How COVID-19 could have changed your children’s eyes and vision forever?

24 May 2021
/ Myopia COVID-19 Your Eyes
/ By Bhavin Shah

In March 2020 at the onset of the pandemic, I gave a warning and prediction about how the COVID-19 could affect children’s vision. Unfortunately, some of these predictions have come true. The lockdown meant that millions of children had been forced into lockdown and continue their education remotely. The reduced outdoor time and increased indoor time, […]

MiyoSmart by Hoya: a revolutionary spectacle lens to help combat myopia

13 February 2021
/ Myopia Children Vision Your Eyes
/ By Bhavin Shah

Central Vision Opticians are excited to announce that they are one of the initial practices trained and accredited to fit and supply innovative MiyoSmart spectacle lenses with DIMS technology by Hoya, for reducing the progression of childhood myopia without the need for contact lenses. Quick Navigation What are the existing methods to manage and slow […]

How to stop your glasses from fogging [TOP TIPS]

24 July 2020
/ Your Eyes COVID-19
/ By Bhavin Shah

How to fight the fog? Tips on how to stop your glasses steaming up:From 24th July 2020, face coverings are now mandatory in shops, banks, indoor public spaces and stations to protect us and reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). And people have started to realise there is an irritating side-effect for those who wear […]

[COVID-19] How can your optician ensure you have a safe eye test?

10 July 2020
/ COVID-19 Your Eyes
/ By Bhavin Shah

The Coronavirus COVID19 pandemic has shaken the entire world. Within the space of months everything has changed. Something as important as looking after your eyes and vision has become less straightforward and increases the exposure to risk to yourself and the optometrist. Thankfully, with careful planning, proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and the latest examination technology, […]

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What happens to your eyes after COVID-19?

5 May 2020
/ Your Eyes COVID-19
/ By Bhavin Shah

The Novel Coronavirus is still painting a puzzling picture. As doctors and scientists are getting to grips with the way the virus is spread, how it infects and affects the body and what the short- and long-term complications. Some reports and papers are being published about the post-COVID-19 visual and ocular symptoms. Here is a […]

Computer Vision Syndrome: Are your eyes suffering whilst working from home?

21 April 2020
/ Your Eyes COVID-19
/ By Bhavin Shah
/ 1 COMMENT

The advent of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has radically transformed the way we all live and work. Jump straight to the tips! Top 7 tips for Computer/VDU users Within just two weeks, we’ve been quarantined to our homes. The new reality has quickly forced significant changes. The unknowns and worry of this global pandemic, the economic and […]

How COVID-19 could make the world more short-sighted [WARNING]

30 March 2020
/ Children Vision COVID-19 Digital Devices and Vision Myopia Vision for Life
/ By Bhavin Shah

Take our FREE online assessment to reveal your child’s risk of deterioration of myopia? COVID-19 is an unprecedented global pandemic the likes of which has not been seen in our lifetime. The procedures in place to limit the spread and impact of the virus will represent a huge change in how we live and work. There […]

Visual Development Milestones – What should my child see or do?

9 December 2019
/ Children Vision Behavioural Optometry Vision for Life Your Eyes
/ By Bhavin Shah

Your Child’s Development Milestones: Quick Navigation Birth1 month2 to 3 months4 to 5 months5 to 7 months7 to 12 months12 to 18 months18 to 24 months36 to 48 months48 to 72 months (4 to 6 years) BirthBorn with poor sightInfant will blink or withdraw in response to bright light or touching eyeEyes are frequently uncoordinated […]

Walter and Herbert – Why is this our favourite range?

22 November 2019
/ Our Products Vision for Life Your Eyes
/ By Bhavin Shah

Walter and Herbert – Hand-made in England to give you high quality frames that feel great and look fabulousThe Walter and Herbert frame range heralds a welcome return to classic British design, artistry, quality and hand-made manufacture. The roots of the range come from the innovative entrepreneurs, Walter Conway and Herbert Thorn, who in 1946 […]

Rory’s Story Cubes

28 June 2019
/ Your Eyes
/ By Bhavin Shah

Rory’s Story CubesThe next time you visit us, check out our amazing range of Rory’s story cubes. They are a fun and addictive way to help boost creativity, problem-solving, story-telling, visualisation, speech and language skills in an simple game. They can provide inspiration for creative writing, art and even music. It can also help develop […]

Save the environment – Recycle your contact lens materials

19 June 2019
/ Your Eyes
/ By Bhavin Shah

We are leading the way in reducing plastic pollution from Contact Lenses to help children with reading difficulties Contact lenses provide a very welcome and sought-after relief from the burden of spectacle wear for millions of people in the UK. The advent of disposable contact lenses, especially those replaced daily have significantly improved the health of […]

The ultimate guide for protecting your eyes this summer [MUST READ]

7 June 2019
/ Your Eyes
/ By Bhavin Shah

9 top tips for your eyes to survive the summer sunAfter a scorching summer last year, the holiday season is upon us again. Whether you’re travelling to exotic destinations around the world or seeing the amazing sights within the UK, here is the only guide you’ll need to keep your eyes safe and healthy and […]

Optomap: The world’s most advanced scan of your retina

17 January 2019
/ Your Eyes Examination services Vision for Life
/ By Bhavin Shah

Optomap by Optos, (especially the latest Daytona plus) is the worlds most advanced, widest and comprehensive scan of your retina at the back of your eyes. It can capture a breathtaking image in just a few seconds, in order to ensure that the back of your eyes are healthy and reduce the risk of retinal […]

Dyspraxia

11 January 2019
/ Behavioural Optometry Children Vision Dyslexia and Dyspraxia Visual Tracking
/ By Bhavin Shah

Dyspraxia: a guide to visual skills Although dyspraxia is understood to affect fine and gross coordination skills (small and large muscle movements), there is a strong relationship between these difficulties and visual skills. At Central Vision Opticians we have helped hundreds of children and adults with dyspraxia. We will assess you or your child’s symptoms to […]

Convergence Insufficiency

17 December 2018
/ Behavioural Optometry Children Vision Dyslexia and Dyspraxia Examination services Vision and Learning Vision for Life Visual Tracking
/ By Bhavin Shah

What is Convergence Insufficiency (CI)?Do you think you or your child has reading or attention difficulties at work or at school? It might be convergence insufficiency or other visual problems. At Central Vision Opticians we specialise in diagnosing and treating a range of binocular visual difficulties including CI. To date, we have helped hundreds of […]

2018 Vision-Boosting Toy and Games Christmas Gift List

5 December 2018
/ Children Vision Digital Devices and Vision Dyslexia and Dyspraxia Vision and Learning Vision for Life
/ By Bhavin Shah

As specialists in vision, parents often ask us about the things they can do to improve their kid’s vision and visual skills. Every year we compile our MASSIVE list of the best toys and games to improve physical and visual skills. Check out the links below if there is something specific you’d like to work […]

What does it mean to be short sighted (myopic)?

28 November 2018
/ Myopia Children Vision
/ By Bhavin Shah

What is Short-Sightedness (myopia)? What is Short-Sightedness (myopia)?What is happening to the eyes?What are the causes of myopia?What are the dangers of myopia?How can I tell if my child has myopia?What is the treatment for short sightedness?What should I do to help my child? What is Short-Sightedness (myopia)?Short Sight (also known as near sighted or myopia), is an increasingly common […]

Vote for us! Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year

AOP Awards – Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year 2019

15 November 2018
/ Your Eyes
/ By Bhavin Shah

Please vote for us: I am so honoured to be short listed for Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year 2019 It’s a wonderful recognition of the revolutionary, life-changing and cutting-edge work in the optical industry in fitting contact lenses for children and adults. I have a passion for ensuring my patients always the best vision The last leg now […]

Visual-Tracking – The hidden cause of poor reading skills

15 September 2018
/ Behavioural Optometry Children Vision Vision and Learning Vision for Life Visual Tracking
/ By Bhavin Shah

Has your child ever had difficulties with reading or comprehension in school, not just in literacy or English lessons, but also in maths and other subjects? Comprehension problems due to poor visual-tracking skills can affect all school subjects, so it’s worth learning more if your child seems to struggle in school. There is so much conflicting […]

Read this before your child wears MiSight contact lenses for myopia control [IMPORTANT]

4 July 2018
/ Myopia Children Vision
/ By Bhavin Shah

Read this before your child wears MiSight Contact Lenses What are MiSight contact lenses?What are the causes of myopia?What is the importance of myopia control?There are four major factors that play a part in myopia in children.What needs to be assessed BEFORE you start myopia control with MiSight?What are the important questions you MUST ask […]

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