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  Global Pharma Citation:"Sinead McGurk, Optometrist of the Year 2021 (N.I.) has demonstrated expertise, dedication,  and an unwavering commitment to excellence within her field.  Our Selection Process As in previous years Global Health & Pharma has endeavoured to ensure that only the most deserving are recognised. All nominees were judged on their merits with assessment centred around an extensive evaluation of skills and services on offer.  Global Health & Pharma's merit driven approach has brought us much commendation throughout its use and allows our team to identify those most dedicated to demonstrating expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence within their field.   

Did you know?  More than half (52%) of parents believe that every child has a full sight test at primary school, and don’t understand the limitations of what is offered. Here are some simple messages for parents and carers of children at school: A full sight test with an optometrist is more thorough than vision screening – it includes an eye health check that can detect signs of disease, and can identify colour deficiency and different types of refractive errors  Vision screening for 4-5 year olds is inconsistently delivered across the UK, with many Local Authorities not offering any service at all Vision screening is poor at identifying hyperopia and astigmatism which are common and significant refractive errors  Children should be...

Myth 1 "Glasses might make my child's vision worse or give them a lazy eye" The Association of Optometrists advice: "Wearing glasses does not make your eyes ‘weak,’ or ‘dependent’ on glasses. In most cases, glasses will actually help to relieve strain on the eyes and to relax the eye muscles. Wearing glasses as prescribed can help our sight to develop normally and achieve its full potential. Recent evidence has shown that under correction of certain types of prescription can in fact accelerate a deterioration. You should always encourage your child to wear their glasses as instructed by your optometrist."   Myth 2 "I don't need to arrange a sight test for my child because their school/nursery will take care...

The College of Optometrists have published survey results showing a significant number of people felt their vision got worse during lockdown. The research found that: 22 percent of people noticed their vision get worse during lockdown  32 percent of people believe that spending more time in front of screens has worsened their vision. This was a particular concern for those aged between 18 and 34, with 42 percent feeling screen time caused their vision to deteriorate. Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for The College of Optometrists said: “We know that many people will be concerned about vision changes during lockdown. It is very important that if your vision has deteriorated or if you are experiencing a red or painful...

Most parents worry how much time their child is spending on digital devices. Here are the facts. What is blue light? Sunlight contains red, orange, yellow, green and blue light rays. Combined, this spectrum of coloured light rays creates what we call ‘white light’ or sunlight. Depending on where they fall on the spectrum, light rays have long wavelengths (with less energy) or short wavelengths (with more energy). Blue light is a high-energy visible light and has shorter wavelengths. It is known as blue light because it is on the violet-blue band of the spectrum. Blue light is naturally present in sunlight but is also something we can see from screens such as TVs, computers, smartphones and tablets. Can blue...

Why vision matters Did you know there are an estimated one million children with an undiagnosed vision problem? Good eyesight is crucial in making sure a child develops to their full potential both at school and socially.  It’s especially important to look after children’s eyes – the eye is still developing throughout early childhood so if problems are treated early, it can make a lasting difference. Yet research shows that around 20% of school-aged children have an undiagnosed vision problem (1). It’s never too early to have a sight test, visiting an optometrist will mean you can spot and manage vision problems that may affect your child's development.   How do I know if my child has an eye problem?...