Eye Health 

Everyone’s vision changes over time. This is why it is important to have regular eye examinations.

These are some common eyesight issues we can help with:

Short sight (myopia)

This means you can see clearly close-up but find that distant objects are blurred. You will probably need glasses or contact lenses for many everyday activities, including driving, playing sport or watching TV.

Long sight (hyperopia)

This means that close-up vision may be out of focus. You may need glasses for reading, VDU work, driving and watching TV.

Astigmatism

This occurs when the front of the eye surface is not perfectly round. Your vision could be blurred at all distances and depending on the degree of astigmatism you may need to wear glasses at all times.

Presbyopia

This is a result of the eye’s ageing process. It affects everyone from their mid-40s onwards. The lens inside your eye loses some of its flexibility and it becomes hard to focus on close up objects. You will probably need glasses for reading.

FAQs

Why do I need an eye test every two years?

Changes in our eyes are normally very gradual. This means you become used to that change. Regular eye tests are important to pick up any change in your vision as soon as possible before it affects you more seriously. As well as detecting whether your vision can be improved, your eye test can show a number of underlying health problems including diabetes, hypertension and some types of cancer.

Glasses should be made to your prescription and measurements. Ready-made reading glasses are basically magnifiers, some are of poor quality and have the potential to cause headaches and eye strain. Ready-made glasses should not be used without having an eye examination to ensure that your eyes are healthy.

There is no evidence to suggest this. The majority of people will need to wear glasses more as they get older. People tend to find that when they get their first pair of glasses their vision is so much clearer and more comfortable. They are then surprised when they take their glasses off that their vision is apparently worse than they remember. Their vision isn’t actually worse, they’ve simply become accustomed to seeing more comfortably with the glasses.

Regular examinations are an essential part of maintaining good eye health.
If it’s been a while since your last visit to an opticians, please think about booking in.
Our friendly and expert team are always on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Give them a call on (01253) 341955 or email
info@woodhouseopticians.co.uk