Valarie Jerome Optometrists

Got an eyelid twitch?

Did you know that if you have rosacea it can affect your eyes? If your eyes are red, burning or dry, see your optometrist. Treatment is available. Never assume a red or pink eye is an infection. #RosaceaAwarenessMonth

Age related macular degeneration and smoking link known for years and now colour vision loss has been linked to smoking. Kick the habit and save your sight. Need help? Phone National Smokefree Helpline on 0300 123 1044. #NationalNoSmokingDay #EyeHealth

Remember to have a proper eye examination/sight test done at least every 2 years by your optometrist - online tests are not enough. https://youtu.be/SEtScLmo5a4

Got an eyelid twitch? Try cutting down on the caffeine, nicotine and stress. Getting more sleep and drinking tonic water can help also.

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Thanks to all who voted. I didn’t win but had a great time at the #AOPAwards2019! Such an honour to be shortlisted.

"Get [kids] outdoors – regular play and exercise can help prevent or reduce the development of myopia (short-sightedness). Studies show two hours of outdoor activity a day is ideal." https://www.aop.org.uk/…/screen-time-fo r-kids-facts-for-par…

Again so delighted to have been shortlisted for this national award. Thanks to all who have voted for me so far! Anyone can vote. Just a couple more days left to vote as voting ends 12/12/18 at 5pm GMT. To vote visit http://bit.ly/vjerome and make sure to record your name and only vote once. Thanks everyone! #Newbury #locum #optometrist #AOPawards2019

Today is #CharlesBonnetSyndrome Awareness Day. It’s a condition that affects visually impaired persons. What the eye does not see, the brain fills in and hallucinations occur - it makes up the story of what’s around. It can be scary. So if you have a loved one with vision loss, please know it’s normal and not a sign of any mental health decline. https://www.macularsociety.org/visual-hal lucinations

Visually impaired children are able to enjoy books thanks to this wonderful local program in Kingsclere. Please consider voting for them and watching the video about their amazing books.

Did you know a child with one short-sighted parent is three times at risk of being short-sighted when compared to their peers who do not have this family history? And with two short-sighted parents, the risk is 6 times! Are you short-sighted and have children? Have your child seen for a proper sight test with an optometrist and remember that school screenings are not enough for most children. https://www.aop.org.uk/…/childrens-eye- h…/why-vision-matters

Thanks to everyone who has voted so far. If you haven't voted yet, make sure to include your name on the online voting page https://www.mi-vote.com/aopawards19/ or the vote will not count. Only one vote per person allowed and voting ends the 5th of December 2018. Thanks again!

Did you know there are over 1 million people in the UK are living with avoidable sight loss? Regular eye examinations with your optometrist are important! #CelebrateYourSight

Delighted to have been shortlisted for a national award “Locum of the Year”!
If you’d like to vote go to https://www.mi-vote.com/aopawards19/
Voting ends 12th of December at 5pm GMT.
... Winner announced the 13th of January 2019 at awards dinner in London. Feel free to share this post.
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