Conlons of BarrowJun 4, 20181 minHelp us celebrate our official launch!Join us for the official re-launch of Conlons of Barrow Opticians and Hearing Care! The fun begins on Saturday 9th June, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. We’ll be enjo...
Conlons of BarrowJul 9, 20172 minDon't Let The Sun Dazzle You!Seeing as we are surrounded by this amazing glorious sunny weather, we thought we would share with you a good quality lens which will benefit and protect you...
Conlons of BarrowJul 7, 20175 minUnderstanding Your PrescriptionYou may not realise it, but optometrists use a wide variety of tests and procedures to examine your eyes. These tests range from reading an eye chart to comp...
Conlons of BarrowJul 7, 20172 minEyelids Explained!The eyelids are thin folds of skin which cover and protect our eyes. They have muscles controlling their movement up and down known as the levator palpebrae....
Conlons of BarrowJul 5, 20173 minWhy Don't My Transitions Work in the Car?Not all transitions lenses actually work the same way in the car as they do anywhere else – they darken in reaction to the presence of ultraviolent (UV) ligh...
Conlons of BarrowJul 3, 20172 minPolarized Sunglasses vs Standard TintingUltraviolet rays from the sun are incredibly damaging to our eyes, so proper eye protection is important at any time of year. However, choosing the right sun...
Conlons of BarrowJul 1, 20172 minShould I Buy Ready Readers?Ready readers; they’re everywhere. In the local supermarket or high street store, at some “too good to be true” prices too. But just what are the advantages ...
Conlons of BarrowJun 29, 20173 minMathematics in Optics!It may not be surprising to hear, as in most subject areas, that there is a substantial amount of mathematics in Optics. Luckily for most of us (or unluckily...
Conlons of BarrowJun 29, 20172 minMyth Busting Contact LensesEver wondered about contact lenses but been too scared to try them? Maybe you thought they weren’t quite right for you. There are lots of myths around contac...
Conlons of BarrowJun 27, 20172 minWhat is Glaucoma?Glaucoma is a condition that affects the optic nerve (the ‘wire’ that connects your eye to your brain). Over time, the nerve fibers that make up the optic ne...
Conlons of BarrowJun 27, 20172 minNoise Induced Hearing LossNoise Induced Hearing Loss can affect many areas of your life. Without a thorough understanding of your ears, and the delicate nature of them, it is easy for...
Conlons of BarrowJun 26, 20172 minWhat can I do to Keep my Eyes Healthy?The first, and perhaps the simplest answer is to wear protection against harmful UV rays. This doesn’t mean wearing sunglasses year round but DO ensure your ...
Conlons of BarrowJun 23, 20172 minWhat are Transitions?This is a question we regularly get in our practice so we thought that we would answer some of the questions people ask about transitions. 82% of people tell...
Conlons of BarrowJun 21, 20172 minWhat are Flashes and Floaters?Flashes Some people may see flashes of light in front of one of their eyes like small sparkles. These tend to be in the extreme corners of your vision - they...
Conlons of BarrowJun 20, 20172 minWhat Age Should My Child Have Their Eye Test?The most important thing here is to note that your child does not have to be able to read or talk to have a sight test. There are many methods that a qualifi...
Conlons of BarrowJun 18, 20172 minWhat can I do About Dry Eye?Once your optometrist knows what is causing your dry eye, they can give you advice on how to manage it. There are four main ways to help your dry eye. 1. ...
Conlons of BarrowJun 15, 20172 minWhy Can't You Make the Lenses Stronger?This is a question that is often asked by patients, or by the family of patients, who are suffering with AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration). AMD affects ...
Conlons of BarrowJun 14, 20173 minAre Contact Lenses Comfortable?Have you ever been fed up with wearing spectacles and feel they restrict your life somehow? We have heard many people call their glasses as “scaffolding” on ...
Conlons of BarrowJun 12, 20172 minWill I Become Dependent on my Glasses?“I’ve been told that if I get glasses, my eyes will become dependent on them” This is a something we hear all the time and so, for the benefit of you dear re...
Conlons of BarrowJun 9, 20171 minDoes my Eye Sight Meet Driving Standards?Driving is essential for many of us for our daily lives whether it is driving to work or for social use. A range of vision standards apply for different driv...
