Cameron Optometry

ŌĆ£There are big commercial mainstream brands and there are labels who try their very best not to become big and commercial. A brand where wilfulness and exclusiveness prevails.ŌĆØ Welcome to Theo eyewear. Long live the underdog. Pop into 5 St Vincent St, Edinburgh, to browse.

­¤ÜÖIs your vision roadworthy? As we near the end of Road Safety Week, here is a handy reminder about vision standards for driving. Check when you're next behind the wheel that you are able to read a car number plate made after 1 September 2001 from 20 metres. Also having a regular eye examination will check you meet the following criteria: Ō£ģYou must also meet the minimum eyesight standard for driving by having a visual acuity of at least 0.5 measured on the Snellen scale (with... glasses or contact lenses, if necessary) using both eyes together or, if you have sight in one eye only, in that eye. Ō£ģYou must also have an adequate field of vision - your optometrist will test for this. www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules
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ŌŁÉ’ĖÅ20% off gift vouchers at the Frame Room We're offering 20% off all gift vouchers for our Frame Room eyewear boutique. No rush to buy! This offer is valid for all vouchers purchased by 14 December. You can buy in store or by calling 0131 225 2235 and we can post them out. We've selected an exclusive range of beautifully made, independent eyewear brands including Gigi Barcelona, Anne et Valentin, Theo, Finlay & Co and Lindberg. Unique, artisan eyewear brands, for people who want something different. Vouchers can be used for prescription eyewear or sunglasses and are valid for a year. Visit cameronoptom.com/frame-room or pop in to browse at 5 St Vincent Street, EH3 6SW #shoplocal #eyewear #shopindependent #justacard

This is very unusual (and not very pleasant!), but it's a reminder that an eye examination can show signs of a huge variety of health issues. Another reason to make sure you ensure you have your eyes examined at least every two years. Book online at cameronoptom.com or call 0131 225 2235.

If you have a moment this Sunday evening, we would love if you could vote for our team to win the UK Optical Team of the Year award. We're the only Scottish optometrist shortlisted and would love to bring an award back to Edinburgh. Voting closes on 12 December. Thank you! https://www.mi-vote.com/aopawards19/

Great to see this message is getting more exposure. Here is more advice from us on reducing the chance of your child becoming short-sighted. Ō¼ć Ō£ģLike the article says, increase the amount of time spent outside each day. The brightness of natural light is thought to limit the rate of myopia progression. An average of 90 minutes a day is a good target. This can be spread through the week allowing you to ŌĆ£top upŌĆØ at the weekend. Ō£ģLimit screen time, and other close work (over and ...above school work) to two hours per day. This includes computers, tablets, smart phones, hand-held computer games, as well as drawing and reading. Try and hold close tasks as far away as is comfortable, avoiding the temptation to hold things very close. Ō£ģTake vitamin D. There is some evidence that taking a vitamin D supplement can slow the establishment of myopia.While this evidence is limited as to the effects this will have on reducing myopia it is understood that everyone in Scotland is at risk of not getting enough vitamin D so this may be good advice anyway Ō£ģRegular eye examinations. All children should have their eyes examined every two years from pre-school, however if you notice any changes in your childŌĆÖs vision, make an appointment as soon as possible. Signs that they need to see an optometrist include noticing them squinting at the TV, complaining of headaches, difficulty reading or problems with coordination or concentration. Myopic children can be unaware that they are not seeing as well as they could be presuming their vision is the same as everyone elses. Myopia generally starts after the age of pre-school vision screening so even if you have had this assessment you should consider bringing your child in for an eye examination before their fifth birthday. Ō£ģStart early. The earlier in life these steps are taken, the best chance they have of making a difference. Take these steps from the outset and you are reducing your childŌĆÖs chance of becoming short-sighted. Ō£ģMyopia Management. If your child is short-sighted Myopia Management contact lenses would be worth considering. The lenses slow the progression of short-sightedness, meaning when they reach adulthood they will have a lower a prescription than without the lenses. Ō×Ī’ĖÅYou will find a raft of information on myopia in children here www.cameronoptom.com/myopia
https://www.theguardian.com/ŌĆ”/children- urged-play-outdoors-ŌĆ”
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Just in case you hadn't spotted, we have been shortlisted for the UK Optical Team of the Year award. We have had so many patients saying that they've already voted - thank you so much, it does mean a lot to our team. If you would like to vote, you can do so here https://www.mi-vote.com/aopawards19/. Voting closes on 12 December. Thanks all.

Halloween contact lenses - please take note of this advice The Association of Optometrists has shared tips and advice for patients who are planning to wear novelty contact lenses for Halloween. Highlighting the importance of getting contact lenses fitted by a professional, they added that contact lenses carry a risk of eye infections if they are not fitted and cared for properly. Advice from an optometrist should be sought immediately if a patient experiences any discomfort. Warning signs include redness, pain or an aversion to light. https://www.aop.org.uk/ŌĆ”/23/avoiding-a- fright-this-halloween

EYEWEAR TRENDS FOR 2019 Earlier this month the trio of Lesley, Gill and Amy jetted off on a trend-finding mission. The Silmo Paris eyewear show is where the worldŌĆÖs eyewear brands gather to showcase their latest designs.So what are the trends you can expect to see in 2019? ŌśåLenses: Cocktail tints ŌśåColour: Rose gold and olive green ŌśåFrame: the single high bar... ŌśåShape: Hexagons and octagons ŌśåBrands: Gigi Barcelona ŌśåFeature: brow lines Read more about these trends and the brands that do them well, in our latest blog. www.cameronoptom.com/independent-eyewear- trends-2019
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New frames from artisan brand SALT. OPTICS - welcome to the Tiffany. This frame features a keyhole bridge for comfort and is handcrafted in Japan with the finest acetate. Available in a wide range of colours. Pop in to take a look. www.cameronoptom.com/frame-room

EYEWEAR TRENDS Gill, Lesley and Amy went to the Silmo Paris eyewear trade show earlier in the month. They saw some stunning new designs from our current brands and were wowed by some new designers, so expect announcements regarding new brands we plan to stock very soon. We'll also share the trends you can look out for in 2019. Cocktail tints, rose gold, hexagons and much more. www.cameronoptom.com/frame-room

WE'RE HIRING! Retail assistant / Front-of-house vacancy Do you know someone who might like to join our friendly team? This is a really interesting and varied position which will include welcoming patients to the practice, supporting our optometrists with pre-screening and also selling frames in our eyewear boutique, the Frame Room. Training will be provided however previous experience working in the optical profession, and/or a strong retail background, in particular in the luxury market, would be beneficial. We'd really appreciate if you could pass this on to anyone who you think might be interested. Closing date is 19 October. https://www.cameronoptom.com/vacancy-reta il-optical-assistŌĆ”/ #Hiring #Edinburghjobs #optometryjobs #retailjobs

GREAT NEWS! We have been shortlisted for the Ō£ŁUK Optical Team of the YearŌśģ category at the AOP Awards. This is a real honour as the award recognises a team dedicated to delivering the best possible patient experience, something that our whole team strives to do everyday. Voting is now open! We would be hugely appreciative of anyone who could take the time to vote for us. You can cast your vote here, www.mi-vote.com/aopawards19 - we are the eighth category down the list ŌĆō Opti...cal Team of the Year (sponsored by Lloyd & Whyte). Cameron Optometry is the only Scottish practice to make the shortlist, and we hope to see some kilts up on the stage at the awards ceremony in London next January. Voting closes on 12 December 2018. Thank you!
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It's #InternationalCoffeeDay2018 so we're obliging by drinking even more of our delicious coffee. Remember to ask us to make you a cuppa when you're next in. And if coffee isn't your thing, we also do a fab range of teas from Shibui Tea.

Gritty, sticky, red eyes? Watery eyes? Irritated eyelids? Itchy, swollen, watery eyes? Red bloodshot eyes? Sore, dry, irritated eyes? Here's a handy guide to some common minor eye conditions. If you experience any of these please ask your optometrist for advice. There are many other treatment options available so please don't just 'put up with it'. http://www.visionmatters.org.uk/ŌĆ”/happy -eyes-leaflet-nehw-2ŌĆ” #VisionMatters #EyeWeek

­ØÉģ­ØÉä­ØÉü­Ø¤æ­Ø¤Å­Øɼ­ØÉŁ: ­ØÉŁ­ØÉ©­ØÉŁ­ØÉÜ­ØÉź­ØÉź­ØÉ▓ ­ØÉ«­Øɦ­ØÉó­Øɬ­ØÉ«­ØÉ×, ­ØÉÜ­Øɽ­ØÉŁ­ØÉó­Øɼ­ØÉÜ­Øɦ ­Øɤ­Øɽ­ØÉÜ­ØÉ”­ØÉ×­Øɼ, ­ØÉĪ­ØÉÜ­Øɦ­ØÉØ­ØÉ£­Øɽ­ØÉÜ­Øɤ­ØÉŁ­ØÉ×­ ØÉØ ­ØÉó­Øɦ ­ØÉü­ØÉ×­Øɽ­ØÉĀ­ØÉÜ­ØÉ”­ØÉ© Italian designer FEB31st arrived at the Frame Room in Cameron Optometry in spring 2017. Offering hand-crafted wooden frames, which are entirely unique, the designer has already been a huge hit with our patients. Earlier this month, Lesley and Gill took a trip to Bergamo, the home of the Italian eyewear designer to see where and how these masterpieces are created. Read all about how these frames are created in this small Italian factory. https://www.cameronoptom.com/feb31st-uniq ue-artisan-italiaŌĆ”/

Your child's sight is so precious. Good vision helps them to learn, play and communicate with the world around them. The number one piece of advice any eye care professional will offer is to ensure they have regular eye examinations. The sooner any issues are identified, the better the outcome. In addition, eating a rainbow diet, full of colourful fruit and veg, as well as fish, eggs and grains will give them lots of eye-friendly nutrients. And always ensure their eyes are pr...otected in the sun. Read this helpful guide, produced as part of National Eye Health Week. #EyeWeek #VisionMatters http://www.visionmatters.org.uk/ŌĆ”/kids- eye-health-leaflet-nŌĆ”
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Did you know macular degeneration is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK? Every seven minutes of every single day someone in the UK will be diagnosed with this sight-threatening eye condition. Find out more about macular disease here. http://www.visionmatters.org.uk/lookiŌĆ”/ about-macular-disease #EyeWeeek #VisionMatters

Contact lenses wearers - how to reduce your chance of developing an eye infection There have been a few reports in the news this week about a rare eye infection affecting contact lens wearers. With this in mind, we thought we'd remind people about best practice for cleaning and storing contact lenses. If you have any concerns about your eyes, please book in with your optometrist. ­¤æüCleaning and storing After removing your lenses, clean them immediately to remove mucus, prot...ein and debris that build up on the surface during the day. ŌĆó Place the lens in your palm and apply a few drops of cleaning solution as recommended by your optometrist. Gently rub the lens in a circular motion with your nger, not rubbing the lens too hard. ŌĆó Rinse the cleaner off with an approved lens rinsing solution. ŌĆó Fill the case with fresh cleaning solution to protect your lenses overnight. Always use fresh solution each time you clean and store your lenses. ŌĆó After use, rub the inside of your case with clean ngers, rinse with fresh disinfecting solution and allow to air-dry naturally. See image below. ŌĆó Replace your storage case whenever you open a fresh bottle of solution.
ŌØŚ’ĖÅRemember ŌĆó Always wash and dry your hands thoroughly before handling your lenses. Avoid using soaps that are strongly perfumed or contain moisturisers. ŌĆó Do not sleep in your lenses unless advise to by your optometrist. ŌĆó Do not use tap water or saliva to rinse your lenses or case. ŌĆó Use fresh solution each time you clean and store your soft lenses. ŌĆó Do not swim or shower in your lenses without seeking the advice of your optometrist. ŌĆó Avoid lens mix-ups. Always start with the same contact lens when you apply, remove and clean your lenses. ŌĆó If your eyes become red and/or painful at any time, please remove your lenses and seek the advice of your optometrist.
Download our contact lens handling leaflets here: https://cameronoptom.com/ŌĆ”/coŌĆ”/handli ng-your-contact-lenses/
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Very good with kids. Impressive expertise and a wonderful manner. Always been great for my contact lenses too.

The best independent practitioners in the country. Great atmosphere, fantastic range of frames with quality service.

My husband and I have been going to Cameron Optometry for over 5 years and the service from Ian and the team has always been excellent. Our elder son also requires glasses for school and they've been great with ensuring his eyes have been tested using the latest technology and there are styles of frames that he'll actually want to wear at school. Our younger son now requires his pre-school eye tests and we won't hesitate in taking him there too.

I've been a customer of Cameron Optometry for over 10 years and cannot recommend highly enough. Bespoke customer service and brands that you won't find on the high street.

I was so impressed! Lovely staff, with an excellent, thorough testing procedure and ever expanding collection of frames too. Excellent for contact lenses as well. Why go anywhere else? Thank you!

I have been struggling for months with moderate keratoconus that had initially gone mistreated elsewhere I got recommended down to Cameron Optometry by my eye surgeon. I got thorough treatment and got answers to all my questions on multiple visits, which really put my mind at rest. Having lost significant sight over the last 18 months before being sent on the right path i'm glad I found you when I did and i'm looking forward to my new pair of hipster glasses. Thank you!

I am from South Carolina and developed an eye problem while visiting lovely Scotland. Dr. Gillian, Cameron Optometry, saw me late in the afternoon after we found the service on line. She was gracious and competent. What a joy to have a doctor that will spend that much time with you. She went out of her way to provide me with full care and medication. I can't thank her enough. And left wishing the USA had such great health care.................. not only for citizens but for others visiting.... you are fortunate to have Cameron Optometry and the UK Health Care system.

Great service , with knowledgeable staff

Fantastic service for all the family's needs whether specialist or routine. Brilliant selection of glasses and sunglasses, staff could not be more helpful

Big thanks to the Cameron team, helped me out with a problem in my eye one time and gave such great advice on choosing the right frames for me. Great videos aswell which give a taste for the level of thaught and insight that Camerons provide to every eyewear decision .

Beautiful n going here for almost 25 years and throughout I have received exceptional service. Lovely people highly recommend

Always a delight to visit Ian and his team, very friendly and efficient, 1st class service every time. Many thanks for all ur help and advice for my husband, he is now looking forward to receiving his scleral lenses ­¤æŹ

Above and beyond, professional, diligent. Always feel like I'm in safe hands with this team. Thank you for caring, I'm deeply appreciative.

A very bespoke service - more thorough than any eye examination I have ever had & a very impressive array of scanning machines. Many thanks to Ian & his team , I'm loving my new glasses & after Ian's patience fitting my contact lenses I will be back soon to practice putting them in! I would highly recommend.

A fantastic opticians and helped my wife and I so much with our eye sight. Would recommend them to everyone! Thank you so much!

These people must be the best optometrists in Scotland! State-of-the-art equipment and highly-trained staff ensure that eyes are maintained to the highest possible standards. Better then Boots any day!

Never been inside. but liked the signage!

Very good with kids. Impressive expertise and a wonderful manner. Always been great for my contact lenses too.

The best independent practitioners in the country. Great atmosphere, fantastic range of frames with quality service.

My husband and I have been going to Cameron Optometry for over 5 years and the service from Ian and the team has always been excellent. Our elder son also requires glasses for school and they've been great with ensuring his eyes have been tested using the latest technology and there are styles of frames that he'll actually want to wear at school. Our younger son now requires his pre-school eye tests and we won't hesitate in taking him there too.

I've been a customer of Cameron Optometry for over 10 years and cannot recommend highly enough. Bespoke customer service and brands that you won't find on the high street.

I was so impressed! Lovely staff, with an excellent, thorough testing procedure and ever expanding collection of frames too. Excellent for contact lenses as well. Why go anywhere else? Thank you!

I have been struggling for months with moderate keratoconus that had initially gone mistreated elsewhere I got recommended down to Cameron Optometry by my eye surgeon. I got thorough treatment and got answers to all my questions on multiple visits, which really put my mind at rest. Having lost significant sight over the last 18 months before being sent on the right path i'm glad I found you when I did and i'm looking forward to my new pair of hipster glasses. Thank you!

I am from South Carolina and developed an eye problem while visiting lovely Scotland. Dr. Gillian, Cameron Optometry, saw me late in the afternoon after we found the service on line. She was gracious and competent. What a joy to have a doctor that will spend that much time with you. She went out of her way to provide me with full care and medication. I can't thank her enough. And left wishing the USA had such great health care.................. not only for citizens but for others visiting.... you are fortunate to have Cameron Optometry and the UK Health Care system.

Great service , with knowledgeable staff

Fantastic service for all the family's needs whether specialist or routine. Brilliant selection of glasses and sunglasses, staff could not be more helpful

Big thanks to the Cameron team, helped me out with a problem in my eye one time and gave such great advice on choosing the right frames for me. Great videos aswell which give a taste for the level of thaught and insight that Camerons provide to every eyewear decision .

Beautiful n going here for almost 25 years and throughout I have received exceptional service. Lovely people highly recommend

Always a delight to visit Ian and his team, very friendly and efficient, 1st class service every time. Many thanks for all ur help and advice for my husband, he is now looking forward to receiving his scleral lenses ­¤æŹ

Above and beyond, professional, diligent. Always feel like I'm in safe hands with this team. Thank you for caring, I'm deeply appreciative.

A very bespoke service - more thorough than any eye examination I have ever had & a very impressive array of scanning machines. Many thanks to Ian & his team , I'm loving my new glasses & after Ian's patience fitting my contact lenses I will be back soon to practice putting them in! I would highly recommend.

A fantastic opticians and helped my wife and I so much with our eye sight. Would recommend them to everyone! Thank you so much!

These people must be the best optometrists in Scotland! State-of-the-art equipment and highly-trained staff ensure that eyes are maintained to the highest possible standards. Better then Boots any day!

Never been inside. but liked the signage!

Very good with kids. Impressive expertise and a wonderful manner. Always been great for my contact lenses too.

The best independent practitioners in the country. Great atmosphere, fantastic range of frames with quality service.

My husband and I have been going to Cameron Optometry for over 5 years and the service from Ian and the team has always been excellent. Our elder son also requires glasses for school and they've been great with ensuring his eyes have been tested using the latest technology and there are styles of frames that he'll actually want to wear at school. Our younger son now requires his pre-school eye tests and we won't hesitate in taking him there too.

I've been a customer of Cameron Optometry for over 10 years and cannot recommend highly enough. Bespoke customer service and brands that you won't find on the high street.

I was so impressed! Lovely staff, with an excellent, thorough testing procedure and ever expanding collection of frames too. Excellent for contact lenses as well. Why go anywhere else? Thank you!

I have been struggling for months with moderate keratoconus that had initially gone mistreated elsewhere I got recommended down to Cameron Optometry by my eye surgeon. I got thorough treatment and got answers to all my questions on multiple visits, which really put my mind at rest. Having lost significant sight over the last 18 months before being sent on the right path i'm glad I found you when I did and i'm looking forward to my new pair of hipster glasses. Thank you!

I am from South Carolina and developed an eye problem while visiting lovely Scotland. Dr. Gillian, Cameron Optometry, saw me late in the afternoon after we found the service on line. She was gracious and competent. What a joy to have a doctor that will spend that much time with you. She went out of her way to provide me with full care and medication. I can't thank her enough. And left wishing the USA had such great health care.................. not only for citizens but for others visiting.... you are fortunate to have Cameron Optometry and the UK Health Care system.

Great service , with knowledgeable staff

Fantastic service for all the family's needs whether specialist or routine. Brilliant selection of glasses and sunglasses, staff could not be more helpful

Big thanks to the Cameron team, helped me out with a problem in my eye one time and gave such great advice on choosing the right frames for me. Great videos aswell which give a taste for the level of thaught and insight that Camerons provide to every eyewear decision .

Beautiful n going here for almost 25 years and throughout I have received exceptional service. Lovely people highly recommend

Always a delight to visit Ian and his team, very friendly and efficient, 1st class service every time. Many thanks for all ur help and advice for my husband, he is now looking forward to receiving his scleral lenses ­¤æŹ

Above and beyond, professional, diligent. Always feel like I'm in safe hands with this team. Thank you for caring, I'm deeply appreciative.

A very bespoke service - more thorough than any eye examination I have ever had & a very impressive array of scanning machines. Many thanks to Ian & his team , I'm loving my new glasses & after Ian's patience fitting my contact lenses I will be back soon to practice putting them in! I would highly recommend.

A fantastic opticians and helped my wife and I so much with our eye sight. Would recommend them to everyone! Thank you so much!

These people must be the best optometrists in Scotland! State-of-the-art equipment and highly-trained staff ensure that eyes are maintained to the highest possible standards. Better then Boots any day!

Never been inside. but liked the signage!