Visiting the practice: New COVID-19 guidance

New COVID-19 guidance

As per the government’s instructions, we have opened our practice for face to face emergency and essential eyecare. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we now operate will be different to before, in order to comply with social distancing guidelines and protect our patients and staff from the risk of infection with COVID-19. […]

How to prevent UV damage to your eyes this summer

UV Damage Protection

Sun’s out, shades on. It’s a helpful motto to live by, as we know the sun comes with a dark side too — UV radiation. In this blog, we’ll explore how UV exposure can affect your eyes and what you can do to protect yourself from UV damage to your eyes. UVA vs UVB There […]

Our guide to emergency eye care, contact lenses and hand hygiene

In these uncertain and confusing times, it’s not always easy to know what the correct course of action is. Our practice is closed to regular appointments, but we are available for essential and emergency eye care on a special temporary phone number: 07385 257992. You can also use this number to order contact lenses and […]

Tips on looking after your eyes this winter

Winter can be challenging for our bodies, and we must not neglect our eyes during these cold months. As we inevitably spend more time indoors, the risk of infections increases, and illnesses like the flu can affect our eyes and lead to conjunctivitis. However, one of the most common conditions during the winter is dry […]