by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Aug 30, 2019 | News, Tips
Most people will have heard of the term 20/20 vision, however, it’s likely that many people aren’t entirely sure what this means. Simply put, 20/20 is a measurement of visual acuity (clarity of vision) based on the Snellen chart – the chart of letters of progressively...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Aug 13, 2019 | News, Tips
With close to 1.5 million people in the UK suffering with Macular Degeneration*, it is important to know the symptoms. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is most common among people in their 50’s and 60’s. Although it does not lead to complete blindness, it can...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Jun 21, 2019 | News, Tips
With the British Summer just around the corner, it is time to prepare. You may already be aware of the need to protect your skin from long sun exposure. However, sun protection doesn’t stop there. Keeping your eyes healthy during long summer days is crucial. The three...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | May 17, 2019 | News
Eye exams are important for adults and children for a number of reasons that go further than just making sure your vision isn’t blurry. An eye examination carried out by an optician can help to find any potential vision problems, as well as any other symptoms that may...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Apr 18, 2019 | News, Tips
With 10 million sufferers in England alone, Hay Fever is a widespread and uncomfortable condition best recognised for causing nasal congestion, sneezing and irritation of the eyes. For those who wear contact lenses, this can be a particularly difficult issue,...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Apr 2, 2019 | News
When observing your surroundings, 80% of what you perceive is through sight. Therefore, as one of our most important senses, excellent eye health is crucial. With regular eye appointments with a qualified optician, we can spot early signs of health risks before they...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Feb 19, 2019 | News
5 Possible Reasons Why Your Eye Won’t Stop Twitching Persistent eye twitching can be extremely irritating. But while there is normally no need for concern, there could be a reason for issues occurring. Applying a warm compress against your twitching eye and softly...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Jan 23, 2019 | News, Tips
Regardless of age, routine eye checks are essential for diagnosing eyesight issues as early as possible so they can be treated accordingly. Despite it being rare for children to have serious vision issues, you can never be too cautious. Initial eye checks are offered...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Dec 14, 2018 | News, Tips
With winter fast approaching it is important to adapt our behaviours in order to deal with the months of cold and wet weather ahead. This includes eating the right foods, making sure to wrap up warm, and talking every precaution to help protect our bodies during the...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Nov 26, 2018 | News, Tips
Regular eye examinations are important not only for checking your eyesight, but also for checking the overall health of your eyes. At Dominic Tunnell opticians, as well as testing your vision, we carry out a number of eye examinations to screen for glaucoma,...
