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It’s a new year, and a time of new beginnings, which means now’s the perfect time to treat yourself to a new pair of glasses! Whether you want to try out a new style, your current specs need replacing, or just because you deserve the best, why not invest in your vision and eyewear wardrobe in 2023? To ensure you’re getting glasses that truly reflect your unique personality, facial features, lifestyle, and prescription, and offer total comfort, why not go for something bespoke? Tom Davies eyewear creates custom glasses tailored exactly to your personal features and style preferences, so it’s easy to see why the brand is loved by everyone who wears them, including celebrities such as Ed Sheeran and

Dry eye may not be a serious, sight-threatening condition, but this uncomfortable problem affects many people and can get worse in winter. There’s no need to suffer in silence though, our expert optometrist has some solutions for you! What is Dry Eye? Dry Eye is caused by a lack of tears or the production of poor quality tears. This could be due to the Meibomian glands along the eyelid margins, which produce oil as part of your tear film to keep your eyes lubricated, becoming blocked or inflamed. Dry, sore eyes are the most common symptoms of dry eye but there are many other symptoms that you can experience. A gritty feeling like there is something in your eye is

Wondering how you can keep up with good vision and eye health? Read on to discover our top tips and tricks for protecting your vision and keeping your eye health at its best. The importance of good eye health Having good vision and eye health is important at any age. Regular eye exams are a great way to detect vision and eye health problems early so that appropriate treatment can be put in place as soon as possible to protect your eyes from any permanent damage as much as possible. People with a family history of eye diseases or who are diagnosed with diabetes may need more regular eye exams than others. What diseases can be detected with an eye

Myopia is the medical term for short-sightedness. People who are myopic can see objects that are near but experience blurred vision when looking at objects far away. If someone is short sighted, glasses are prescribed by our optometrist to correct their vision. Being myopic is a common problem, affecting approximately one third of the UK population. Unfortunately, myopia is becoming an increasing concern amongst children with more developing the condition at younger ages. Read on to learn more about myopia and how it can be effectively managed. More about myopia A person is more likely to develop myopia if one or both parents are also short-sighted. Increased screen time may also be contributing to children developing the condition at earlier

When it comes to family holidays, there are plenty of things to think about and we want to take the question of how to keep your eyes healthy off your plate. Read on to discover our easy eye health tips for the whole family. UV Protection First and foremost, make sure everyone in the family has a good quality pair of sunglasses with full UV protection. UV rays can be very damaging to your eyes. As the negative effects can build up over time, it’s important to start wearing shades from a young age. Wraparound frame styles offer the best coverage while polarised lenses are ideal to cut out glare. Wear a Hat Wearing a cap or a hat with

Not all sunglasses are created equal. With summer in full swing, it’s more important than ever to think about your eye health when it comes to sun safety. In this post, we explore some of the benefits of wearing polarised sunglasses for driving and more. What Are Polarised Sunglasses? Polarised sunglasses are engineered to reduce bright glare and reflection, increase visual comfort, and provide contrast-rich vision thanks to their special lens coating. Offering supreme visual performance and protection, they’re the ultimate solution for days spent in bright sunlight, whether you opt for prescription or non-prescription sunglasses. Why Wear Polarised Sunglasses? As much as we love spending time outside in sunny weather, the sun emits harmful UV rays that are damaging

As a glasses wearer, have you ever considered switching over to contact lenses? With summer now here, contact lenses can provide the freedom and flexibility to be as active or adventurous as you like. Read on to discover some of the benefits of wearing contact lenses, as well as our top contact lens recommendations. Why wear contact lenses? While we love glasses as a great, functional accessory for expressing style, contact lenses provide their own benefits. To start with, they’re ideal for those who have an active lifestyle or enjoy playing sports. When you wear contact lenses, you don’t have to worry about breaking your glasses or dealing with them sliding down your nose. They’re also beneficial when driving. Compared

As the sun starts to show itself a little more and spring starts to bring warmer and longer days, it’s important to protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. That’s right, even in spring the sun’s rays can damage our eyes! Luckily, you can protect your vision by wearing sunglasses. What are UV rays? UV radiation is invisible to the human eye and is generated from the sun. There are three types of UV rays – UVA, UVB and UVC. Prolonged exposure to UVA and UVB light from infancy right into adulthood can lead to eye damage and put you at greater risk of developing eye conditions such as: ● cataracts ● pterygium ● photokeratitis ● skin cancer around

At Ashdown and Collins, we have invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including our top of the range Topcon Triton Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scan, which can be used to detect glaucoma. What Is an OCT Eye Scan Of The Eye? The OCT scan captures detailed 3D cross-sectional images of the layers of retinal tissue that make up the back of your eye. This helps our optometrists to detect early signs of sight threatening conditions and pinpoint them with the utmost accuracy in areas which aren’t visible with traditional retinal photography. The OCT is quick, non-invasive, and only takes a matter of minutes to complete. The results are instantly available, meaning our optometrists will be able to analyse and explain them