Common eye conditions – and how we can help you
Eye conditions come in many shapes and sizes – and can strike at any time.
If you want to keep yourself safe from the huge variety of common eye conditions and visual impairments, take a look at our handy guide.
Recognise any of the symptoms detailed below? Then visit us as soon as you can for an extensive check-up.
Dry eye syndrom
Dry eye syndrome causes irritation and redness, and increases the gradual deterioration of your eyesight. However, we can provide you with ointments, liquid drops and gels to treat this common problem.
Book an appointment with us if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- Stinging or burning eyes
- Sandy or gritty feelings as though something is in your eye
- Excess tears following very dry eye periods
- String-like discharges from your eyes
- Pain and redness around and in your eyes
- Episodes of blurred vision
- Heavy eyelids
- An inability to cry when under stress
- Discomfort with your contact lenses
- Decreased tolerance when reading, working on a computer, or any activity requiring sustained visual attention
- Eye fatigue
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that mainly affects reading and writing, with approximately 10 per cent of the population suffering from this condition.
Having dyslexia can make even the most simple of tasks extremely stressful, but this condition can be helped if you select the right eyewear.
Our principal dispensing optician Peter Sanders has performed extensive research into the links between dyslexia and vision, regularly speaking at various conferences to share his findings with other professionals.
With his expert knowledge, he can pinpoint whether you or your child are suffering from dyslexia, visual stress or a combination of both.
To reduce the phenomena of letters ‘jumping around the page’, we offer different lens tints, which can also ease visual strain.
But no two eyes are the same, which is why we’ll go step-by-step with you to make sure you receive lenses which are the perfect fit for your unique variant on the condition.
Computer vision syndrome
If you work in an office or look at a computer regularly, then visual impairments like dry eye syndrome are far more likely.
But enhanced reading lenses or ‘office lenses’ could be a solution to your problem.
Office lenses have a longer focal distance in the top half of the lens and shorter focus in the bottom half, for close up work. This will allow you to sit comfortably in front of your computer screen with your vision unharmed.
Dry eyes are also often a complaint of those who work in an office. Though air conditioned environments are notoriously bad for this issue, excess eyestrain is also a major cause.
Having a lens with combined distances will be will significantly reduce eye strain, reducing the likelihood of developing dry eye syndrome.
Our principal optician Peter has extensively researched reading glasses and computer-based visual issues, so you can rest assured that you’ll be advised by one of the best in the field.
To find out more about these visual conditions, or to book an appointment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
Visit us at Eyecare Opticians
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If you are concerned about your sight, we continue to provide emergency eye care services from seven of our sites: Bedford, City Road, Croydon, Darent Valley, Ealing, Northwick Park and St George’s. You can also contact our nurse-led help line on 0207 566 2345 for advice.
