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Re cycle your unwanted spectacles
Most of you will be aware that we collect unwanted spectacles on behalf of Vision Aid Overseas. We are still keen for you to donate these to us, provided they are in reasonable condition, and we will pass them on to Vision Aid Overseas. If however you do not live near the practice, this is…
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We are now on Facebook!
We are now on Facebook. To keep up to date with the latest news from the practice, and the latest developments in the world of optics and eye care please VISIT and ‘LIKE US’ us, by clicking on the blue Facebook button at the top right hand corner of this page.
Macular Disease developments
http://www.optometry.co.uk/news-and-features/news/?article=3225 There is a meeting in Newcastle for those who are interested.
World Glaucoma Week
This week 11-17th March is World Glaucoma Week. Where we as Optometrists are asked to raise the awareness of this otentially blinding condition. Even if you think your eyes are healthy an eye examination could reassure you. So Tel 01912712140 to arrange an important eye health check. Visit http://www.glaucoma-association.com/ for more information
Michael visits Burkina Faso
First Burkina Faso volunteer training programme a great success 28 February 2012 – A team of 8 volunteers narrowly escaped the snow at Heathrow in early February to embark on an exciting new project in Burkina Faso. Asmaa Ahmad, Laura Bennett, Richard Fielding, Raj Kukadia, Rachel Murray, Shivani Tandon, Michael Offord and team leader, Caroline…
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Optometrist of the Year Interview
????As winner of the Optometrist of the Year Award, I was asked to do an interview about winning the award, and my feelings about it’s effect on the practice. Optometrist of the Year Interview
Michael Offord – Awarded ‘Optometrist of the Year’!
This year has been an exciting time for all of us at Michael Offord Optometrists; apart from celebrating 30 years in business it has also been the year that Michael Offord won the title of ‘Optometrist of the Year’. Michael was shortlisted to one of three optometrists from across the whole of the country, these…
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how to choose the correct frames for your face
A new pair of spectacles will probably be worn on your face for an average of two years. It stands to reason then, that some careful thought and consideration should be put into your choice of frame. Think about what sort of look you would like to create? If you want to turn heads, go…
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Detect Eye Disease Early
Retinal photography is an advanced method that enables diagnosis of a number of common eye conditions; including glaucoma, diabetes, cataracts and macula degeneration. The procedure is painless and non-invasive, and involves the optometrist taking a digital photograph of the back of your eye. The image is then stored on computer for future use and is…
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Anti Reflection Coatings
The materials used and the curved nature of lenses mean that up to 10% of light can be lost through reflections at the lens surfaces, these reflections can be distracting and appear unattractive. By adding a coating it allows around 99% of light through the lens resulting in increased visual comfort and performance. Cosmetically, a…
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