Visiting your opticians during COVID-19

Since new government guidelines came into play, most optical practices are now only providing minimal services.   However, those worried about the state of their eyes during this time should know that optical specialists are included in the government’s list of essential workers. ...
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Self-isolation tips for those with sight loss

With coronavirus making a massive impact on the landscape in the United Kingdom, many people will now find themselves staying at home in self-isolation under lockdown.   The visually impaired community will be no exception and, while there may be numerous guides and advice for how people ...
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Central Vision vs Peripheral Vision

Eye sight can be seen (pun very much intended) as being comprised of two main functions: central and peripheral.   Most associate central vision with focusing on particular objects of interest, while peripheral vision is when something to the side attracts ...
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What is 20/20 vision?

20/20 vision is normally used to describe perfect sight.   However, this is not entirely accurate.   20/20 vision (or 6/6 if you are in the UK) actually refers to what is seen as “normal visual acuity” at a distance of twenty feet (or six ...
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