Mark Davis Optician

read morePatient care and satisfaction was the most important reason for me becoming an independent Optician nearly 35 years ago. It is as important today as it was then. When I first qualified as a dispensing optician I worked for the largest firm of opticians at their flagship branch in the City of London. I loved working with people, getting to know them and trying to help them with their optical needs, but always there was head office and the area manager saying " you shouldn't have done this, you should have made more profit there."

read moreWhen you visit your optician you want to be greeted warmly by a friendly, familiar face, don't you? You want to be made to feel comfortable in your surroundings and receive a thorough eye examination from an experienced optical professional. You can look forward to all of these things at Mark Davis Optician. After you have been given time to relax at our practice, a member of our team will ask you a few quick questions about your eye and general health. The reason we ask these questions is to find out a little bit more about you in order to provide you with a personalised eye examination, perfect for your needs.

read moreIt is estimated that 1 in every 10 people over the age of 65 has some form of macular degeneration - an eye condition which causes loss of central vision. For that reason, if you are over the age of 50 in particular, you are highly advised to visit your optician at least once a year. Macular degeneration (MD) develops when the macula (the part of the eye responsible for central vision) is unable to function as effectively as it used to. There are two types of MD: dry and wet. Most MD starts as the dry type and in 10-20% of individuals, it progresses to the wet type.

read moreWhether you cycle for pleasure, climb mountains, play badminton or swim, normal eyewear will probably not do the job. There is now a broad range of frames; lenses and tints all aimed at helping you take part in your chosen sport safely and to the best of your ability. Active sportsmen and women are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of wearing suitable eyewear whilst participating in their chosen sport. It goes without saying that performance is enhanced when you can see clearly. This applies to both spectacle and contact lens wearers whereby many goggles and frames can cater for prescriptions.

read moreIn my earlier articles I discussed the increase in numbers of people suffering from discomfort of the eyes, dry eye. I explained how the tear film is made up, what can affect it and touched on some ways that we can help. However, to develop a long lasting, . In my last blog I talked about the problems that dry eye can cause, and also gave some background about what the tears are made of, and how they are produced. As I said, this problem is quite common, particularly as we all get older. Fortunately for us all it is.

read moreYou have a big decision to make when it comes to your eyewear, don't you? Glasses are on your face, so are one of the first things that people notice about you, so you want to make sure you choose the right pair. At Mark Davis Optician you're in for a treat. When you visit our practice you will have over 500 frames to choose from, including ranges from world-renowned brands such as Dior, Adidas and Gucci. We even have some of the finest quality collections from prestigious brand Silhouette. If it's something a little less flash you're after however, you'll be interested to know we also carry large varieties of unbranded options.

read moreMany tints are available and the lightness or darkness and the colour of the tint are largely a matter of personal choice. Sunglasses with a CE mark show that they are made to an agreed European standard. There is also a British standard for sunglasses, which should be looked for when buying them BSEN 1836:1997. Sunglasses may also help people that are light sensitive or have problems dealing with glare. If you're new to Mark Davis Optician we'd like to say 'welcome' by offering you our Full eye test for the cost of our Standard Eye Test, a saving of 30.00.