- Posted by Admin on December 20, 2009
in this podcast, we discus the recent developements with Sight Aid International. We also reflect on the year that has passed and what is in store for the new year.
Carla and Sean 18th.mp3 (14.62 mb)
- Posted by Admin on December 16, 2009
Hiya,
Well, are you all getting excited about Christmas?
I thought about talking about glaucoma today but then thought it’s a bit dreary for the week before Christmas. It is a very serious eye condition if untreated so for now I’ll only say that regular eye examinations are so important to rule this out, and my first blog in the new year will be about it.
Any way, Christmas Have you bought all your Christmas presents? I am off tomorrow and hope to finish all my shopping and get everything wrapped so that I enjoy our Christmas night out on Friday.
If you are stuck for ideas you could always give someone a gift voucher for new specs. Sean was offering vouchers at half price. That’s right, you pay £20.00 for a gift voucher worth £40.00, or £30.00 for one worth £60.00. It’s well worth it.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Carla
- Posted by Admin on December 15, 2009
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=346540687
You can now also follow us on Itunes and download uor podcasts to your Ipod, mp3 player, or your mobile phone and listen when you can.
- Posted by Admin on December 14, 2009
Hey guys,
you can now follow all our podcasts and video's by clicking the link below.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/SeanWallsEyecareCentreBlog
- Posted by Admin on December 14, 2009
In this podcast, we talk about Sight Aid International, which is our charity that we are setting up in Kenya. We also discuss our plans over the pending christmas period.
Carla and Sean11th.mp3 (12.87 mb)
- Posted by Admin on December 11, 2009
Hi guys, click on the link below to listen to our first Podcast. This is something that we are aiming to do quite regular, cover many topics including; clinical issues, different types of spectacle and contact lenses, and the lateset fashion frame styles. We will also keep you updated with the developments of our charity project in Kenya, and bring you all the gossip from our international show, which this year include, New York, Milan, Paris and Hong Kong. Its not a bad life!!
We are also launching this on ITunes, so please, have a listen, and leave any comments or suggestions of what we could discuss.
Carla and Sean 3rd Dec.mp3 (10.55 mb)
- Posted by Admin on December 8, 2009
Hi there,
Sorry I missed last Friday.
I was going to tell you about high index lenses so I’ll just do that now.
You’ve maybe heard the term high index but don’t really know what it means. It refers to the density of the lens. The higher the index the denser the material, and the more quickly light will travel through it. With respect to lenses the higher the index of the material the thinner the lens can be to get the same power. And what that means to the spectacle wearer is that the higher the index the thinner your lenses will be and so the better your spectacles will look.
The type of high index lens you will be recommended will depend very much on your prescription and to some extent the frame that you choose.
If you have quite a small prescription then there is no need to go to a high index material, unless you choose a rimless frame in which case we would recommend high index as the lens is more robust.
For moderate prescriptions say 3.5dioptres to 5.00 dioptres we would suggest a mid-index such as 1.56 or even 1.6.
For prescriptions of 5 dioptres to 6.50 dioptres we would maybe suggest a higher index lens such as 1.67, and above that you ca go to a 1.74.
As well as the density of the lens going up with increasing index you will find that the price will go up as well, which is why we don’t recommend a 1.74 for a simple prescription. You wouldn’t notice any difference really in the lens thickness and it would just be a waste of money.
When you are buying glasses its always worthwhile asking what the best index would be for your prescription and frame. Upgrading the index can have a significant effect on the appearance of your spectacles, and, as you wear them on your face, you want them to look as good as possible.
Hope this helps.
What do you think I should talk about next week?
Cheers,
Carla
P.S. Are you getting excited about Christmas?