2011 November | Hammond Opticians

World Diabetes Day 14/11/2011

Hammond Opticians is encouraging the local community in Enfield to have an eye examination and an optomap^® scan to mark this year’s World Diabetes Day on Monday14th November 2011.

There are currently more than 300 million people with diabetes worldwide and, according to leading charity Diabetes UK, 2.9 million of those live in the UK. What’s more, it’s estimated that a further 850,000 UK residents have diabetes but are, as yet, unaware of it.

Diabetes is one of the most important healthcare issues in the UK and it is estimated that by 2025 over four million people will have the condition. It can prove fatal, or result in devastating complications such as blindness, if not detected in its early stages or treated effectively after diagnosis. Diabetes can also lead to other serious conditions such as heart disease, stroke, amputation and kidney failure.

Deven Lakhani of Hammond Opticians comments: “Sadly, diabetes is on the increase in the UK, as it is worldwide, and people with diabetes are up to 20 times more likely to go blind than people without it, due to a complication known as diabetic retinopathy. However, the good news is, if it is detected in time through an eye examination and subsequently treated; diabetic blindness can be prevented in 90% of cases.

“I would encourage members of public to have an eye exam and in particular to have an optomap^®Retinal Scan, the latest in eye care technology, which provides information that can help with the early detection of diabetes and eye related conditions.”

An optomap is the only device currently available on the market that provides an ultra-wide 82% view of the retina in one image – including the all-important periphery for successful diagnostics and Hammond Opticians are the only Eyecare professionals in Enfield who are able to offer this specialised examination.

Deven continues: “The optomap is a quick and pain-free procedure that enables the most comprehensive detection and diagnosis of conditions and diseases such as diabetes and diabetic retinopathy. It can also alert us to other conditions such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration and some forms of cancer.”

World Diabetes Day, run by the International Diabetics Federation, is the leading global awareness campaign and has been created to educate and spread the word about the risks of diabetes to people across the globe.

Deven Lakhani concludes: “We’d also like to reassure our patients that with the adequate support and treatment, it is entirely possible to lead a long and complication-free life with diabetes.”

To book an eye examination and optomap scan call 020 8363 3578 or visit www.hammondopticians.co.uk

Protect your children’s eyesight 05/11/2011

According to Which? the number of PCTs in England failing to offer free in-school vision screening has doubled over the last 12 months. Screening children’s eyesight is vital in indentifying preventable long-term sight problems in later life. To ensure your children’s eyes are healthy, bring them to see one of our friendly qualified optometrists at Hammond Opticians http://www.hammondopticians.co.uk/kids-eye-care/

Night driving glare can increase accidents 01/11/2011

Drivers have a legal obligation to ensure that they can see clearly at night, by carrying out checks to their vehicle and eyesight. Statistics from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents report that 40% of road collisions occur in the dark when vision is reduced. Drivers who require glasses are even more at risk when driving at night-time as they suffer from glare & dazzle from streetlights & on-coming headlights. Why not consider a top quality anti-glare coating with your next pair of driving glasses – come & speak to us at Hammond Opticians for the best advice http://www.hammondopticians.co.uk/prescription-glasses/

Driving Ban Rises

The number of motorists who have had their driving licenses taken away from them due to poor vision has jumped sharply over the past 4 years according to new figures released by the Co-operative motor group. A rise of 151% was seen from the number of licenses withdrawn in 2006 compared to 2010. So for a better way to check your driving vision come & see Hammond Opticians http://www.hammondopticians.co.uk/specialist-eye-care/

World Diabetes Day 14/11/2011

Protect your children’s eyesight 05/11/2011

Night driving glare can increase accidents 01/11/2011

Driving Ban Rises

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