After your sight test, if you need spectacles, the optometrist (Clare or Jane) will recommend the type of glasses you need based on your prescription and vision. After that, it’s over to Francesca to help you decide on your…
As you may have known (if you are a ‘liker’ on our Facebook page) a fortnight ago Clare’s Dad came and kindly took some photos of the practice. We wanted some good quality photos to add on to our…
All of St David’s Medical Centre is wheelchair friendly and at Pearce & Bowler Opticians we have ensured that this is carried on throughout the practice. We have plenty of space on the shop floor for browsing frames and…
At the end of your sight test the optometrist will let you know when they want to see you again. They will make that decision based on a few different factors including your general health, age, vision, eye health…
We have been really happy to see so many children this half term, possibly our busiest school holiday yet! We have got loads of broken glasses repaired and ready for next week and ordered new ones for others too.…
Floaters Often, people with healthy eyes see floaters. They appear as spots, lines or cobweb effects, usually when you look at a plain surface like a white wall or a clear blue sky. They appear when the clear jelly…
What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is a very common inflammatory condition affecting the edge of the eyelids and lashes. Regular treatment may be required over several weeks before it is effective and even then, the condition can come back. Symptoms…
What is Dry Eye Syndrome? When we blink, tears form a film which spreads over the eye, making the surface smooth and optically clear to give good vision. There are three layers in the thin film of tears: an…
Presbyopia affects patients in their forties and older. The word ‘presbyopia’ actually means ‘old sight’ and the condition is characterised by someone needing help focusing on near objects, even if they have never worn glasses before or if they…
During any sight test, your optometrist will ask you a few questions to get an idea of your medical history. One of the questions you will usually be asked is whether you are a smoker or not. The reason…