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Myopia, better known as short-sightedness, is a growing epidemic with 1 in 3 people in the UK now suffering from it. This has become especially concerning since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with children spending more time in front of a screen, which has been linked to developing myopia at an earlier age. Our…

March got off to a great start for us here at Feltham Eyecare Centre, as we celebrated 20 years since we first opened our doors on the 5th! In honour of this special anniversary, we thought we’d look back at our story so far, starting with our humble beginnings when we took over what used…

As you read this, your eyes are focused on a digital screen. With lockdown measures leading to a vast majority of the population learning and working from home, we’ve naturally been spending more time on our devices than ever – something that is especially true for children and young professionals. In fact, a recent survey…

During these difficult times, we want you to make sure that you are fully aware of the eyecare services we’re offering at the moment. We are still open and here for you, whether you need emergency eyecare, or you simply need a routine appointment, such as an eye exam. Open By Appointment Only For the…

Here at Feltham Eyecare Centre, we know the importance of not only seeing well but looking and feeling good too. During this turbulent year, it’s been difficult to feel great at times, especially with lockdowns limiting our opportunities for socialising and therefore our chances to get dressed up. However, all is not lost! One easy…

With the nights getting longer, more motorists are finding themselves having to drive in the dark, especially if they’re on their way to and from work. National Eye Health Week estimates there are now nine million drivers on the Britain’s roads with vision that falls below the legal standards of vision for driving, with road…

A staggering 1 in 3 people in the UK have myopia according to the NHS, and that number is on the rise, especially in children. Around the world, myopia is been classed as a growing epidemic, with a recent study estimating that 50% of the world population will be myopic by 2050. This isn’t helped…

To us, choosing the right sunglasses means considering more than just style. Sunglasses are primarily designed to improve your visual experience, as well as protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays. What can UV do to your eyes? UVA and UVB rays produced by the sun can impact your vision in the short-…

We’re excited to welcome patients back for routine eyecare, but we understand that you may be feeling anxious. That’s why we’ve taken steps to keep you safe at our Feltham opticians practice. One of the first steps we’ve taken is to have longer eye examination appointments, allowing us more time to assess your eye health…

We’re all adjusting to the ‘new normal’ at the moment and it’s can be confusing to know exactly what services are still available for you, so, here’s a handy guide as to what we can currently offer you. Telephone triage Feltham Eyecare Centre is currently closed for routine appointments, but if you have an urgent…