2016
Our festive opening hours and contact lens re-ordering
15th December 2016
Opening hours Please note our festive opening hours below. Should you have an eye care emergency, you can call our main line 0131 225 2235 and listen to the answering machine where you will be prov...
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Eye infections – make your optometrist your first port of call
07th December 2016
As we enter the winter months, many will be stocking up on tissues, vitamins and cold remedies. Unfortunately with these nasty bugs comes the increased chance of picking up an eye infection. Infect...
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Standards of vision for driving
22nd November 2016
It is essential that you check your vision regularly to ensure you are fit to drive. A recent study found that a worrying one in eight drivers who knew they need glasses or contact lenses to drive, ha...
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BBig appealing, exciting, daring, stylish and (almost) indestructible! Our new range of frames for kids
16th November 2016
Children often miss out when it comes to stylish glasses. The options for adults are endless, however for kids it usually comes down to character or basic metal frames. With this in mind, we went on t...
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Cameron Optometry only practice with three independent prescribing optometrists
11th November 2016
We are delighted to announce that Claire Keith has become our third independent prescriber, having graduated today. After three years of study, Claire joins fellow optometrists Ian Cameron and Gillian...
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Blue light: is it harming my vision?
20th October 2016
What is it and why is it important? The visible light that our eyes can see is composed of a spectrum of colours, just like a rainbow. Sunlight consists of the entire spectrum of light so we are ex...
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Are screens damaging my child’s vision?
16th October 2016
Parents regularly debate how much screen time their children should have for numerous reasons, one of which may be their concern for their vision. With a dramatic rise in children developing myopia...
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Act now to protect your vision from digital eyestrain
14th October 2016
How often are any of us really away from our technology these days? Probably a lot less than we think we are but I wish I could have captured a picture of the chap texting furiously next to me in the ...
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Act now to protect the future health of your eyes
19th September 2016
Today we welcome David Cartwright, Chair National Eye Health Week, as a guest on our blog to mark the start of the week, raising awareness of the importance of taking care of your eyes and ...
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Cleaning and caring for your contact lenses: A refresher
12th September 2016
Cleaning and caring for your soft contact lenses: A refresher Many of our patients have had contact lenses for decades and they give them little consideration on a daily basis. Contact lenses give so...
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