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Local, caring optometrist in Inverleith, Edinburgh. Welcoming new patients.

25/09/2025

💻How to make sure your eyes are screen smart
One in four UK adults are now spending 14 hours or more a day on screens. With such high levels of screen-time it’s important we’re all aware of the impact this can have on our eye health and understand some simple steps we can take to minimise the effects.

Looking at screens won’t permanently damage your eyes; however, it may cause eye strain, headaches, and trigger episodes of visual stress. These reactions to prolonged screen use are commonly known as ‘screen fatigue’ and while symptoms tend to subside after resting your eyes, screen fatigue can be uncomfortable and frustrating.

Extended screen time can also make symptoms of existing eye conditions such as uncorrected myopia (short-sightedness) more pronounced.

Symptoms associated with staring at a screen for long stretches without taking breaks can include:
• Tired eyes.
• Headaches and concentration difficulties.
• Blurred vision.
• Dry eyes.

Minimise the effects
Measure the distance between your face and your device to prevent your eyes working too hard. The 1, 2, 10 method is a good rule of thumb. Keep phone screens 1 foot (about 30 cm) away from your face, laptops and monitors 2 feet away (65cm+) and TVs 10 feet (3.3 metres).

Refresh your eyes by consciously blinking. Your blink rate can fall by as much as 60% when looking at a screen; leaving them prone to dry eye. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water too.

For an instant refresh try closing your eyes and rolling your eyeball around behind the closed lid.

Give your eyes a rest by following the 20-20-20 rule. Look away from your screen every twenty minutes, for 20 seconds and focus on something 20 feet away. You should also break up screen time by spending time outdoors. A couple of hours outdoor activity a day can help counter eye strain caused by focusing on close work such as staring at screens or reading.

We hope these tips help prevent issues associated with prolonged time on screens.

Tips from Eye Health UK

23/09/2025

1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem.

Help keep their eyes healthy with
👁️regular eye tests
🥦eating a healthy diet
📱limiting screen use
⛅️spending two hours a day outdoors
😎wearing sunglasses.

22/09/2025

As National Eye Health Week kicks off today - a simple reminder from us! Routine sight tests are vital health checks for all. They can spot signs of eye disease years before you notice a change in your vision and detect a range of common health conditions, including diabetes hypertension and heart disease. They are covered by the NHS so please prioritise your eyes and book yourself in.

https://rodgerandsmalridge.mysight.uk/choose-appointment-type

Your vision matters.

10/09/2025

Keep kids’ eyes healthy – our top tips

Looking after your child’s eyes doesn't have to be complicated. Here are a few easy ways to support their vision as they grow:

📅Regular eye examinations
Children should have their eyes tested every two years – it’s covered by the NHS so won't cost you a penny. Early checks help spot issues like squint, lazy eye or short-sightedness before they become bigger problems.

🌈 Eat a rainbow
Colourful fruits, veggies, fish, eggs and whole grains are packed with eye-healthy nutrients.

🌤️ Play outside
Spending 2+ hours outdoors each day can help reduce the risk of myopia (short-sightedness) even if it runs in the family!

🕶️ Protect from the sun
Children's eyes are extra sensitive to sunlight. Always choose sunglasses with a UKCA or UV 400 mark for proper protection.

📱Screen breaks matter
Encourage the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Teenagers should hold screens at least 30cm from their face to avoid eye strain.

👀 Watch for warning signs
Trouble recognising colours or shapes, headaches, sitting too close to the TV, or struggling to read? These could mean it’s time for an eye test.

Don’t wait – early detection can make a huge difference, often allowing us to reverse any conditions like a lazy eye.

03/09/2025

Glaucoma is often described as the ‘invisible disease’ or ‘silent thief’ because it causes gradual but symptomless sight loss that can go unnoticed until it’s too late to reverse.

Glaucoma affects around 700,000 people in the UK

In fact, studies show that half of all cases are currently undiagnosed.

But treatment and regular check-ups can help slow or prevent sight loss, especially if glaucoma is found early, allowing patients to lead the life they want with minimal symptoms.

What you can do
✔️Make sure you are having a regular sight test with your optician every two years, or more often if that has been recommended by your optometrist
✔️Remind family and friends of the importance of having regularly sight tests – to check the health of the eye, spot signs of general health conditions and eye disease including glaucoma.

27/08/2025

Make sure you add an OCT onto your routine eye exam when you next book in.

22/08/2025

We're delighted that so many of our patients are taking advantage of our new scanner.

The Revo OCT 3D eye scan, also known as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), is a non-invasive imaging technique used to create detailed, three-dimensional images of the eye's internal structures, particularly the retina. It helps your optometrist detect and monitor various eye conditions, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, often at earlier stages than traditional methods. It can also detect a range of other health conditions.

If you're booking online select an Enhanced Eye Exam to have the scan at your next appointment.

https://rodgerandsmalridge.mysight.uk/choose-appointment-type

14/08/2025

Could it be time for some reading glasses?

Holding your phone further away lately? Screwing up your eyes to see the menu more clearly? It might be time for reading glasses.

Presbyopia is a natural part of ageing so let’s make sure you’ve got lenses that suit your lifestyle and your look. We have a fab range of well-known designers in the practice - pop in for a browse any time.

06/08/2025

2 in 1 prescription glasses and sunglasses!

These frames from CentroStyle have been a huge hit so far this summer. The clip on sunglasses are just genius and so convenient. Priced from £135 including the prescription frames and sunglasses fit overs, they are incredibly cost effective as well.

Pop in if you'd like to browse and feel their quality.

📍1 Goldenacre Terrace
🛍️Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

30/07/2025

SPECIALISTS IN CHILDREN'S EYE CARE
Did you know our optometrist, Sam Phillips, has a professional qualification in paediatric eye care? The whole family will be in a best hands at the practice. New
patients very welcome.

You can book online https://rodgerandsmalridge.mysight.uk
or by calling 0131 552 5160

23/07/2025

(Re) Introducing Julie
We have had some new faces join the practice recently who we have introduced here (and hopefully you've met them in person), but one face we know most of you will recognise is Julie's. However, for anyone new to the practice, please let us introduce her too.

With over 35 years of experience in the optical industry, Julie has developed a deep and diverse understanding of the profession. She began her career in private practice and has since explored a wide range of roles, including time in the corporate eyecare sector, locuming across the UK, and even working as a frame rep, gaining valuable insight from both sides of the dispensing table. From Covent Garden to Wick, her career has taken her the length and breadth of the country.

Her wealth of knowledge has been a fantastic asset to Rodger & Smalridge. Now happily settled at the practice, Julie is thrilled to be focusing on her true passion: dispensing. She takes great pride in helping patients find frames that perfectly suit their face, lifestyle, and personality, balancing fit, style, and colour with ease. Her current favourite brand is Stepper, known for its superb quality and timeless-to-modern range, while she’s also enjoying working with the bold, fashion-forward styles of the newest addition to the practice, Carolina Herrera.

A lover of iconic eyewear, Julie has amassed quite the collection over the years. She finds it fascinating to see styles come full circle, with vintage influences making their way back into fashion.

Outside of the practice, Julie finds peace in her Inverleith garden, where she nurtures her plants and watches the local wildlife flourish. Despite being in the heart of the city, her garden welcomes foxes, badgers, squirrels, and a wide variety of birds. She especially enjoys feeding her feathered visitors, so much so that the oversized bird bath in her garden has been nicknamed the Commonwealth Pool by her partner.

16/06/2025

ONLINE BOOKING NOW AVAILABLE
For your convenience, you can now book appointments online via our website.

Click here to book: https://rodgerandsmalridge.mysight.uk

Or, you can call us on 0131 552 5160.

Address

1 Goldenacre Terrace
Edinburgh
EH35QP

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12:30pm

Website

http://www.rodgerandsmalridge.co.uk/

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