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Valarie Jerome Optometrists Blog

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The Dreaded Puffer Test for Glaucoma

The Dreaded Puffer Test for Glaucoma 23/12/20191 Comment Picture A recent study showed that 86% of people who already have eye disease do not return for their routine eye exams.


What is astigmatism? Should I be concerned if I have astigmatism? 9/12/20190 Comments Often called stigma or stigmatism, the correct word is astigmatism. Sounds like some horrible condition of the eyes, doesn't it?


 Kids NHS Sight Tests

Do you examine children? The answer is yes. While our practice is not a NHS provider and does not provide NHS funded Sight Test for under 16s, a child can be examined here for a comprehensive eye examination as a private pay patient.


 Cycling and Contact Lenses

If you have a significant prescription and cycle then you know the spectacle options for you are limited. To have the best "wrapped" style specs for cycling, you may need to ignore your correction and go without or use those small lens inserts.