Darlington Opticians

23/05/2025

An OCT (Optical coherence tomographer) is a large piece of equipment that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of your retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. You place your chin on a rest and fix your gaze on a target. The practitioner is able to get a magnified high quality image of the back of your eye, which can show signs of eye disease at an early stage.

OCT scans can help detect subtle changes in the eye, potentially allowing for earlier diagnosis and treatment of conditions like Glaucoma.

OCT scans can also be used to monitor the progression of eye conditions and assess the effectiveness of treatments.

Call us today to book your eye examination and ask us about OCT. 01685 723785

14/05/2025

🌞 This week marks Sun Awareness Week, so no better time to think about how you can protect your eyes as we continue to enjoy the unusual good weather and head towards the summer months 🌞

Why should I wear sunglasses?

Sunglasses protect your eyes from the harmful effects of UV light … and they can look great too!

Do my children need to wear sunglasses?

Children need to protect their eyes from UV just as much as adults do. The NHS says very small children and babies should not be in the sun at all. Toddlers and older kids should wear sun cream, a hat and loose, baggy cotton clothes, such as an oversized T-shirt with sleeves.

As much as 80% of a lifetimes UV is absorbed into a child’s eyes by the time they reach 18yrs old - a child’s eye “lets through” more than 70% more UV than an adult. Protect your child's eyes with sunglasses that meet the relevant standards. Check the label or ask an optician for advice.

25/04/2025

Approaching the end of the Easter holidays there's no better time than to schedule an eye exam for your child. Don't forget all children qualify for a free NHS sight test and a voucher towards any spectacles needed. In many cases the voucher completely covers the cost. Any repairs and replacements are also covered for under 16s. Give us a call today to get your little ones booked in 01685 723785

11/03/2025

When did you last have an eye exam?

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, due to increased eye pressure. It usually causes gradual peripheral vision loss over the years if untreated. In some cases, it can appear suddenly with severe eye pain, halos around lights or nausea or vomiting which needs to be assessed by an optometrist immediately.

Contact us to find out more about this condition.

21/02/2025

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