Waterloo Opticians
Mythbusting Contact Lenses! What You Need to Know.
Ever considered getting contact lenses but felt put off by some of the negative myths surrounding them? We’re here to get the bottom of...
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Waterloo Opticians
- May 30, 2017
- 1 min
With or Without?
You may have sat in the consulting room chair, with the lenses in front of your eyes, and wondered why the optometrist keeps asking you-...
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Waterloo Opticians
- May 27, 2017
- 2 min
Myopia Management
What is Myopia and how many people are affected? Myopia (short-sightedness) is a common, progressive condition of the eye where near...
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Waterloo Opticians
- May 24, 2017
- 2 min
What is Visual Stress?
Do you become extremely tired when reading? Have you noticed reading isn’t as fluent as you would expect it to be? If you have noticed...
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Waterloo Opticians
- May 21, 2017
- 2 min
What is Ortho-Keratology?
Have you ever dreamt of a safe, reversible alternative to laser eye surgery? I know I have. Orthokeratology (“EyeDream”) is a vision...
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Waterloo Opticians
- May 16, 2017
- 2 min
What is OCT and how Could it Help me?
We pride ourselves in offering the very best in eye care as we believe sight is the most precious of our five senses. We understand that...
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Waterloo Opticians
- May 11, 2017
- 3 min
Varifocal vs Occupational Lenses
Varifocal Lenses Progressive Power Lenses (PPL), commonly known as ‘Varifocal’ lenses are generally recommended by Optometrists and...
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Waterloo Opticians
- May 8, 2017
- 2 min
Are Headaches Related to my Eyes?
More than 10 million people in the UK regularly suffer from headaches. If it has been some time since your last eye examination, a...
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Waterloo Opticians
- May 2, 2017
- 2 min
Why do I get Visual Disturbances?
For the majority of the time we see clearly in any given circumstance and often we don’t give our sight a second thought! Occasionally,...
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Waterloo Opticians
- Apr 29, 2017
- 3 min
Why Have Regular Eye Tests?
You feel your eyes are healthy and you can see clearly, so you are probably thinking I don’t need an eye test… Well just as your car...
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Waterloo Opticians
- Apr 27, 2017
- 2 min
When can my Child Start Wearing Contact Lenses?
It is now quite common for children of around 7 or 8 years old, or even younger, to start wearing contact lenses part time - giving them...
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Waterloo Opticians
- Apr 24, 2017
- 3 min
My Child Keeps Needing Stronger Glasses, What can I do?
Myopia (short-sightedness) has become much more common worldwide in recent years and in the UK between 20- 40% of the population are now...
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Waterloo Opticians
- Apr 21, 2017
- 2 min
What are the Different Types of Spectacle Lenses
We all have unique vision correction needs with varying degrees of near or far sightedness and astigmatism. Today’s lenses are built...
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Waterloo Opticians
- Apr 19, 2017
- 3 min
What are the Different Types of Contact Lenses
There are two general types of contact lenses: hard and soft. The hard lenses most commonly used today are rigid, gas-permeable lenses...
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Waterloo Opticians
- Mar 28, 2017
- 2 min
How Often Should I Have my Eyes Tested?
An eye examination is really important and don’t forget we are not just checking how well you can see and if you need glasses. A large...
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Waterloo Opticians
- Mar 23, 2017
- 3 min
What's the Difference Between a Bifocal and a Varifocal?
If you are under 40 these words may mean nothing to you and if you are over 40 may be words you have heard people (especially us optician...
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Waterloo Opticians
- 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...
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Waterloo Opticians
- 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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Waterloo Opticians
- 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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Waterloo Opticians
- 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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