At
Kate Hattersley Opticians we have recently invested in a camera capable of
taking photographs of the back of the eye. Photographs enable us to detect any
subtle changes that may occur over time, particularly in conditions such as
glaucoma.
In
addition to the colour retinal photographs, the Zeiss Visucam 200 camera is
also capable of measuring the levels of macula pigment in the eye. The macula
is the special part of the retina which gives you detailed vision to make tasks
such as reading and driving possible. Macula degeneration is a condition in
which a person loses this vital central vision. Risk factors for this include
family history, poor diet, UV light and low levels of macula pigment.
By
measuring the levels of macula pigment we can then advise whether it is
beneficial to take specific dietary supplements to help increase the levels
of pigment, thereby giving an increased protective effect against the
development of macula degeneration.
In April 2010 we were crowned ‘Premium Lens Practice of the Year’ at the
National Optician Awards in London. This means we were judged to
provide our patients with the best quality advice, products, options and
prices available.
We were also judged to have the ability to tailor products to every
patient as an individual. We treat every patient as an individual and
will continue to strive to maintain these high standards.
