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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…

Binocular vision is the brain combining slightly differing images from both (bi) eyes (ocular) to form vision. The brain uses the images to understand…

Looking after your eyes is vital for your vision and to avoid or relieve eye health issues such as dry eyes and anterior blepharitis…

A common condition mainly affecting people above the age of 65, dry eye syndrome can occur for several reasons. From not producing enough ‘quality’…

There is a new weapon in the war on myopia and we are thrilled to be adding it our arsenal as we continue to…

This week is Glaucoma Awareness Week – an opportunity to get people talking about this often misunderstood common condition that can lead to visual…

For more than 45 years, the continued eye health of my patients has been my absolute passion. I have seen a remarkable evolution in…

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…

Sunglasses are often seen as a must have summer accessory, but people fail to realise the importance of them all year round. By wearing…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

One of the most asked questions of any optometrists is ‘how often should I have my eyes tested?’. Well, the short answer is every…

While dry eye syndrome is a relatively common condition that is not usually serious and can be easy to treat, for some patients it…

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…

Latest figures have revealed that a million teenagers in the UK are short-sighted – with the threat of a national ‘eye health epidemic’ looming…

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…

We are thrilled to announce that TK&S Optometrists has been shortlisted in three categories at the coveted Optician Awards. The awards are viewed as…

‘An eye for business’ - revolutionary contact lenses give aspiring make-up artist the chance to fashion a new career in beauty worldFor years, a…

Gymnast is jumping for joy with new frames from leading designer One of the UK’s leading eyewear designers has created a pair of fully…

Ever wondered what it takes to be an optician? Our dispensing manager Gareth Lehman looks at what the role entails and explains more about…

Ophthalmologist – A Doctor (of Medicine) who specialises in the Eye  Ophthalmology is a sub-speciality of medicine that deals with the eye. It can…