Start the year with clear vision for the future

The start of the year is often a time when many people make commitments to their health and wellbeing, and eye health is an important part of this. The teams at Specsavers stores across Derbyshire are here to help, providing professional and affordable ey

THE beginning of the year can offer the perfect opportunity to take stock after Christmas indulgences and focus on your health. Unless your vision has changed, you might not give your eyes much thought when it comes to health. But your eyes can actually reveal a lot about your general health, even if they don’t feel any different. That’s why Specsavers stores across Derbyshire are keen to highlight the importance of having your eyes tested regularly.

“Many conditions have few or even no noticeable symptoms in the early stages,” explains Uan Gohil, Specsavers store director at Derby Intu. “With regular eye tests, we can use the latest technology to help identify and monitor a whole host of issues, including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, and even brain tumours.’”

EYE TESTS EXPLAINED

Every eye test at Specsavers stores across Derbyshire is performed to a high standard.

During your eye test, an experienced and highly-trained optometrist will not only check your prescription and level of vision, but also examine the areas around the eyes to look for signs of abnormality, injury or disease.

Staff training and experience is complemented with the use of advanced optical technology, including digital retinal photography to provide a detailed picture of the central and peripheral retina, optic disc and macula. This allows the optician to build up a picture of how your eyes are changing over time.

Specsavers recommends that you have an eye test every two years. However, in some circumstances, your optician might suggest you have an eye test more frequently if you:

■ have diabetes

■ are aged 40 or over and have a family history of glaucoma

■ are aged 70 or over

FRAMES YOU LOVE FOR LESS

After an expensive period for many people, January can often be the time to cut back as well as focusing on your health. Specsavers stores in Derbyshire understand this and offer a huge range of

specs that won’t break the bank.

Specsavers stock a huge range of glasses priced from just £25, to designer styles from £99 to £169. With frames from the likes of Kylie, Tommy Hilfiger, Karen Millen and Lyle & Scott, there’s sure to be something that matches your style and individuality perfectly.

Specsavers staff members across Derbyshire are highly trained in fitting and styling, using revolutionary Digital Precision Eyecare. The software captures a range of essential dispensing measurements that are used to make the chosen frames the perfect fit for everyone.