Glaucoma is one of the most common eye conditions and affects around 2 per cent of people aged over 40 years. There are over 500,000 people in England and Wales with the condition. However it can be easily treated and managed if caught early enough. Early detection is crucial to minimise any potential sight loss. In many cases good vision can be preserved and any loss in vision can be slowed down. Read the rest of this entry »

Presbyopia is a natural part of the ageing process and is one of the most common eye problems in the UK.

As your eye sight changes many people gradually become aware that they cannot see as well as when they were younger. It also becomes harder to focus on close objects. The pupil becomes smaller which restricts the amount of light which is able to get through, so you may find that you need more light to be able to see clearly. Presbyopia is a condition which gradually develops over a long period of time. Some people notice the first signs of presbyopia in their mid to late forties but it can occur at any age. Read the rest of this entry »

Pupillary distance (PD) is the distance in millimetres between the centre of the pupil of each eye, when looking into the distance.  Its easy to find this measurement but you can’t do it yourself as your eyes will converge (move closer together as you try to read a ruler and this will give a false PD.

To measure your PD get someone to place a ruler in front of your eyes, so that the edge is below the level of your pupils (the back dots in the middle). You must be looking into the distance in order to get an accurate measurement.

Generally the figure will be somewhere between 56mm and 66mm but is often outside this range. Do this measurement 2 or 3 times to make sure you have an accurate figure.

When you have an new eye test we suggest you ask the optician to include the pupillary distance on your prescription. Opticians are not bound to provide this information but most will although some may charge a small fee to include the PD

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