Glaucoma – an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s?

Posted on 10th November 2011

Scientists at University College London have discovered a potential link between glaucoma and Alzheimer’s.

The researchers discovered that the presence of beta-amyloid proteins are key triggers in both conditions. More research is continuing to determine whether glaucoma is an early warning sign of the on-set of Alzheimer’s.

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...

Gillian Bruce awarded medal as part of masters

12th February 2019

In June last year, we shared the news that our clinical lead optometrist, Gillian Bruce, had passed her Masters of Science (MSc) degree in Primary Care Ophthalmology with distinction. As if that wasn�...

Did you know these health conditions can be detected in a routine eye examination?

30th January 2019

Eyes are said to be the windows to the soul, but in fact they could be the windows to less ethereal parts of the body like the heart. An eye examination is recommended at least every two years to ...

Donald Cameron awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours List

29th December 2018

An Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal has been awarded to Donald Cameron in the Queen’s New Year Honours List 2019. The award recognises the practice's former managing director's...