John Musumeci Optometrist

25/09/2025

25/09/2025

Colour vision: Seeing the World differently

Many people think of “colour blindness” as seeing only in black and white, but that’s not the case. In fact, most people with colour vision problems simply have difficulty differentiating certain colours apart.

For example, someone with green-deficient colour vision may not clearly see the difference between a red apple and a green one. With red deficiency, oranges, browns, and reds may all appear quite similar. These differences can make everyday things, like reading maps, choosing ripe fruit, or even selecting clothes, more challenging.

Colour vision changes affect about 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women. Many people don’t even realise they have it until much later in life, because they’ve always seen the world that way.

That’s why checking children early is so important, not only for schoolwork but also for future career options (like pilots, electricians, or train drivers), where colour recognition really matters.

👁️ I’m just curious: Do you know someone who might see colours differently but doesn’t realise it?

25/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our special event last Friday! Your presence and support made the day truly memorable ✨👏🥂

Here are some special moments from Friday’s event.

23/09/2025

Why do I see better in good light or if I screw up my eyes? 👀✨

Have you noticed that your vision sharpens when you’re in bright light or when you squint? There’s a simple reason for this.
🔹 In good light – Your pupils become smaller, letting in less light. This reduces the “blur circle” on your retina, which makes things look sharper.
🔹 When you squint – Your eyelids act like a natural pinhole camera. By narrowing the opening, only central rays of light enter your eye, again reducing blur and improving focus.

It’s the same trick our cameras use, narrowing the aperture increases depth of focus and clarity.

📌 Note: If your eyes already focus light correctly onto the retina, extra light or squinting won’t change much. But for people with mild focusing errors (like short-sightedness, long-sightedness, or astigmatism), it can make a big difference.

❓ Have you ever caught yourself squinting to read something in the distance?

18/09/2025

We’re on!
De Rigo

18/09/2025

🌙 Sleep, vision & children’s eye health

When I talk with parents, I remind them that sleep is just as important for the eyes as it is for the body. Good sleep supports healthy vision, focus, and overall wellbeing. So, how much sleep do kids need?
- School-age children: 9–11 hours
- Teenagers: 8–10 hours
Practical recommendations:
⏰ Consistency: Keeping the same bedtime and wake-up time (even on weekends) supports eye health and circadian rhythm.
📱 Screens before bed: Limiting them makes a big difference. Screens delay sleep and stop the eyes from resting properly. Also a dark, quiet, cool bedroom is best.
🌳 Outdoor activities: Daylight and time outdoors not only improves sleep quality but are also proven protectors against myopia (short-sightedness).
📚 Balance with study: A well-rested child performs better at school and has healthier eyes.

Helping families build these habits early can make a lasting difference for their eyesight and wellbeing.
❓What do you find harder at home, managing sleep or limiting screen time?

18/09/2025

FILA – sport meets style

Since 1911, FILA has combined Italian elegance with performance. The eyewear collection brings comfort, function, and a sporty edge for a young, active lifestyle.

✨ Discover FILA Eyewear at our anniversary event this Friday.

17/09/2025

FURLA – contemporary Italian style

FURLA celebrates creativity, joy, and elegance with eyewear designed for the cosmopolitan, urban-chic woman. Refined details, bold shapes, and timeless charm make each frame a statement of individuality.

✨ Explore FURLA Eyewear at our anniversary event this Friday.

15/09/2025

Porsche Design – engineered passion

Born from the vision behind the iconic Porsche 911, Porsche Design has redefined style since 1972. Each eyewear piece blends minimalist elegance, advanced technology, and uncompromising quality — timeless designs made to last.

✨ Discover Porsche Design Eyewear at our anniversary event.

15/09/2025

✨Seiko – innovation in every detail

From its beginnings in 19th-century Japan to worldwide recognition, Seiko is known for precision and technology. Their eyewear, crafted in 100% titanium, reflects the same values of quality, reliability, and timeless design.

See Seiko at our event this Friday.✨

14/09/2025

Why a little blur can be a good thing 👓✨

One of our young patients recently mentioned feeling frustrated with the slight blurriness around the edges of her myopia control lenses. It’s completely understandable, especially when you’re sensitive to changes in vision.

What might feel unusual is actually the key: that blur is not a defect. It’s actually how these lenses work. Myopia control designs gently shift the focus at the edges of the lens to reduce the stimulus for the eye to keep elongating. In other words, the blur is part of the treatment that helps slow down the progression of short-sightedness.

John explained that going back to “normal” lenses would take away this protective effect and allow her eyes to worsen more quickly. What's possitive here is most patients adapt to the peripheral blur after a few weeks, and it becomes less noticeable. If she ever decided she couldn’t tolerate the lenses, myopia control drops would be the alternative—but the lenses give the strongest protective effect when worn consistently.

It’s a small trade-off for a much bigger benefit: protecting her vision for the future. 🌟

❓If wearing lenses could help keep your eyesight from getting worse, would you be willing to put up with a little blur at the edges?

11/09/2025

“I’m not one for social media… but if this helps someone else, I’m in.”

This beautiful grandmother brought a breath of fresh air to our practice, with her uplifting spirit, gentle wisdom, and the kind of optimism that’s simply contagious. She's not a fan of social media (and gently reminds her grandkids of all its downfalls), but she agreed to this photo because she believes in one thing: giving your eyes the care they deserve.

Now wearing her stunning metal frame fitted with purple Precision Filters, she’s not only seeing more clearly, but she’s loving the way they look. Her tinted lenses in purple, which it happens to be a favourite colour, brough her joy and a calming feeling the moment she tried them on.

What did we learn from her? It’s never too late to prioritise our vision, and she’s proof that it can be done with style, grace, and a whole lot of heart.

💜 What colour would brighten your world? We are curious.🌈