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Optometry and orthoptic services offering specialized care for strabismus, lazy eye, and adult eye p Filters and VISION THERAPY for children and adults.

Specialized eyecare offered for children and students with specialized equipment, for strabismus, lazy eye. double vision, and all binocular and functional vision problems. Low vision assessments and a full and up to date range of low vision aids: telescopes, magnifiers, electronic video magnifiers. Work loupes and magnifiers for dentists, surgeons, jewelers etc
Brands: Optelec, Eschenbach, Schweizer, Ocutech and more

24/10/2025

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17/10/2025

High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the retina. The retina is the layer of tissue at the back part of the eye. It changes light and images that enter the eye into nerve signals that are sent to the brain.

Causes
The higher the blood pressure and the longer it has been high, the more severe the damage is likely to be.

You have a higher risk of damage and vision loss when you also have diabetes, high cholesterol level, or you smoke.

Rarely, very high blood pressure develops suddenly. However, when it does, it can cause severe changes in the eye.

Other problems with the retina are also more likely, such as:

Damage to the nerves in the eye due to poor blood flow
Blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the retina
Blockage of the veins that carry blood away from the retina
Symptoms
Most people with hypertensive retinopathy do not have symptoms until late in the disease.

Symptoms may include:

-Double vision, dim vision, or vision loss
-Headaches
-Sudden symptoms are a medical emergency. It often means that the blood pressure is very high.

09/10/2025

Healthy eyes, happy lives! Celebrate World Sight Day with us — book your eye test today!
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03/10/2025

See you at the 43rd Panhellenic Dental Congress

27/09/2025

If you suspect that a child is struggling with a learning disability, it’s essential to consider the possibility that a vision problem may be contributing to their difficulties.

Here are some signs to watch for that might indicate a vision problem:

Poor reading comprehension and slow reading speed

Headaches or eye strain during or after reading

Difficulty with hand-eye coordination or visual-motor skills

Poor attention span or easily distracted while reading or doing visual tasks

Double vision or blurred vision when looking at close-up or far-away objects

Difficulty maintaining focus or skipping lines while reading

Complaints of words or letters moving or “jumping” on the page

If you notice any of these signs, book an appointment

12/09/2025

Does your child have difficulty paying attention in school or show signs of behavioral problems?
If so, he or she may have been diagnosed with ADHD-but this may not tell the whole story.
You see, kids with ADHD often have problems with their visual system.
Inversely, many kids have symptoms of ADHD that are actually caused by visual problems.
In both scenarios, a child may be fidgety and find it hard to concentrate in class or while playing sports as their eyes may not be able to track objects. Or, they may have convergence insufficiency-which makes it harder for their eyes to work together as a team.

05/09/2025

If you suspect that a child is struggling with a learning disability, it’s essential to consider the possibility that a vision problem may be contributing to their difficulties. Here are some signs to watch for that might indicate a vision problem:

Poor reading comprehension and slow reading speed

Headaches or eye strain during or after reading

Difficulty with hand-eye coordination or visual-motor skills

Poor attention span or easily distracted while reading or doing visual tasks

Double vision or blurred vision when looking at close-up or far-away objects

Difficulty maintaining focus or skipping lines while reading

Complaints of words or letters moving or “jumping” on the page

If you notice these signs, scheduling a comprehensive eye exam is essential. We will be able to assess a child’s visual skills and acuity and detect any refractive errors or vision disorders.

29/08/2025

Getting ready for the new school year. If the eyes see well, are healthy, used together properly, can focus and converge, the brain processes all this info properly and we are good to go!!
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08/08/2025

Many people who have a concussion suffer from some kind of vision problem as a result of the concussion. However, except for “blurry vision” or “sensitivity to light,” the vision problems people often experience after head trauma are not usually listed among the most common concussion-related symptoms.

These symptoms are often overlooked and left untreated, or they are not treated as effectively as possible.

A concussion can cause temporary or long-lasting vision-related symptoms. Sometimes, people think the deficit is in their eyes. While some severe injuries could cause permanent damage to the optic nerve, it’s more likely because of a communication problem between the brain and the eyes resulting from the injury.

In brief: Regions of the brain that were damaged by the injury may function the way they should due to dysfunction in the relationship between those neurons and the blood vessels that supply them with oxygen and other nutrients. Your vision can also be affected by post-concussion autonomic dysfunction. The end result is that the brain does a poor job of processing visual information, leading to your visual symptoms.

Sometimes these problems don’t appear immediately after the injury but slowly develop over time, or they only become evident under stressful conditions. Everything from eye movement to peripheral awareness can be affected.

Symptoms of Post-Concussion Vision Problems:
1. Focusing Issues
2. Eye Teaming
3. Depth Perception
4. Eye Tracking
5. Overactive Peripheral Vision
6. Underactive Peripheral Vision

01/08/2025

Stress can affect vision in several ways—both directly and indirectly. Here’s a breakdown of how:

Visual Effects of Stress:

Blurry Vision:
Chronic or acute stress can cause your pupils to dilate or constrict irregularly, disrupting how light enters the eye and leading to blurred vision.

Eye Strain & Fatigue:
Stress often leads to poor posture, reduced blinking (especially with screen use), and muscle tension—putting strain on the visual system and causing tired, sore eyes.

Headaches & Eye Pain:
Tension headaches and migraines, both common with stress, can lead to eye pain, pressure behind the eyes, and sensitivity to light.

Difficulty Focusing:
Stress can interfere with the coordination between your eyes and brain, making it harder to maintain clear, stable focus—especially during reading or screen time.

Tunnel Vision or Light Sensitivity:
In high-stress moments, the body goes into “fight or flight” mode, narrowing peripheral vision (tunnel vision) or making eyes more sensitive to light.

Eye Twitching (Myokymia):
Stress can cause involuntary eyelid twitching—a harmless but annoying symptom linked to fatigue and anxiety.

Functional Vision Perspective:

From a functional vision standpoint, stress can disrupt how the eyes work together, track, and process visual information. This is especially important for tasks like reading, driving, or working on screens—making visual inefficiencies worse under pressure.

25/07/2025

Driving when you’re in your 40s and beyond isn’t like getting behind the wheel as a teenager. Aging tremendously affects crucial safe driving requirements, like strong vision. Vision decline may happen gradually and can produce dangerous consequences on the road.

It’s important to be aware of vision changes that occur due to aging so you can take steps to navigate the road safely amid those changes. Here are some aging eyes driving issues to be aware of, with tips for driving safely as you age and signs that indicate your vision may be too poor for safe driving.

Many vision changes are normal and unavoidable as we age. Be aware of these so you can take steps to enhance your vision for driving.

Decreased pupil size: Aging reduces pupil size, which means eyes are less responsive to changes in light. Older adults need more ambient light to see clearly. Reduced pupil size can also cause a glare effect in bright sunlight.

Vitreous detachment: The eye’s vitreous body is a clear gel between the retina and the lens. Aging causes vitreous detachment, which can lead to flashes of light, floaters, or spots.

Presbyopia: Presbyopia affects adults in their 40s and older. This is a term for difficulty seeing things up close. Safe driving requires the ability to read signs and see what’s in front of you to avoid hitting things, park correctly, and complete other essential driving functions.

Low-light vision difficulties: As people enter their 60s, the ability to see clearly in low lighting decreases. This can make driving at sunset and later more difficult.

Myopia:Myopia can take the form of myopic creep, which means the condition worsens with age. Myopia can make it difficult to read highway signs or see vehicles and hazards in the distance.

Loss of peripheral vision: Every decade of life, peripheral vision decreases up to three degrees. This means that when you reach your 70s, you may have lost peripheral vision by around 20 degrees. Decreased peripheral vision can impact your ability to see the vehicles around you and change lanes safely.

Dry eyes: We produce fewer tears as we age, which can lead to dry eyes. Dry eyes can result in burning or stinging sensations.

18/07/2025

Is your child ready to wear contact lenses? How old is old enough? Contact lens care is now easier and more convenient than ever before, for all types of lenses. Wearing contacts has become an option for many children.

There are no set rules for children's age and contact lenses. Much depends on how responsible your child is and how much parental support is needed and available. Children as young as 8 years old may do well with contacts, while some teens may not be ready to handle the responsibility. Eye care providers often won't advise contacts for children younger than 12 years of age. This is because the risks often outweigh the benefits in younger children.

Benefits of contact lenses
Some of the benefits of contact lenses include better side (peripheral) vision. This is helpful for sports. It's also helpful for driving, if your child is old enough to drive. In some cases, contacts can offer better quality of vision than eyeglasses. Studies have also shown improvement in a child's self-perception when wearing contacts instead of glasses.

Important lens care
Basic lens care includes cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, and storing with a special solution. This solution keeps lenses clean, comfortable, and free of bacteria. Parents and children should follow the exact instructions for lens care.

Contact lenses have their benefits. But your child may not be ready for the added responsibility. The problem is often poor hygiene. Always have your child follow the eye care provider's advice on correct contact lens hygiene. Some basic rules to have your child follow include:

Wash and dry your hands before cleaning or putting in lenses.
Clean and rinse your contact lenses as directed. Only use products advised by the eye care provider.
Never put your lenses in water or saliva.
Don't wear lenses for longer than prescribed.
Never wear someone else's lenses.
Always have a prescription for any lens you wear. This includes lenses for cosmetic reasons.
Never put contact lenses into a red eye.
Remove contact lenses if the eyes are itching, burning, red, or irritated. Call your eye care provider.
Don't sleep with contact lenses unless they are approved for overnight use.

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19 Homer Avenue
Nicosia
1097

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 13:00
Thursday	09:00 - 19:00
Friday	09:00 - 18:00

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http://www.nakistheocharides.com/

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