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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Mar 15, 2017
- 2 min
Why am I Constantly Cleaning my Glasses
There are a number of contributing factors why you may be constantly cleaning your glasses. Fitting of your glasses If your glasses aren...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Mar 9, 2017
- 1 min
Do I Have to Have Big Frames for my Varifocals?
We very often get asked this question as with a varifocal lens we do have a number of things to consider, for example your occupation or ...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Mar 9, 2017
- 2 min
Staying Safe In The Snow
Après-ciating the dangers of snowblindness! The ski season has arrived and the count down until you can put on your skis or jump onto you...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Mar 6, 2017
- 3 min
What is a Cataract?
A cataract can be described as a cloudiness or opacity within the lens of the eye. The lens sits inside the eye, behind the coloured part...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Mar 3, 2017
- 2 min
You're Guide to Choosing the Right Pair of Glasses
Choosing the right pair of glasses is not always the easiest job. One of the most frequently asked questions we get in practice is ‘what ...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Feb 27, 2017
- 2 min
Why do I need Mr Tickle Arms to Read my Paper?
As we get older the flexibility of the lens inside your eye reduces. This is called Presbyopia. This means that you are less able to focu...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Feb 23, 2017
- 2 min
Will my Lenses fit any Frame?
Generally any lens can fit into any frame. However, we must take into consideration the prescription we are working with as this will hel...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Feb 10, 2017
- 2 min
Can we tell if you have Diabetes by looking into your Eyes?
When attending for a sight test the optometrist will not only advise you on whether you need glasses but will also do a health check. Man...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Feb 7, 2017
- 2 min
What is Keratoconus?
Keratoconus (also known as Pellucid) is a progressive non-inflammatory disorder that causes a characteristic thinning and cone-like steep...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Jan 27, 2017
- 2 min
How Long Will it Take to get Used to Varifocals?
If you're new to varifocal lenses you may need a little time to get used to them. Varifocal lenses will slightly alter your peripheral vi...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Jan 24, 2017
- 2 min
What Frames Suit my Face Shape?
One of the most common concerns when choosing a pair of new spectacles is choosing a frame that suits our face. If we choose a frame that...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Jan 18, 2017
- 2 min
Protecting our Eyes in the Summer
The summer is finally here and while we all want to enjoy the better weather and longer days there are extra precautions we need to take ...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Jan 10, 2017
- 3 min
Optical Terms Explained!
It is important that when we communicate with our patients, we use terms that don’t require they qualify as an optometrist! As such, we g...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Jan 1, 2017
- 2 min
Seeing In The New Year - How To Make The Most Of It!
At the end of each year, we all get the asked same question: “What’s your New Year’s Eve Resolution going to be?” More often than not our...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Dec 27, 2016
- 3 min
Uncovering Presbyopia
The eye uses two main surfaces of focus on anything. The first is the outer layer of the eye known as the cornea, and the second being th...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Dec 8, 2016
- 3 min
How can I Both See in the Distance and Read in Contact Lenses?
We often get asked how to correct vision for distance and near in contact lenses. Whilst this can turn into a very complex subject I will...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Dec 5, 2016
- 2 min
Glasses Cleaning Guide!
Smudges and grease occurrence on your lenses are a common problem when your skin excretes oil and dirt from day to day handling. Using wa...
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Adlam and Coomber Optometrists
- Nov 24, 2016
- 3 min
Are Computer Screens Damaging our Eyes?
Screens are central to our world these days… With some people spending 8 hours looking at their work screen, interspersed with checking t...
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