Andrew Morgan Optometrist and Optics

Glaucoma and Conatct Lenses

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:41:34 GMT

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You probably know about the close relationship with Intra Ocular Pressure and Glaucoma

Which it’s why it is regularly checked

With an “air puff”

Or maybe after having drops put in your eyes.

In future there maybe a way of monitoring your pressure continuously without visits to the optician of hospital

A successful recent study showed the pressure could be measures by wearing a soft contact lens with a built in sensor.

Those in the study had not worn contact lenses before.

One the major benefits of continuous monitoring is peaks and troughs in the pressure will be detected, which is very difficult to detect with conventional methods.

Leading to better control of pressures.

More trials and medical device approval will be needed however before this is launched.

Boston Spa Relocation

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:49:04 GMT

New premises at Boston Spa

After more than 20yrs at 170 High St, we have moved to 188 High St (directly opposite the Post Office. We now have a lot more space in the Reception area , the Dispensing area and the Consulting Room.

It's taken a lot of time and effort to get here, but we think it is worth it.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new home.

Introducing Zeiss ClearView lenses

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:08:48 GMT

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Introducing �� single vision lenses.

Experience a whole new level of clarity and safety with �� lenses.

Providing up to a �� area of clear vision, �� with lenses that are up to ��% �� and ��% �� than “standard” lenses.

Enjoy the benefits of �� lenses for the same price as “standard” lenses.

Wildfires In Maui

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:53:09 GMT

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Wildfires fuelled by Hurricane Dora on the Hawaiian island of Maui have affected Maui Jim’s store and office. Although the Lahaina store and offices have been damaged all the employees are safe. The death toll on the island though increases and hundreds are still missing.

The company �� began in 1980 when a fisherman called Jim Richards started selling sunglasses on the beaches in Lahaina. He was known as the original "�� "

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is now part of the luxury brand Kering Eyewear and they have just made a donation to the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund, to assist those affected by this disaster and to support the rebuilding efforts of those impacted by the wildfires.

Keep Your Eyes Healthy

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:30:59 GMT

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A correlation between high temperature and severe vision impairments was found in US people aged 65 and over by researchers at the University of Toronto.

A study, published in the Ophthalmic Epidemiology journal, revealed that elderly people experienced a 14% higher chance of severe impairment at 12 C compared to colder climates, while those living in temperatures of 14C had a 24% higher risk, and those at 16C or above had a 44% higher risk.

Individual aged 65 to 79 were most at risk, with males having a higher risk than females.

Researchers hypothesised that the association could be due to increased exposure to ultraviolet light, air pollution, infections, and the degradation of folic acid with rising temperatures, however, further studies are needed to understand risk factors more fully.

Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson, lead author and director at the Institute of Life Course and Aging at the University of Toronto, expressed deep concern over the link and said that with the anticipated rise in global temperatures due to climate change, monitoring the potential increase in vision impairment among older adults becomes imperative.

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Carrots can realy improve your vision

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:14:08 GMT

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Research has shown that increasing consumption of carotenoid-rich foods, these are, dark orange and green fruits and vegetables can improve visual performance in athletes.

A study published in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews tested how the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, found in carrots amongst other vegetables, increased peak contrast sensitivity by 30%

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The two carotenoids have been shown to improve contrast, decrease glare disability/discomfort, and speed recovery from photostress, helping athletes improve their long distance visual range, for example seeing a ball across a cricket pitch or tennis court.

So if your child/grandchild doesn’t like eating veg and they want to be the next �� , �� , �� you can now say there is scientific proof that eating you veg can improve your vision and help you with your dream of becoming an elite athelete.