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Behavioural Optometry is about looking at your vision in terms of what you use your eyes for most, such as reading, computer work and learning to read and write, to ensure your vision is working easily and comfortably.

​Spots (often called 'floaters') are small cloudy specks that float about in your field of vision. They move as your eyes move and seem to dart away when you try to look at them directly.

Refractive surgery describes a group of procedures where surgery is used to correct the focus of vision rather than spectacles or contact lenses.

This is a growth that starts on the clear conjunctiva tissue of the eye that can spread to the cornea. The non-cancerous, triangular growth may occur on one or both eyes. It's more common in people who spend a lot of time in the sun, such as those who work outdoors.

Macular Degeneration is an eye condition associated with aging where the macula - the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail - gradually deteriorates, affecting sharpness of vision.

​Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye conditions where an increase in fluid pressure inside the eye gradually damages the optic nerve causing vision loss.

Did you know? Presbyopia is an eye condition where the lens of the eye gradually loses its ability to focus on things up close. In other words, it becomes difficult to see close objects clearly.

Good eye coordination keeps the eyes in proper alignment and is a skill that must be developed. Poor eye coordination occurs when vision or eye muscle control doesn't develop adequately.

Dry eye syndrome occurs when there is a significant lack of lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. It means either your eyes aren’t producing enough tears on the surface of your eye to keep your eyes moist and help wash away dust and debris, or your tears are evaporating too quickly.

​Diabetic retinopathy occurs in people with diabetes when there is damage to the retina, the light-sensitive lining at the back of the eye.

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is the term for the cluster of symptoms like sore eyes, blurred vision and fatigue that this may cause.

People with colour vision deficiency are unable to see colours the same way that most people do.

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. Cataracts are a common eye condition which causes vision to deteriorate in older people.

Glasses are a statement, when styled right they can enhance your whole look. In this post we’ll share simple tips for pairing jewellery, accessories, hair and makeup with your frames;