Medical articles of Optometry

In this article, Mr Shakeel Puri, consultant specialist optometrist, explains what happens during an eye examination, and why it’s a comfortable, pain free experience with no lasting side effects.

Neurodiverse children and adolescents, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism, can have unique visual needs that influence learning, comfort, and daily activities. We take a look at eye care ...

In this article, consultant ophthalmologist Dr Daniel Hardiman-Mccartney explains what patients can expect at an eye examination.

Short-sightedness is becoming increasingly common in children and young people, but there are clinically proven ways to help slow its progression. In this article, we explain what myopia is, what caus...

In this article, Mr Shakeel Puri, a senior optometrist in Cannock, explains why dry eyes happen, what the symptoms are, and how they can be treated.

Dry AMD (age-related macular degeneration) and dry eye syndrome are two common ocular conditions that impact the quality of life for millions worldwide. Recent advances in photobiomodulation (PBM) are...

Visual stress is a condition that can affect your ability to perform daily tasks, especially those involving reading, driving, or screen use. Mr Dilesh Makwana, esteemed optometrist, provides an exper...

Blepharitis is a common and frequently recurring condition that affects the eyelids, leading to persistent symptoms that can affect quality of life. Mr Dilesh Makwana, independent prescribing optometr...

Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is an extremely common vision condition where you cannot see objects that are farther away clearly, but can see things that are up close. Things in the distanc...

Your child's health is precious and so is their eyesight. As they're getting to know colours, shapes and everything that surrounds them, it's good to make sure their eyes are performing at their best,...