MYOPIA AWARENESS WEEK 2023
Blog: Myopia Awareness Week 2023 This week is a big week in global eye health. It’s Myopia Awareness Week – a chance to discuss…
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WHY SUNGLASSES ARE THE ULTIMATE ALL YEAR ROUND ACCESSORY
WHY SUNGLASSES ARE THE ULTIMATE ALL YEAR ROUND ACCESSORY
Sunglasses are widely seen as a must-have addition to the summer wardrobe, but people often fail to realise the importance of them all year…
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH GLAUCOMA
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide, and World Glaucoma Week (taking place from March 12 to March 18) is an annual event…
MAKE HAVING A REGULAR EYE EXAMINATION PART OF YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
MAKE HAVING A REGULAR EYE EXAMINATION PART OF YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
Maintaining good eye health is important for everyone, as our eyes are an essential part of our daily lives. One of the most important…
GLOBAL CONTACT LENS CONFERENCE HELD AT LEADING NORTHAMPTON PRACTICE
GLOBAL CONTACT LENS CONFERENCE HELD AT LEADING NORTHAMPTON PRACTICE
Some of the leading names in European optometry discussed the ‘life-changing’ benefits of specialist scleral lenses as part of an international masterclass hosted by…
WHAT IS BINOCULAR VISION
WHAT IS BINOCULAR VISION
Binocular vision is the brain combining slightly differing images from both (bi) eyes (ocular) to form vision. The brain uses the images to understand…
BENEFITS OF EYE LID CLEANSING
BENEFITS OF EYE LID CLEANSING
Looking after your eyes is vital for your vision and to avoid or relieve eye health issues such as dry eyes and anterior blepharitis…
WHAT CAUSES DRY EYE
WHAT CAUSES DRY EYE
A common condition mainly affecting people above the age of 65, dry eye syndrome can occur for several reasons. From not producing enough ‘quality’…
MEET THE MYOPIA MASTER
MEET THE MYOPIA MASTER
There is a new weapon in the war on myopia and we are thrilled to be adding it our arsenal as we continue to…
GLAUCOMA AWARENESS WEEK
GLAUCOMA AWARENESS WEEK
This week is Glaucoma Awareness Week – an opportunity to get people talking about this often misunderstood common condition that can lead to visual…
A MESSAGE FROM BRIAN
A MESSAGE FROM BRIAN
For more than 45 years, the continued eye health of my patients has been my absolute passion. I have seen a remarkable evolution in…
MYOPIA AWARENESS WEEK
MYOPIA AWARENESS WEEK
This week marks the launch of a global campaign urging parents not to be short-sighted when it comes to protecting their children’s vision. Myopia…
WHY SUNNIES ARE THE ULTIMATE SHIELD ALL YEAR ROUND
WHY SUNNIES ARE THE ULTIMATE SHIELD ALL YEAR ROUND
Sunglasses are often seen as a must have summer accessory, but people fail to realise the importance of them all year round. By wearing…
SUNNIER TIMES AHEAD – 10% OFF DESIGNER SUNGLASSES
SUNNIER TIMES AHEAD – 10% OFF DESIGNER SUNGLASSES
To mark the start of sunnier days we’re offering 10% off designer sunglasses from must-have labels including Tiffany, Ray-Ban and Maui Jim throughout April.…
FIVE REASONS WHY IT’S SENSIBLE TO WEAR SUNGLASSES
FIVE REASONS WHY IT’S SENSIBLE TO WEAR SUNGLASSES
They are a staple for celebrities and a must-have for supermodels but sunglasses are far more than a simple fashion accessory. A good quality…
HOW TO STOP YOUR GLASSES FOGGING UP WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK
HOW TO STOP YOUR GLASSES FOGGING UP WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK
While the Government’s roadmap points at a way out of coronavirus, the reality is that certain measures such as social distancing and the wearing…
IS IT SAFE TO WEAR CONTACT LENSES DURING COVID-19?
IS IT SAFE TO WEAR CONTACT LENSES DURING COVID-19?
It’s a question we’ve been asked many times over the past year and, as with any new and emerging science, we have been waiting…
HOW TO REDUCE EYE STRAIN DURING HOME SCHOOLING
HOW TO REDUCE EYE STRAIN DURING HOME SCHOOLING
For many families, home schooling has been one of the toughest challenges of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Having to juggle your own work commitments and…
WHAT IS AN OPTOMETRIST?
WHAT IS AN OPTOMETRIST?
We are TK&S Optometrists. It’s in our name, in our branding, on the door, on our emails, on our website but we know that…
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE MY EYES TESTED?
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE MY EYES TESTED?
One of the most asked questions of any optometrists is ‘how often should I have my eyes tested?’. Well, the short answer is every…
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE DRY EYE?
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE DRY EYE?
While dry eye syndrome is a relatively common condition that is not usually serious and can be easy to treat, for some patients it…
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN YOUR GLASSES?
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN YOUR GLASSES?
Just like pulling on a pair of new socks or sliding into some box-fresh slippers, looking through a perfectly clean pair of glasses is…
HOW CAN I STOP MYOPIA FROM PROGRESSING?
HOW CAN I STOP MYOPIA FROM PROGRESSING?
Latest figures have revealed that a million teenagers in the UK are short-sighted – with the threat of a national ‘eye health epidemic’ looming…
TKS TO THE RESCUE
TKS TO THE RESCUE
Quick-thinking spares mum-of-two ‘nightmare’ hospital visit The quick-thinking of a Northampton optometrist spared a mother-of-two the prospect of a “nightmare” hospital visit during the…