It's World Photo Day today. As part of your #EyeExamination, we capture a detailed image of the back of your eye. This could be the most important photo that anyone ever takes of you! #WorldPhotoDay #Optician #TheEye #EyeExam

The Uvea is the middle layer of the eye, consisting of the iris, ciliary body and choroid. It can sometimes become inflamed causing the usually painful condition that is known as uveitis. #Uvea #Uveitis #Optician #EyeTerms

An interesting article that highlights the importance of Optical Practices in delivering additional eye health and eye care services across the UK #Optician openaccessgovernment.org/the-role-optic…

Monday #EyeFact #Bees need eyes to pick up colours and UV markings in flowers, as well as shapes & also to navigate so have two sets of eyes which are adapted to perform different tasks simultaneously. 2 large eyes at the side of the head with 3 small eyes on the top of the head

#DidYouKnow that our optical lens experts will need to spend time with you to understand your lifestyle for work, rest and play. Only then will they recommend the most suitable lens personalised to your requirements! #IndependentOptician #DispensingOptician #EyeCare #LensExperts

Seven great foods for healthy eyes #Optician #Eyes #Healthy healthline.com/health/eye-hea…

Today marks the start of the #SummerStaycation campaign to increase awareness of #Myopia among parents of children aged 6-10 years old and also to motivate parents to ask their #Optometrist about new treatment options to slow the progression of myopia reviewofmm.com/gmac-goes-glob…

It's #InternationalDogDay today so it's the perfect time to ask for your favourite pics of your pooch (in some specs would be ideal). Pop them in the comments below to make our day!🐶👓 #DogDay #PetsInSpecs

What are ‘floaters’? This Morning’s Philip Schofield has surgery for eye condition #EyeFloaters standard.co.uk/news/uk/floate…

Did you know that #RedEye is caused by swollen or dilated blood vessels on the white outer surface of your eye. It has many possible causes. You may also have pain, itching, discharge or visual disturbances. Find out more on the link abdo.org.uk/eyecarefaq/red…

Have you ever wondered what to do if you wake up with a red or sore eye? This interesting article from The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians is a useful guide abdo.org.uk/eyecarefaq/red…

Your Eye Examination will include some form of a #VisualFieldTest where your total peripheral vision is assessed. Defects in your periphery can indicate early signs of many eye conditions such as Glaucoma. It is another reason why routine eye examinations are so important.

What's the typical lifespan of a human eyelash? A human #Eyelash is a hair that grows at the edge of your #Eyelids. #Eyelashes protect your eye from small things like dust & the average person has hundreds of eyelashes. They have a normal or typical lifespan of about 5 months!

Can you believe it? September is here already! Now is the time that the evenings will draw in and the low sun might cause problems when you drive. We have specialist lenses designed specifically to make driving a pleasure whatever the conditions. #Driving #September #Optician

It is important that we keep our eyes as safe as possible. This advice from the RNIB could be invaluable #Eyes #Optician #Safety rnib.org.uk/eye-health/loo….

Happy #Caturday... share your favourite cat pics with us all 🐱🐈 #CaturdaySaturday #CatLover

It's International Wildlife day today. Here are 32 Interesting facts about different animals eyes and their vision #Eyes #InternationalWildlifeday #Optician #Facts discoveryeye.org/32-facts-about…

#DidYouKnow that according to the DVLA, you must be able to read (with glasses or contact lenses, if necessary) a car number plate from 20 metres away! It's an offence new drivers can fail their test on so make sure your #EyeExam is up to date for your current prescription!

Today is Read A Book Day. If you could recommend any book to read today which book would it be, and why? #ReadABookDay #Optician

Seeing is likened to taking pictures on a camera film which is then developed. Your retina is like a camera film which stores an image of what you are looking at. The image directed onto your retina is then sent to your brain where it's processed, like developing a camera film!