Beaconsfield Together November December issue 2022

EYE NEWS
Looking after
your eyes
Autumn and Winter can be tough on our eyes.
When it becomes colder outside many of us
spend more time on electronic devices inside.
The wind outside and heating inside can make eyes
feel gritty and dry. If you wear glasses you may notice
that reading isn’t as easy when the light is poor. Ask
your optician about ‘Blue control’ lenses for those
electronic devices. These lenses can help with the
fatigue caused by the blue light that’s emitted from
screens. Your optician should be your first call for
recommending the most suitable lubricating drops
for dry eyes. Avoid general eye drops as they can
contain whiteners and preservatives which can
aggravate already uncomfortable eyes.
What about driving at night? Higher vehicles like SUVs
and MPVs have higher dipping headlights. Great for the
driver but can be annoying to oncoming traffic and their
passengers. Consider lenses especially designed for
driving. Enroute lenses have a special glare filter and the
option of a contrast enhancing filter . They offer drivers
and passengers less glare and fewer reflections as well
as enhanced contrast in low light conditions and fog.
Available as single vision lenses or as varifocals
especially designed to give an enhanced wider view
for distance and the dashboard so they are great for
wearing in the car for driving.
If reading is problematic ensure you have a good source
of light. Reading lamps are especially good as they
have a bare bulb that can be angled over your shoulder
to shine directly at what you are reading. Whilst ready
readers work for a quick task like reading a menu in a
restaurant ensure you are using up to date prescription
glasses for reading and other close tasks. Above all, it
makes sense to eat a healthy diet and have your eyes
checked regularly and ask your optician about problems
you might have.
Helen Gilbert FBDO
Dispensing Optician
HARROLDS
opticians & audiologists
2 for 1
Kids & Teens
glasses
Half price
2nd pair
Any frame. Any lens.
* When you buy frames and lenses. Excludes all in range Conditions apply. Ask for details.
Eye tests are free for kids
* When you buy a frame for £18 or more. Excludes other offers. Assumes Free NHS eye test and NHS voucher subject to NHS guidelines. Ask for details.
The driving lens
Less Glare... Less Dazzle... Less Eyestrain.
The Enroute driving lens has a special glare filter and an optional enhancing filter providing
less glare and reflections from oncoming traffic and better contrast in low light conditions.
Upgrade to Enroute Driving
Lenses from £75 extra
* Available as single vision and varifocals. Excludes other offers. Offer ends 31st January. Conditions apply.
The health of your eyes is as important as your vision. With renal photography as standard
and the opon of OCT , you can be assured you’re doing the very best for your eyes. We have
office lenses to help with screens and tablets, lenses to protect from UV and lenses that reduce
glare when you drive. Nicole and her team are ready to help and advise.
To book an appointment call 01494 672193
www.harroldopticians.co.uk 26 Gregories Rd Beaconsfield HP9 1HQ
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