- Posted by Admin on November 21, 2009
Hey,
Now that I think that I am a regular blogger, i want to move on to podcasting. So, I’ve bought a mic, a mic stand, headphones and some fancy software to mix it all. Unfortunately I have no idea how to do it. Think I might need some help now!!!
- Posted by Admin on November 20, 2009
Hi guys,
Remember last week I was talking about presbyopia. That’s where you begin to need help with reading round about the age of 40. I thought today I’d tell you about the various ways that this is corrected.
Prescription reading glasses.
These are single vision glasses that have been made up with your reading prescription. The problem you might notice with these is that when you look up and across a room, things in the distance will be a wee bit blurred. It really depends on your occupation and lifestyle whether single vision is the best option for you. If you don’t move around too much, or are looking at a computer screen all day these might be the best option for you.
Bifocals
You’ve maybe seen these. The lenses have a wee line about a third up from the bottom rim. Above the line is your distance prescription and below it is the reading prescription. This alleviates the problem mentioned above. Bifocals can take a wee bit of getting used to, but after a few days you’ll have no problems.
If you are in front of a screen all day though, you might be better with reading specs.
Some people don’t like the fact that everyone can see the line.
Varifocals
These lenses look the same as single vision lenses, so are cosmetically better than bifocals. There are different zones within the lens. The top part is for distance vision, and like bifocals the lower part of the lens is for reading but in between the lens is graded for intermediate vision. This means that you can see at all distances.
These can also take a bit of getting used to. The best advice I can give you is decide before you pick them up that you will be able to use them. Positive mental attitude. It works wonders.
I wear Freeform varifocals. These are the latest technology available in varifocals.
It is important when choosing what lens is going to be best for you that you tell us about your working environment and what hobbies you do. We’ll make sure that you get the best lens for your needs.
Next week I’m going to talk about high index lenses so do look in.
Have a great weekend.
Carla
- Posted by Admin on November 15, 2009
Mambo,
Hello everyone, hope you are all well. I've had a busy week this week. We had our first tour of the centre this week. We were visited by Motherwell South Church mens club. The visit was arranged by Tommy Goodman ( his name does him justice). I have known Tommy for many years, and when he asked if he could bring the mens club for a visit i was more than delighted. On behalf of Carla, Ann and myself we would like to thank Tommy and all who attended and made it a special night.
The tour covers three different angles. Firstly there is a tour of the sight test room. Carla explains the importance of regular eye tests, and what is involved during your eye test. The second part of the tour is with Sean, who walks you round the lab, and demonstrates how we make prescription spectacles and sunglasses. Lastly, Sean and Ann explain about our charity that is being setup. Our aim is to open a sight testing clinic in Kenya and provide free eye tests and prescription spectacles to those who need them. Kenya does not have "free eye test and NHS spectacles" like we do in this country, so many people have a need for glasses, but have no access to them. This is something that we are trying to change.
Now that we have completed the first tour we are now opening it up to schools in the surrounding area's and other church groups and social groups. We will be contacting schools in East Kilbride next week. If you run a group or organization and would be interested in attending, please contact me. You can either phone: 01355 247581 or email admin@seanwallseyecarecentre.com.
Bye for now
- Posted by Admin on November 14, 2009
Hi there,
Hope you've had a good week. I was wondering what eye conditions to tell you about and decided that I should start with why people need glasses before going on to the more complex eye health problems.
Emmetropia.
This is when you have no prescription, you don't need lenses of any strength to see better. You may have heard of twenty-twenty vision, well that's emmetropia.
In this country though we don't use 20/20, we would say 6/6. The top number refers to the effective distance of the test-chart, six metres, and the bottom number is the size of angle the letter creates at the back of your eye.
Myopia
This is short-sightedness. Its when you have problems seeing things in the distance, like road signs or even text on the television. Sometimes if you screw your eyes up you can see a bit better.
Hyperopia
This is long-sightedness. Here, unless you have a very strong prescription, you can see things in the distance easily but close-up is more difficult. Your eyes have to focus, or accommodate, if you are hyperopic, and this can lead to eyestrain.
Astigmatism
This is a slightly more complex visual problem. Here the front surface of your eye is shaped like a rugby ball rather than a football, which means that you that are different amounts of long- or short-sighted in each main direction. It is very common. People often have a small amount of astigmatism.
Presbyopia.
This is where the lens inside your eye becomes harder with age and make reading more difficult. It usually happens around the age of forty.
You should find something in the distance to look at. Put your hand over your left eye and check how well you see it with your right eye. Now do the same with the other eye.
Then try the same thing with something close to hand.
Both eyes should be pretty much the same. If not, why not book in a for an eye test and we'll check it out. Book an eyetest anyway, its never a waste of time.
Any questions please just ask.....
Bye for now,
Carla
- Posted by Admin on November 6, 2009
Hi there,
My name is Carla Di Mambro. I have been an Optician for over 20 years, and known Sean Walls for over 15. I am delighted to be joining him as part of Sean Walls Eyecare. If you haven’t been to his practice its well worth a visit. There is a wide range of exclusive frames and the prices are very good. As well as that you can now get an eye test there.
Eye tests are very important: not only do they ensure you are wearing the best optical correction but it also check the health of your eye, from the front through to the back.
Over the weeks I’m going to give you a brief explanation of different eye conditions so keeping looking in.
Bye for now,
Carla
- Posted by Admin on November 3, 2009
HI. For the last couple of weeks I have been busy setting up my social media and let me tell you, its no walk in the park
Thanks to an excellent consultant, Mark Hunter of Tartan Media Productions,we are now up and running! Please become a fan on facebook or twitter pages and if you have been to my shop and loved the glasses please leave a comment.
I will be putting up a couple of videoson both my facebook and on youtube. Search for SeanWallsTV and feel free to leave any comments.