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May 19, 2023

MYOPIA AWARENESS WEEK 2023

Blog: Myopia Awareness Week 2023 This week is a big week in global eye health. It’s Myopia Awareness Week – a chance to discuss…
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March 9, 2023

WHY SUNGLASSES ARE THE ULTIMATE ALL YEAR ROUND ACCESSORY

Sunglasses are widely seen as a must-have addition to the summer wardrobe, but people often fail to realise the importance of them all year…
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March 1, 2023

GETTING TO GRIPS WITH GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide, and World Glaucoma Week (taking place from March 12 to March 18) is an annual event…
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January 5, 2023

MAKE HAVING A REGULAR EYE EXAMINATION PART OF YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION

Maintaining good eye health is important for everyone, as our eyes are an essential part of our daily lives. One of the most important…
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April 14, 2022

GLOBAL CONTACT LENS CONFERENCE HELD AT LEADING NORTHAMPTON PRACTICE

Some of the leading names in European optometry discussed the ‘life-changing’ benefits of specialist scleral lenses as part of an international masterclass hosted by…
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January 13, 2022

WHAT IS BINOCULAR VISION

Binocular vision is the brain combining slightly differing images from both (bi) eyes (ocular) to form vision. The brain uses the images to understand…
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December 13, 2021

BENEFITS OF EYE LID CLEANSING

Looking after your eyes is vital for your vision and to avoid or relieve eye health issues such as dry eyes and anterior blepharitis…
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November 24, 2021

WHAT CAUSES DRY EYE

A common condition mainly affecting people above the age of 65, dry eye syndrome can occur for several reasons. From not producing enough ‘quality’…
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July 5, 2021

MEET THE MYOPIA MASTER

There is a new weapon in the war on myopia and we are thrilled to be adding it our arsenal as we continue to…
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June 28, 2021

GLAUCOMA AWARENESS WEEK

This week is Glaucoma Awareness Week – an opportunity to get people talking about this often misunderstood common condition that can lead to visual…
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June 28, 2021

A MESSAGE FROM BRIAN

For more than 45 years, the continued eye health of my patients has been my absolute passion. I have seen a remarkable evolution in…
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May 27, 2021

MYOPIA AWARENESS WEEK

This week marks the launch of a global campaign urging parents not to be short-sighted when it comes to protecting their children’s vision. Myopia…
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April 14, 2021

WHY SUNNIES ARE THE ULTIMATE SHIELD ALL YEAR ROUND

Sunglasses are often seen as a must have summer accessory, but people fail to realise the importance of them all year round. By wearing…
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April 1, 2021

SUNNIER TIMES AHEAD – 10% OFF DESIGNER SUNGLASSES

To mark the start of sunnier days we’re offering 10% off designer sunglasses from must-have labels including Tiffany, Ray-Ban and Maui Jim throughout April.…
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April 1, 2021

FIVE REASONS WHY IT’S SENSIBLE TO WEAR SUNGLASSES

They are a staple for celebrities and a must-have for supermodels but sunglasses are far more than a simple fashion accessory. A good quality…
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March 4, 2021

HOW TO STOP YOUR GLASSES FOGGING UP WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK

While the Government’s roadmap points at a way out of coronavirus, the reality is that certain measures such as social distancing and the wearing…
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February 18, 2021

IS IT SAFE TO WEAR CONTACT LENSES DURING COVID-19?

It’s a question we’ve been asked many times over the past year and, as with any new and emerging science, we have been waiting…
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February 18, 2021

HOW TO REDUCE EYE STRAIN DURING HOME SCHOOLING

For many families, home schooling has been one of the toughest challenges of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Having to juggle your own work commitments and…
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September 10, 2020

WHAT IS AN OPTOMETRIST?

We are TK&S Optometrists. It’s in our name, in our branding, on the door, on our emails, on our website but we know that…
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May 18, 2020

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE MY EYES TESTED?

One of the most asked questions of any optometrists is ‘how often should I have my eyes tested?’. Well, the short answer is every…
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May 12, 2020

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE DRY EYE?

While dry eye syndrome is a relatively common condition that is not usually serious and can be easy to treat, for some patients it…
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April 30, 2020

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN YOUR GLASSES?

Just like pulling on a pair of new socks or sliding into some box-fresh slippers, looking through a perfectly clean pair of glasses is…
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April 28, 2020

HOW CAN I STOP MYOPIA FROM PROGRESSING?

Latest figures have revealed that a million teenagers in the UK are short-sighted – with the threat of a national ‘eye health epidemic’ looming…
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March 30, 2020

TKS TO THE RESCUE

Quick-thinking spares mum-of-two ‘nightmare’ hospital visit The quick-thinking of a Northampton optometrist spared a mother-of-two the prospect of a “nightmare” hospital visit during the…
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