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Bold, thick, and contemporary Jean Philippe Joly is a recent addition to our range. If you have a small face you have probably found it hard to find frames that firstly fit you but also have a bit of p'zzazz, Jean Phillipe Joly offers all of this, as well the highest...

Have you noticed people over a certain age need to wear reading glasses? Why is that? When we read the lens in our eye flexes. In a condition called presbyopia, the lens starts to lose its ability to focus as well as once before. This is due to the lens getting...

What is astigmatism Astigmatism is a condition that causes your vision to be blurry for both far away and up close. Most people with astigmatism will notice the vision being worse at night and lights become streaky and starry. This is due to the front of the eye being...

Hyperopia, or Long Sightedness, is a condition where it causes you to usually see better in the distance compared to upclose, However the degree of longsightedness that you have influences your focussing ability and may cause you to become more tired easily. So...

Myopia or shortsightedness is a condition where it causes you to not be able to see in the distance clearly. This is usually due to the shape of the eye or shapes of certain parts of the eye that causes light rays to bend inaccurately. And as you know glasses, contact...

As a frame can stay on your face all day it must be comfortable.  There are several things that we need to look out for to ensure that the frame and your vision is comfortable. These include fitting (how it fits on your nose and around your ears, Weight, design,...

Quite often we will see patients coming in noticing little ‘things’ floating in their vision.  Patients are understandably concerned about these.  They are suitably known as floaters. Most of these floaters are of no consequence.  They are caused by the Jelly that is...

There are many treatments now available for myopia management. We will discuss the more accepted techniques. Orthokeratology lenses This technique really took off in the 1990's when Dr Boneham started fitting this novel, technique. With orthokeratology one sleeps in a...

There are a number of things you can do to prevent or slow the progression of myopia. Time outdoors Being outside, for an optimal 2 hours a day, has been found to decrease the risk of myopia onset.  We used to think that outdoor time was only useful prior to one...

Yes there is. There are a number of options available With increasing use of near work, smart phones and computers in education, starting from a young age, it is no surprise that the prevalence of myopia, (shortsightedness), is increasing in the world.  The BHVI has...

We recommend that you have your child's eyes tested just before they start school. Unless, of course you notice a big defect, like a turn, before that age. Children may not always be able to articulate vision problems, and issues like nearsightedness or amblyopia...

Many of us take our vision for granted and we can often neglect the importance of regular eye tests. A comprehensive eye examination goes beyond just checking if you need glasses - it is a crucial step in maintaining your overall eye health and well-being.  How often...

One of the primary reasons to schedule regular eye tests is the early detection of potential vision problems. Many eye conditions, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, often show little to no symptoms in their early stages. By the time...

This is due to digital eye strain: In today's digital age, many of us spend hours in front of screens, be it computers, smartphones, or tablets. Prolonged screen time can lead to digital eye strain, characterized by symptoms such as dry eyes, headaches, and blurred...