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Styling out 2023 with Tom Davies bespoke eyewear
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…
What dry eye treatment is best for you?
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…
Our guide to maintaining good vision and eye health
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….
How can myopia control help your short sighted child?
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…
Your eyecare guide for family holidays
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…
What are the benefits of wearing polarised sunglasses?
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…
Contact lenses – your new look for summer?
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…
The importance of UV protection for your eyes
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…
How Can An OCT Scan Help To Detect Glaucoma?
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…
Now stocking Cutler & Gross frames!
As the leading independent opticians practice in Queen’s Park and Kensal Rise, we always strive to offer our customers the very best and latest in eyewear fashion. That’s why we’re so excited to announce that we’ve recently added Cutler & Gross frames to our existing wide range of fashionable frames….