Medical articles of Optometry

30/04/2024
Mr Sachin Patel
Specialist Prescribing Optometrist
Dry eye explained: Insights and solutions
In his latest online article, Mr Sachin Patel gives us his insights into dry eye. He talks about the main symptoms, lifestyle changes or habits that could worsen symptoms, if dry eye could be a symptom of other underlying health conditions, medical treatments or procedures and effective home remedies.
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14/03/2024
Mr Sachin Patel
Specialist Prescribing Optometrist
All about macular degeneration
Macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that can result in significant vision impairment and potential blindness. It affects approximately 700,000 individuals in the UK, with nearly 200 new cases being diagnosed daily, significantly impacting their lives. Leading consultant optometrist Mr Sachin Patel explains more about the condition, including how it is detected and treatment options.
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12/03/2024
Mr Don Williams
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Ophthalmology) & Registered Specialist (IP & Glaucoma) Optom
Keratoconus: a comprehensive guide
Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea progressively thins and bulges into a cone shape. It distorts vision, often requiring special contact lenses or surgery for correction. Here to explain more about the condition is reputable consultant specialist optometrist Mr Don Williams, who provides us with a comprehensive guide.
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05/03/2024
Mr Dilesh Makwana
Independent Prescribing Optometrist
A parent’s guide to myopia
As parents, our children's health and happiness are our top priority, and what could be more important than their sight? Poor vision can hold them back from doing things they love and you as parents must be fully informed about common eye health problems like myopia, also known as short-sightedness.
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23/01/2024
Mr Don Williams
Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Ophthalmology) & Registered Specialist (IP & Glaucoma) Optom
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): An overview
Selective laser trabeculoplasty, commonly known as SLT, is a medical procedure that plays a crucial role in managing a condition called glaucoma. Leading consultant specialist optometrist Mr Don Williams provides an overview for patients, including an explanation of how it works and what to expect following the surgery.
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28/11/2023
Mr Sachin Patel
Specialist Prescribing Optometrist
Hay fever relief: An expert's guide
Hay fever, a prevalent allergic condition affecting one in five individuals at some point in their lives, manifests through symptoms such as itchy, red, or watery eyes, as well as a runny nose and sneezing. In his latest article, renowned consultant optometrist Mr Sachin Patel offers his expert insight into this condition including the symptoms, treatment and home remedies.
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21/11/2023
Mr Shakeel Puri
Consultant Specialist Optometrist
Can diabetic retinopathy be prevented?
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that can become an emergency if left untreated. In his latest online article, leading consultant optometrist Mr Shakeel Puri explains this condition in detail.
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29/06/2022
Professor Chris Hammond
Ophthalmologist
What exactly is strabismus?
Strabismus, or squint, occurs when a person's eyes do not correctly align, causing an appearance of an eye that turns inward, outward, or is vertically misaligned. Professor Chris Hammond, an esteemed consultant ophthalmologist practising in London, discusses the condition, outlining how it differs from other conditions such as amblyopia (lazy eye). He also explains the cause and treatments available.
24/01/2022
Mr Robert Longhurst
Optometrist
7 signs your sight may be failing
Many people notice a slight deterioration in their quality of vision over the years which can usually be corrected by glasses prescribed by your optometrist. However, the onset of more serious or faster deterioration in vision quality should be examined by a specialist to determine the cause and prevent any further complications. In this article, respected optometrist Mr Robert Longhurst explains seven symptoms of sight deterioratioon that shouldn't be ignored.
19/01/2022
Mr Robert Longhurst
Optometrist
Can the eyes show signs of diabetes?
Did you know that our eyes can actually display signs of diabetes? In our latest article, highly esteemed London-based consultant optometrist, Mr Robert Longhurst, tells us how exactly the eyes can show signs of diabetes, and what can happen if left untreated.