Pritchard-Cowburn Opticians News
Why did Pirates wear earrings? Did you know that many many years ago, pirates were convinced that wearing earrings would improve or even cure bad eyesight. They believed that the precious metals possessed magical healing powers. Here at Pritchard Cowburn Opticians, we don't do earrings, but we do offer an extended eye examination including OCT screening, which is used in
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Since 1964 Silhouette has been committed to creating the finest eyewear on the market. A name synonymous with quality, they are passionate about working with leading designers and unique materials, continuously developing new high-tech solutions and worlds firsts. Ever since they launched their first collection of rimless eyewear in 1983 they have been at the forefront of ophthalmic research and
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Ray-Ban is a brand of sunglasses and spectacles founded in 1937 by the American company Bausch & Lomb. The brand is best known for their Wayfarer and Aviator lines of sunglasses. In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to the Italian eyewear conglomerate Luxottica Group, for a reported US$640 million. Headquartered in Arkansas, the company has over 55,000 employees. In 1929, US Army Air Corps Colonel John A. Macready worked with Bausch & Lomb, a Rochester, New
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What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition where your body is not able to use glucose properly. Glucose, a type of sugar, is produced by your body when you eat something. Glucose goes into your blood and is converted into energy. A hormone called insulin allows this to happen. When your body doesn’t make enough insulin or when
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An eye examination is carried out by an optometrist and usually takes about 20-30 minutes. Sometimes it can take longer if you need extra tests, but this is to make sure you can see as well as possible. As well as testing your sight, the optometrist will check the health of your eyes and look for signs of general health
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What considerations do people with sight problems need to make when driving? It’s important to have your sight tested if you think you may have a problem with your eyesight, in fact, studies suggest that up to one in five middle aged drivers are taking to the road knowing their eyesight is not as good as it should be. It
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There are hundreds of myths and misconceptions about eyesight. Some old wives’ tales have a grain of truth in them: most are myths that need busting. Here are the facts about some of them: Myth: Reading in the dark or dim light will damage your eyes Reading in dim light or in the dark is highly unlikely to cause any
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Transitions adaptive lenses. Live the good light See and feel your best all the time with lenses that are as flexible as your lifestyle. All day everyday. From inside to the great outdoors, Transitions lenses sense how light changes-seamlessly adapting to the perfect tint from the moment you walk outside. When you return indoors, they seamlessly fade back to
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Follow these tips to protect your eyes from the sun all year long: Summer UV Eye Safety We all use sunscreen to protect our skin, but don't forget to protect your eyes as well. Summertime means more time spent outdoors, and studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing cataracts and growths on the
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