastically reduce night time glare and fantastic to wear when using a computer.
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