you’ve got everything going for you... andrew petticrew bsc(hons) mcoptom optometrist
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YOU’VE GOT EVERYTHING GOING FOR YOU...
Andrew Petticrew BSc(Hons) MCOptom
Optometrist
How the eye works?
You don’t see with your eyes…/
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Vision Loss - Andrew’s Top 5
1. Optical prescription 2. Cataract3. Age-Related Macular
Degeneration (ARMD)4. Diabetes5. Glaucoma
1. Optical prescription – FAQs. Will wearing glasses encourage
deterioration in my eyes? Will a stronger prescription/ a more
complex lens type/ an increased wearing time encourage deterioration in my eyes?
Can I strain my eyes by not wearing glasses when I should?
If this is the case then...
1. Your optical prescription - the pros and cons...
Pro’s Improved vision Improved visual comfort
Cons Price Physical comfort Cosmetic Appearance Convenience
1. Why do I need reading glasses/multifocal lenses?
1. Why do I need reading glasses/multifocal lenses?
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AutofocusLinear (Autofocus)
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1. Why do I need glasses?
2. Cataract
3. ARMD
3. ARMD
3. ARMD
My advice would be to: Eat a rainbow every day Protect your eyes from UV light
Don’t smoke General health
4. Diabetes
4. Diabetes
5. Glaucoma
What can you do about it?
Have regular eye examinations Any problems, get it checked out Look after your general health Protect your eyes from UV Eat a rainbow every day
Just call out the colours of the print
YELLOW BLUE ORANGEBLACK RED GREENPURPLE YELLOW REDORANGE GREEN BLACKBLUE RED PURPLEGREEN BLUE ORANGE
Thanks very much for listening! Any concerns about your eyes, drop me an e-mail
Or contact me at the office
Questions I can answer???