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One patient’s myopia management journey

13th August 2019

Zara became Cameron Optometry’s 50th myopia management patient in early 2019. Referred from another optometrist, she was ten years old and already had a prescription of -4 which means she was relian...

Cameron Optometry reaches Myopia Management milestone

05th August 2019

Encouraging news for the battle against increasing rates of short-sightedness in children Cameron Optometry is delighted to announce it now has over 50 patients using Myopia Management contact lense...

Cosmetic lenses created for our patients (and for Hollywood blockbusters)

19th February 2019

Heather Muir and Heather Grandon headed south to Hemel Hempstead to Cantor & Nissel, the company we use to manufacturer cosmetic lenses for our patients. We have used the company for many years, c...

How do Myopia Management contact lenses actually work?

28th August 2017

What is Myopia Management? Myopia Management is the process of reducing the progression of short-sightedness (Myopia) in children. We do not know exactly what causes children to become more short-s...

We’ve been shortlisted for another award

09th June 2017

We're thrilled to learn Ian Cameron has been shortlisted for the BCLA's (British Contact Lens Association) Dry Eye Award. For those who have experienced dry eye (ocular surface disease), you will know...

First optometrist in Scotland to offer new Myopia Management contact lenses

29th March 2017

We were amongst a select group of eye care professionals across Europe who were invited to be the first to work with the new CooperVision MiSight® 1 day contact lens for Myopia Management. This is th...

How to ensure glaucoma is detected early

15th March 2017

This week is World Glaucoma Week which has prompted us to encourage people to ensure they have regular checks. The earlier signs are spotted, the earlier it can be managed and treated. Our optometrist...

Scientists develop new way to diagnose cataracts

24th January 2017

There is really encouraging news coming out of Edinburgh’s very own Heriot Watt University today. Scientists there have developed a new way to diagnose cataracts, which on the face of it may not see...

Ian Cameron performs eye surgery in ‘Glaucoma Wet Lab’

22nd June 2016

Last week I attended the ‘Glaucoma Wet Lab’. Officially for doctors, these are hands on practical events where you are offered the chance to practice surgical techniques on pigs eyes. Whil...

300,000 have undiagnosed glaucoma – are you at risk?

10th June 2016

We’re supporting National Glaucoma Week (6-12 June) and encouraging people to book an eye exam to check for signs of the disease. An estimated 600,000 people in the UK have glaucoma, with potentiall...