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 Are computers bad for my eyes?

If you are on a computer many hours of the day, you may be wondering if your computer is damaging your eyes. There is lots of talk about blue lights and blue light glasses for sale are all over social media feeds lately. Some people swear by blue light glasses or blue light anti-glare. Some don't really notice any improvement with it.


 Will any glasses help my macular degeneration (AMD)?

Vision loss due to macular degeneration can be devastating. It can be very frustrating adapting to your vision loss from macular degeneration, a condition that causes you to lose your central vision. That means when you look directly at something - the lady on tv, the print in the newspaper, your tablet, a photo, or your loved one's face - you can't see it.


 Ms Chris Wensley - Contact Lens Optician

Corneal diseases like keratoconus can greatly impact your vision. Normal glasses may not be working. And standard contacts may still not give you the best vision. Don’t worry- there may be a better solution for you.


Controlling your child's ever changing shortsightedness

The technical term for shortsightedness is myopia. And if you are shortsighted, you know all about myopia. The ever changing prescriptions, the need for glasses full time, the cost of those thinner light weight lenses that makes your glasses more expensive than normal.


 New Contact Lens Recycling Program

On Global Recycling Day, we are happy to announce our new recycling program for contact lens wearers! In partnership with Terracycle, we are able to accept the following items for recycling ♻️ contact lenses - yes the ACTUAL lens ♻️ contact lens blister packs - what the contact comes in ♻️ contact lens cases - the storage case with the R and L on it ♻️ contact lens solution bottles - emptied of any solution


 UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs...I made the list!

I am thrilled to have been named as one of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign. There are 100 female entrepreneurs from across the UK, being showcased as part of the campaign’s recognition of the multi-achievements of women that have proved critical to society during the COVID-19 pandemic.


 The Berkshire Collection -Simply Fabulous Style at Delightfully Affordable Prices

We are delighted to introduce our The Berkshire Collection - a carefully curated selection of beautifully stylish frames, available complete with standard single-vision lenses with anti reflective coating for as little as £ 129.


Tier 4 Christmas - Still Here For You

Tier 4 restrictions allow for eye care to still take place with us and at all opticians in the affected areas. From 21 December 2020 - 3 January 2021, we will be working reduced hours due to staff spending time with our families during the Christmas and New Year holidays. We can be reached remotely via email.


Top 3 Rated Opticians in Newbury Award

2020 bringing some more good news! I am so pleased that Valarie Jerome Optometrists has been recognised this week in the Top 3 Opticians in Newbury!


National Eye Health Week - Focus on Kids!

During National Eye Health Week 2020, I would like to focus today on kids and how you can prevent them from having eye damage that could lead to vision loss when they are older.