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Eye Care

Coronavirus, COVID-19, advice

10th October 2020

This page will have our latest information on the care we can provide during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also find information on our Facebook page. LATEST UPDATE 3.00pm, Saturday 10 October Re...

During lockdown we learned a lot and, whilst we are delighted to be able to see patients in the practice again, video call triaging for patients with eye care emergencies was very effective. So, if yo...

The value of having independent prescribing optometrists

16th September 2020

Some patients might be interested in this article where Ian Cameron shares his thoughts on prescribing. We were one of the first practices to have an optometrist who could prescribe medication to pati...

Back to school eye examinations

11th August 2020

We are normally inundated with children visiting the practice during the summer months, with parents and carers booking in an eye examination, along with a fitting for school shoes, stationery orders,...

Help your child avoid digital eyestrain

12th May 2020

As many of us continue homeschooling our children, they are inevitable spending more time in front of screens. Ian Cameron has compiled this video with tips on how to help them avoid digital eyest...

Taking a good photo of your eye for your optometrist

30th April 2020

If you have an issue with your eye, while we aren’t able to see you in person, we might suggest you send us images for us to take a look at. It is important that the images are the best possible qua...

Rinsing out your eye

23rd April 2020

Here, Ian, and his helper Luke, show you how to safely and effectively rinse out your eye at home. You never know when this will come in handy for you or a family member so well worth knowing what to ...

What constitutes an eye care emergency?

09th April 2020

Ian Cameron explains what constitutes an eye emergency. Please take a moment to watch it so you know when to seek urgent help for you or a family member. Whilst our practice doors remain closed at pre...

Cameron Optometry becomes only Scottish practice with five independent prescribing optometrists

27th February 2020

Cameron Optometry’s longest-serving optometrist, Heather Grandon, has completed her Independent Prescribing qualification with an impressive 95% in her final exam. Heather joins our other four optom...

Eye care tips for screen users

24th September 2019

Each of us spends an average of eight hours and 41 minutes a day on digital devices* so it’s probably no surprise that 90 per cent of computer users say they suffer from screen fatigue– ...