Sheffield optometrist helps local canoeist make 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 higher in the competitive rankings.

As one of just four opticians in the north of England who specialises in Orthokeratology (Overnight Vision Correction), Alex was able to measure and fit the iGO lenses to Daisy’s eyes. The iGO contact lenses are worn at night to correct vision while the person is asleep. When removed in the morning, users are able to see with natural vision for at least 24 hours.