Information leaflets
Information leaflets
We’ve made a number of leaflets available for you covering a wide range of topics.
You can pop in and pick up a paper copy or download them here.
Contact lenses
Guidance for contact lens wearers.
Specialist contact lenses
We fit hundreds of types of contact lenses for various complex eye conditions.
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Contact lenses for children
Many adults would consider contact lenses to be a lifestyle essential and there are no reasons children shouldn’t experience the same benefits.
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Contact lens refitting
Your optometrist has recommended refitting your contact lenses to improve their performance. This process involves several appointments with your optometrist where you will trial a number of lenses.
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Keratoconus patients
Most individuals with keratoconus will get their optimum vision with contact lenses (normally hard lenses). In the Lothian region, NHS contact lens care is provided on behalf of the hospital eye service by optical practices, including Cameron Optometry.
DownloadEye care advice
Advice from our experts.
Blue light is it harming my vision
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 exposed to the blue light part of the spectrum every time we are outside.
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Eye care for children
Some children will receive vision screening either in nursery or in primary one, however this does not check the health of their eyes so a comprehensive eye examination is strongly advised.
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Standard of vision for driving
It is essential that you check your vision regularly to ensure you are fit to drive.
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Reduce your chances of becoming short-sighted
In the UK one in three people will end up myopic, the medical term for short-sighted, where objects in the distance appear blurred. You can take steps to reduce your chance of becoming myopic.
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Everything you need to know about our Vision+ membership scheme.
Vision+ for glasses wearers
Vision+ membership gives you access to the most advanced eye care available, in a cost-effective way. We set up Vision+ to allow us to provide unrivalled eye care with exclusive savings as a part of your membership.
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Vision+ for contact lens wearers
Vision+ membership gives you access to the most advanced eye care available, in a cost-effective way. We set up Vision+ to allow us to provide unrivalled eye care with exclusive savings as a part of your membership.
DownloadEye conditions
Help and guidance for a range of conditions.
Your options for cataract surgery
Removal of a cataract and replacement with an artificial lens implant is a safe and successful procedure, with most patients experiencing a dramatic improvement in their vision afterwards. Here we explain your options.
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Cataract surgery - the process
Cataract is not a disease. It is a natural ageing process causing the normally clear lens of the eye to become increasingly cloudy.
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Deep cleaning for eyelids
Blepharitis is an extremely common, chronic condition. For susceptible people it can be difficult to fully control the symptoms through home treatment.
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Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the eyelid margins, the edges of the eyelid. It affects around half of the population and is probably the most commonly encountered eye disease.
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Myopia Management
Myopia is the medical term for short-sightedness, when the eyeball is too long or too powerful, causing objects in the distance to look blurred.
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Punctal plugs
Anyone who suffers from dry eyes will know just how uncomfortable the condition can be. Punctal plugs could help ease the symptoms.
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Lacrimal syringing
Watering eyes can be a temporary nuisance for many people, but for others it can be a long-standing problem. Lacrimal syringing could help.
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