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Maria Theocharides Eyecare

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Maria Theocharides Eyecare

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

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you!!🎄🎁
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19/12/2025

If there’s one thing that you want to do during the holidays it’s getting through it without anyone crying or getting sick. To help make sure that your vision and eye health stays as strong as possible, we have created a list of a few things to be on the lookout for.

-Difficulty Reading
Whether you’re having difficulty reading Christmas cards from loved ones or the latest holiday-themed magazine you just got in the mail if you have noticed that you are having a difficulty reading then you may need corrective glasses. If you already wear reading glasses, then it may just be time for a stronger prescription.

-Starbursts
Have you noticed that every time you look at Christmas lights that you see starbursts around every light? If so, this could be a sign that you either need vision corrective lenses or that you have the beginning signs of glaucoma or cataracts.

-Headaches
The last thing that you want around the holidays is to get frequent headaches. If you notice that you are getting more headaches than normal then you may be wondering what on earth they are caused by. If you are experiencing any blurred vision as well, then your headaches may be caused by poor vision.

12/12/2025

Most people spend more time than they realize staring at screens. At work, at home, or even when waiting in line, so much of daily life gets filtered through something digital.

One thing you may hear about is digital lenses. These lenses are designed to handle the demands of screen use, reduce glare, and fight eye fatigue. So, do they really matter, or are they just another label that sounds helpful? It's worth looking at what goes on inside your eyes during long screen sessions and what these specialty lenses actually do.

When you stare at a screen, your eyes focus closer for longer periods than when reading a printed page or looking out the window. The blink rate also drops, which can dry out your eyes - especially in the fall, when drier air inside homes and offices with AC or heating. The less you blink, the drier your eyes can get, and the more likely you are to notice discomfort.Many people end up with tired, scratchy, or red eyes by the end of the day. Sometimes there are headaches, trouble shifting focus from close to far, or a mild sense of blurred vision.

A digital lens is built to handle screen use in a way that basic lenses are not. For one, digital lenses often feature a specific curve or aspheric design to help keep the eyes relaxed at close distances, making those long stretches at a laptop more comfortable. They might use advanced coatings or filters meant to manage how harsh screen light reaches your eyes, especially the blue-white tones common on most devices.

Another detail is how these lenses smooth out visual shifts. When you glance from keyboard to monitor, swipe on a tablet, then look at a TV across the room, your eyes are forced to refocus often. Digital lenses can ease these transitions and help prevent that subtle, hard-to-pinpoint eye strain.

A digital glasses lens is not a fix-all. It does not erase every symptom or block all blue light, but it is created to lessen the load on your eyes by managing glare, sharpening edges, and making tiny focus changes less of a chore.

28/11/2025

Vision isn’t controlled by the eyes alone - it also depends on the brain’s complex network of pathways. The retina sends signals via the optic nerves, which cross at the optic chiasm, continue through the optic tracts and lateral geniculate nucleus, then travel along the optic radiations to the visual cortex in the occipital lobe.

When a stroke damages any part of this system, the results can range from subtle visual changes to profound vision loss - even when the eyes themselves remain structurally healthy.

Common Stroke-Related Visual Impairments

The exact type of vision problem depends on where the stroke occurs in the brain and how severe the damage is.

Some of the most common include:

-Visual field loss (hemianopia or quadrantanopia) - large blind spots in vision, often on the same side in both eyes.
-Visual neglect/inattention - where the brain fails to register one side of the visual field, despite intact eyesight.
-Oculomotor dysfunction - double vision, eye movement problems, or difficulty focusing.
-Reduced visual processing - slowed or impaired interpretation of visual information.

These conditions can affect independence, reading, navigation, and even safety, since they may increase the risk of falls or accidents.

21/11/2025

Vision and Memory: How Your Eyes Help Shape the Stories You Tell
Your eyes do more than just help you see the world. They play a key role in shaping your memories. The way we remember things often depends on what we see. When you look at something, your brain creates a picture of it. This visual input helps you remember details better than words alone.

Seeing something makes it easier to recall later. Think about the last time you tried to remember someone’s name. It’s often easier if you can picture their face. This is because our brains are wired to process and store visual information more efficiently.

Good eyesight is essential for creating and recalling memories. If your vision is not clear, it’s harder to form strong memories. This is why maintaining eye health is so important. Healthy eyes help you take in the world clearly, which in turn helps keep your memories sharp.

Using visuals can make it easier to remember things. Here are some practical tips to help boost your memory:

-Use Flashcards: They are great for studying because they combine images with words. The pictures help you remember what you need to learn.
-Mind Maps: Drawing mind maps can connect ideas visually. This helps you see the big picture and remember how different pieces fit together.
-Color Coding: Use different colors to highlight key information. Colors make details stand out and are easier to remember.

07/11/2025

Your eyes aren’t just active during the day – they repair at night. Sleep restores your tear film, detoxifies retinal cells, and recalibrates your brain’s visual filters.

Lack of sleep impairs contrast sensitivity, light tolerance, and focus depth, making your eyes feel slow, overworked, and unreliable.

What to do:

-Prioritize 7.5-9 hours of high-quality sleep
-Eliminate screens or use red filters 60+ minutes before bed
-Keep your room cool and dark to protect your melatonin cycles
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-No stimulant, supplement, or screen filter can replace deep recovery.

Protect your sleep, and your eyes will follow.

24/10/2025

Book your specialized appoinment.
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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.

Address

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

Website

http://www.nakistheocharides.com/

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