In Scotland, we are fortunate that all children receive Pre-School Orthoptic Vision Screening (POVS) the…
VivMay 5, 2022
Here Ian Cameron, of Cameron Optometry in Edinburgh, shares his tips on how to help…
silviomaricNovember 2, 2021
It is essential that you check your vision regularly to ensure you are fit to…
silviomaricNovember 2, 2021
A healthy diet is essential for good eye health. Foods rich in vitamins and nutrients…
silviomaricNovember 2, 2021
Good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining eye health. Eating a nutritious diet is…
silviomaricNovember 2, 2021
Protect yourself from digital eyestrain How often are any of us really away from our…
silviomaricNovember 2, 2021
Are you looking after your eyes when working from home? Here Ian Cameron provides tips…
silviomaricNovember 2, 2021
As children progress through school, they naturally spend more time on screens. It is not…
silviomaricJanuary 28, 2021
Vision plays a vital role in driving, and as a driver it’s important that you…
silviomaricNovember 16, 2020
At Cameron Optometry, we have a huge range of patients who walk through our doors…
silviomaricNovember 6, 2020
The huge increase in individuals working from home has resulted in an increase in patients…
silviomaricOctober 9, 2020
During lockdown we learned a lot and, whilst we are delighted to be able to…
silviomaricOctober 1, 2020
Some patients might be interested in this article where Ian Cameron shares his thoughts on…
silviomaricSeptember 16, 2020
We are normally inundated with children visiting the practice during the summer months, with parents…
silviomaricAugust 11, 2020
As many of us continue homeschooling our children, they are inevitable spending more time in…
VivMay 12, 2020
Ian Cameron explains what constitutes an eye emergency. Please take a moment to watch it…
VivApril 9, 2020
Cameron Optometry’s longest-serving optometrist, Heather Grandon, has completed her Independent Prescribing qualification with an impressive…
VivFebruary 27, 2020
Encouraging news for the battle against increasing rates of short-sightedness in children Cameron Optometry is…
VivAugust 1, 2019
We recently welcomed a fifth optometrist to the practice. Rebecca joins with an impressive background…
VivJune 17, 2019
This year marks 25 years with the practice for Lesley Kerr and Heather Grandon. The…
VivMarch 21, 2019
What are flashes and floaters? Floaters look like small, dark spots or flecks that appear…
VivOctober 31, 2018
Your child's sight is precious. Good vision helps them to learn, play and communicate with…
VivSeptember 28, 2018
Did you know macular degeneration is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK?…
VivSeptember 26, 2018
We’re delighted to share the news that Claire Keith recently completed her professional certificate in…
VivMarch 27, 2018
This week, we welcome the Optos California scanner to the practice, continuing our commitment to…
VivFebruary 22, 2018
Heather Muir has completed further training to ensure Cameron Optometry continues to provide highest level of…
VivJanuary 29, 2018
Today is World Diabetes Day and unless you have the condition you may not realise…
VivNovember 14, 2017
Pre-school vision screening should not negate the need for a comprehensive pre-school eye examination. In…
VivAugust 10, 2017
We’ve seen many posts on social media recently where parents are asking what they can…
VivApril 6, 2017
Opening hours Please note our festive opening hours below. Should you have an eye care…
VivDecember 15, 2016
As we enter the winter months, many will be stocking up on tissues, vitamins and…
VivDecember 7, 2016
Today we welcome David Cartwright, Chair National Eye Health Week, as a guest on our blog…
VivSeptember 19, 2016
Cleaning and caring for your soft contact lenses: A refresher Many of our patients have…
VivSeptember 12, 2016
Some children will receive vision screening either in nursery or in primary one, however this…
VivJuly 18, 2016
Last week I attended the ‘Glaucoma Wet Lab’. Officially for doctors, these are hands…
VivJune 22, 2016
We’re supporting National Glaucoma Week (6-12 June) and encouraging people to book an eye exam…
VivJune 10, 2016
We’ve been shortlisted for another award! As some of you may be aware Ian Cameron…
VivFebruary 22, 2016
If you are short-sighted (myopic) the chance of your child becoming short-sighted significantly increases. We…
VivFebruary 8, 2016
This coming Wednesday (4 November 2015), the Nystagmus Network is encouraging people to hold events…
VivNovember 2, 2015
There has been some coverage in the media regarding an advert, which has since been…
VivOctober 30, 2015
Each week around 10 children are diagnosed with brain tumours in the UK. There are…
VivOctober 28, 2015
As part of National Eye Health Week (21-28 September) we welcome guest blogger David Cartwright,…
Ian CameronSeptember 25, 2015
Gillian shares her motivations for competing for this invaluable charity Running is a wonderful sport.…
Ian CameronAugust 20, 2015
There was a worrying article in this week’s Optician Magazine summarising research that has found…
Ian CameronAugust 12, 2015
We are delighted to welcome Andrea Salgado to the team at Cameron Optometry. Before joining…
VivJuly 17, 2015
A study out this week has found that yet again the rate of myopia (short-sightedness)…
Ian CameronMay 12, 2015
The Shark documentary on BBC 1 last night was fascinating (and a pleasant break from…
Ian CameronMay 8, 2015
I’ve been reluctant to start this blog. Talking about sunglasses and sunny weather will no…
Ian CameronMay 6, 2015
Pioneering work recognised at Optician Awards We are delighted to announce that managing director, Ian…
VivApril 22, 2015
Further to a report calling for tighter regulations in the laser eye sector, Ian appeared…
Ian CameronApril 18, 2015
As pressure on GP surgeries mount and patient groups call for better access to doctors,…
Ian CameronMarch 24, 2015
As Friday morning’s celestial spectacle nears, people are flocking to Scotland for the best view…
Ian CameronMarch 19, 2015
“Prevention is better than cure.” “You only get one set of eyes, look after them.”…
Ian CameronMarch 19, 2015
As part of Royal Blind Week at the end of last month, the charity challenged…
Ian CameronMarch 7, 2015
I received this infographic from Spectrum Thea,suppliers of eye drops and solutions. I’m not a…
Ian CameronFebruary 12, 2015
This weekend I spoke at the 100% Optical event, one of the UK's largest trade…
Ian CameronFebruary 9, 2015
Research out from the RNIB has found that adults in the UK are more afraid…
Ian CameronDecember 15, 2014
Since the launch of the first portable eye examination kit in 2013, many poorer countries…
Ian CameronNovember 26, 2014
The drug Avastin has been in the newscalling for its use in the UK in…
Ian CameronNovember 25, 2014
As part of National Eye Health Week, which took place last month, the organisers created…
Ian CameronOctober 16, 2014
Thursday will mark World Sight Day, a global initiative co-ordinated by Vision 2020. This year…
Ian CameronOctober 6, 2014
Ian Cameron was asked on to BBC Radio Scotland to discuss Police Scotland’s decision to…
Ian CameronOctober 3, 2014
World renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital has recently launched a campaign to encourage contact lens wearers…
Ian CameronSeptember 20, 2014
We’re supplying a patient with free lenses ahead of their participation in the Spartan Race…
Ian CameronSeptember 9, 2014
Spectrum Thea produced an interesting piece of research which showed two thirds of optometrists have…
Ian CameronAugust 18, 2014
Another BBC article that caught my attention this week, this time about a VDU that…
Ian CameronAugust 1, 2014
I was pleased to read an article on the BBC website raising awareness of sun…
Ian CameronJuly 28, 2014
There’s been a lot of talk about increased resistance to antibiotics in the press recently…
Ian CameronJuly 21, 2014
As many of you know, one of our specialisms here is contact lenses so when…
Ian CameronJuly 17, 2014
Almost three years ago I wrote a short blog about an eye test that was…
Ian CameronJuly 17, 2014
Watching the England vs. Uruguay match following the decisive goal from Luis Suarez I heard…
Ian CameronJune 30, 2014
Last week I carried out a first ever eye examination on former Scotland rugby captain…
Ian CameronJune 23, 2014
We’re supporting National Glaucoma Week (9-15 June), encouraging people to take Action for Sight and…
Ian CameronJune 2, 2014
Since the New Year the Sunday papers have been packed full of articles on the…
Ian CameronMay 7, 2014
Many of my patients will know contact lenses are a passion of mine. Most of…
Ian CameronApril 30, 2014
I've had quite a few short-sighted children come through the doors this month and it…
Ian CameronApril 3, 2014
Tomorrow (12 March 2014) is No Smoking Day. Smokers across the country are being encouraged…
Ian CameronMarch 11, 2014
Earlier this month a new piece of technology was launched by Spritz which aims to…
Ian CameronFebruary 28, 2014
I was very sorry to read of Dame Judi Dench's declining vision. Up for an…
Ian CameronFebruary 25, 2014
