Ortho k – A New Wearer’s Experience

Ortho k – A New Wearer’s Experience

My fifteen year old daughter, Arianne, has become increasingly more short sighted recently. She was reluctant to try ortho k as she was, understandably, not keen to poke herself in the eye and leave a lump of plastic in there. Reassurance that both mum and dad are...

Myopia prevention

Myopia, also known as near sightedness, affects millions of children worldwide. It occurs when the eye grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This results in blurry distance vision, which can make it challenging for...
Its all a blur

Its all a blur

Introduction Our eyes are remarkable organs, capable of capturing the beauty of the world around us. However, for many, vision isn’t always crystal clear. Refractive errors, such as myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism, can affect the way we see and perceive...
When your arms aren’t long enough

When your arms aren’t long enough

I like to be positive and think of the benefits of ageing such as wisdom and experience and try to ignore the downsides. However, aching joints and the realisation that all new music sounds the same are inevitable. As is another of nature’s little tricks –...
What does your glasses prescription tell you?

What does your glasses prescription tell you?

Introduction:  If you have ever undergone an eye examination, you should have been given a copy of the prescription at the end of the exam. It will be filled with an array of numbers, abbreviations, and symbols which may initially appear confusing. This explanation...