{"id":836,"date":"2023-12-12T09:24:16","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T09:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvermanopticians.co.uk\/?page_id=836"},"modified":"2024-01-11T08:10:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T08:10:35","slug":"help-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/silvermanopticians.co.uk\/?page_id=836","title":{"rendered":"Help & Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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At Silverman Opticians, our optometrists can provide advice on managing and treating blepharits.<\/p>

Blepharitis is when the rims of the eyelids become inflamed. This can make your eyes red, irritated and itchy. Dandruff-like crusts can appear on your eyelashes. Blepharitis can be caused by bacterial infection or can be a complication of skin conditions such as seborrhoeic dermatitis (a skin condition that can cause itchy rashes on the skin and scalp). When seborrhoeic dermatitis affects the scalp, it\u2019s called dandruff. Another associated skin condition is rosacea, which causes the face to appear red and blotchy.<\/p>

Evaporative\u00a0dry eye<\/a>\u00a0frequently occurs because the meibomian (oil) glands located in the eye lids are blocked or abnormal. The oily tear layer breaks down allowing the watery tears to evaporate. If the main problem is a blockage of the oil-secreting glands, then the condition may be called posterior\u00a0blepharitis\u00a0or\u00a0meibomian gland dysfunction.<\/p>

Blepharitis is a chronic condition, meaning that once it develops you\u2019ll probably have repeated episodes. There is no cure. However, there are a range of treatments that can control the symptoms. The most important one is to establish a daily eye-cleaning routine.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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At Silverman Opticians in London our optometrists can advise you about cataracts and if necessary refer you for cataract surgery.<\/p>

Cataracts are cloudy patches in the lens of the eye that can make your vision blurry. They may eventually lead to blindness if they are left untreated. Cataracts can develop in one or both eyes and over time the size of the cataract can get bigger until the whole lens is covered.<\/p>

The lens of each eye should be clear in order for your eyes to work properly. The clear lens allows light to reach the retina at the back of the eye, which enables you to see things. With a cataract, less light can reach the retina, so your vision is affected. A cataract can be present for a while before you notice you have one. However, having regular\u00a0eye sight tests<\/a>\u00a0can spot cataracts in their early stages, so it\u2019s important to keep up to date with\u00a0eye examinations.<\/p>

If you have a cataract, it will continue to develop. The only way to restore your vision is by having the cataract removed by surgery. Cataract surgery is one of the most common and quickest surgeries performed, and many people are able to return to their usual daily routine after 24 hours.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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At Silverman Opticians in London our Optometrists can test for colour vision deficiency or \u2018colour blindness\u2019 and provide advice on treatment with\u00a0Chromagen lenses<\/a>.\u00a0Chromagen lens<\/a>\u00a0filters work by changing the wavelength of each colour going into one or both eyes, which enhances colour perception and colour discrimination. They can be worn discretely as\u00a0soft contact lenses\u00a0or made up as\u00a0glasses.<\/strong><\/p>

Colour vision deficiency occurs when the cells in the retina (the nerve tissue which lines the back of the eye) fail to function normally. Colour vision deficiency is often known as colour blindness. However, true colour blindness is when you can see no colour whatsoever and is rare.<\/p>

The cells that interpret colour are known as \u2018cones\u2019 and are able to process three primary colours: red, green and blue. Using these primary colours, the cone cells can interpret hundreds of different colours, with different shades and hues. If you have colour vision deficiency, the cone cells lack the right amount of chemicals to process colours accurately.<\/p>

Having colour vision deficiency means you struggle to see colours the same way most people do. You may also have difficulty distinguishing between two different colours. Sometimes it\u2019s difficult to know when you have colour vision deficiency, as there are no obvious or physical symptoms.<\/p>

Colour vision deficiency affects approximately one in 20 men, and is far less common in women, with only one in 200 women affected. In most cases the condition is inherited, although you can develop a colour deficiency as a result of a pre-existing condition or as a side effect of a medicine you may be taking.<\/p>

There are three main types of colour deficient vision:<\/h5>