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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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It’s been 30 years and Elsie’s still first in line
Elsie used to work for Bookless fruit shop in Kingston Park in 1981, where she worked for 9 years when the shops were first built.It’s been 30 years and Elsie’s still first in line Michael Offord Optometrists have opened the doors to their brand new premises, celebrating 30 years in business. Michael Offord Optometrists are…
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Eyecare for diabetics
Eye problems are one of the most significant complications of diabetes, and diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of blindness in people aged 30-65. The retina is made up from special cells called rods and cones which line the back of your eyes. Light enters your eye and passes through the lens which…
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AMD- Age Related Macula Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for people over the age of 50 in the Western world. It occurs when the delicate cells of the macula – the small, central part of the retina responsible for the centre of our field of vision – become damaged and stop working. There…
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What is Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is damaged due to raised pressure within the eye and causes a reduction in the field of vision and reduced visual acuity. If detected early enough glaucoma is treatable, but most glaucoma sufferers will experience no symptoms until the damage…
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What is a Cataract
A cataract occurs when the crystalline lens in the eye becomes cloudy. This can vary from a slight haze at the start of a cataract to the lens becoming completely opaque in advanced stages. What causes a cataract? Cataracts can form at any age, but most often are a natural consequence of getting older. They…
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