June is Cataract Awareness Month, so here's an overview of what cataracts are, how they manifest themselves and what you can do to prevent them. What are cataracts? A cataract is a condition in which the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, reducing the amount of light that...
Lisa is celebrating three years as part of the Eyes of Swavesey team this month, so we thought you'd like to learn a little more about our 'voice on the end of the phone'...
Eyes of Swavesey was first launched in 1994, by Dr Larry Amure. Having been a locum at Eyes since 2007, Emma took over as sole director in 2015 and has been developing the practice and looking after patients ever since. What's your experience to date? I moved...
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, which intends to highlight what is the leading cause of sight loss in people aged 50 and above. Macular degeneration affects central vision, and it’s predicted that cases may double by 2050. AMD is a progressive, painless eye...
Glaucoma is a condition that already affects in excess of 80 million people worldwide, and it’s set to become even more widespread in the future. A leading cause of irreversible blindness, cases of glaucoma are projected to rise largely because it’s silent and its progression...
At Eyes of Swavesey we’re proud to offer the Eyeplan care scheme, a comprehensive package designed to provide the best eye care at an affordable price. For just a small monthly fee, as an Eyeplan member you’ll receive the following benefits: Inclusive Eye Examinations and OCT...
Our Dispensing Optician Charlotte is here to help you select the best frames and ensure everything stays in focus and fits you perfectly. Here we learn a little more about Charlotte's role and her interests away from the practice...
UK vision standards for driving are set to be updated to mandate that drivers over the age of 70 must have an eye test when they renew their licence. The new ruling is the result of the Don’t Swerve a Sight Test campaign undertaken by...
Short-sightedness – also known as myopia – has always been one of the most common eyesight conditions, irrespective of a person’s age. It causes things in the distance to appear blurry, while objects that are close are really clear, and the effect can be corrected...
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