The Problem The cost of providing eye examination is underfunded by the NHS. The NHS does not fund investment in advanced instrumentation such as digital retinal and anterior eye cameras, corneal topographers and optic nerve scanners that we use in our eye examinations. These are things that help us take better care of your eyes! […]
We’re one of a few to offer the Varilux X interactive personalisation experience
We’re proud to be one of only four practitioners in Sheffield to offer a sophisticated personalised service for patients with Varilux X varifocals. Our practices in Woodseats and Crosspool can now dispense Varilux X lenses using the revolutionary Near Vision Behaviour measurement. “Your posture and the way you look at things up close have changed. […]
Pioneering contact lens approach slows myopia progression in children
We’re proud to be a part of the pioneering MiSight trial into shortsightedness in children and are delighted to bring you the four year findings, courtesy of Cooper Vision. SINGAPORE, September 18, 2018–New four-year study data shows the significant impact of a pioneering contact lens management approach to slowing the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in […]
Here’s some advice for hayfever sufferers
As the hayfever season is nearing its peak, with oilseed rape causing misery to many, a family optometrist is offering expert advice on how to care for your eyes. Hayfever can be of particular nuisance to contact lens and glasses wearers who may develop itchy, sore and red eyes as pollen counts rise. According to […]
Daily Mail article about overnight contact lenses
We are pleased to be able to offer clients the ortho-K lenses that are mentioned in this Daily Mail article on Sunday 29-11-15. Special contact lenses that change the curve in the eye when they are worn overnight can improve eye-sight Latest research shows contact lenses could be used ‘like braces’ to correct children’s eyesight […]
Sheffield optometrist helps local canoeist makes waves in the competitive ranks
An independent optometrist has come to the aid of a young sports star thanks to his expertise in a new innovative contact lens technology. Alex Gage, a family optometrist who owns two practices in Woodseats and Crosspool in Sheffield, was the port of call for Daisy Pound, a 16-year-old canoeist from Fulwood, hoping to rise […]
Sheffield optometrist’s Tour de Vision
As excitement rises in anticipation of Yorkshire hosting ‘Le Grand Départ’ for the Tour de France in 2014, a Sheffield optometrist has reported an increase in sales of cycling lenses and cycling glasses. “There is a real buzz in the air regarding the start of the Tour next year and, not only are we seeing […]
Crosspool man’s delight at competition win
A Crosspool man is delighted after winning a £500 bike in a competition. When John Hurd visited Alex Gage Family Optometrist in Sandygate Road for an eye examination and was inspired to enter a competition to win a bike, little did he expect to win. Of the prize, a FELT QX 75 hybrid, John […]