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Macular Degeneration
What is Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the commonest cause of vision loss in people aged over 50 years old. The prevalence (number of new cases each year) increases with age. It is caused by degeneration of the macula, the central and most sensitive part of the retina at the back of the…
Cataracts
Cataracts are extremely common. In fact, the majority of those over 65 have some cataract development. If you have been told you have cataracts, DO NOT be alarmed. The word “cataract” comes from the Greek word “Cataracti”, which means waterfall. The lens can appear to look a bit like a waterfall when the cataract is…
Glaucoma
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain, playing a vital role in sight. In glaucoma, damage occurs at the point where visual signals leave the eye and travel to the brain,…
Presbyopia
When we are young, the lens in the eye can change its shape allowing us to focus on near objects. After the age of 40, the lens becomes noticeably more rigid and reading at close range becomes increasingly difficult. This condition is called presbyopia and is a normal part of ageing. What are the symptoms…
Hyperopia
In Hypermetropia (long sightedness), the eye is shorter than normal or the cornea is too flat, so that light rays focus behind the retina. Light rays from close objects such as pages of a book cannot be focused on clearly by the retina. Someone with hypermetropic eyes may find their vision is blurred when looking…
Myopia
In Myopia (short sightedness), the eye is longer than normal or the cornea is too steep, so that light rays focus in front of the retina. Near objects are clear, but distant objects appear blurred. For the most part, this is an inconvenience considering how frustrating it can be to be dependent on contact lenses…
Our October Open Weekend
Come along to our open weekend with us👓 We had a great time celebrating the launch of our new eyewear brands, Essedue, Kyme and the new collections from Eco Eyewear. Geo Optical Supplies always ensure we have stock to suit everyone persona style, modifications and price point🙌🏽 Thanks to all our wonderful patients who popped…
Getting in the Spooky Spirit!
Our patients have been getting into the spirit ahead of our open event taking place tomorrow and Saturday! 👻👓💙 Make sure to pop in and celebrate the launch of two new brands, Eessedue and Kyme AND the new Eco collection! 🤩 There will be on the day eye tests available and the chance to talk…
Vision Therapist Appreciation Week!
This week we’re celebrating our amazing vision therapists and the life-changing impact the treatment they provide has on our patients #VisionTherapistAppreciationWeek💙 In the video below you can see the treatment in action, this activity focused on visual processing by combining visual-verbal and visual-motor skills(say and do what you see), which our patient worked so hard…
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