you’ve got everything going for you... andrew petticrew bsc(hons) mcoptom optometrist

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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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

andrew@petticrewoptometrists.com

Or contact me at the office

Questions I can answer???