Air Pro-optic

  So Light, so comfortable

At Lynne Fernandes Optometrists we have stocked Air pro-optic frames for the last seven years. They are light and comfortable, reliable and simplistic. They are made from surgical steel and are therefore allergy free. Giving an uncompromising quality.

The designs offer deeper shapes for varifocals and bifocals and minimal temples for a rimless or very light semi rimless look. Softer shapes and angular frames are available to compliment each individual wearer.

Along with their timeless styles, delicate pastel shades and fresh colours concept for a woman and offer refined distinction with timeless colour tones for the man.

At Lynne Fernandes Optometrists we can help you choose your new look and will help you find a frame shape and colour that will suit your style.

Air Pro-optic

Back to School.........

The Eyecare Trust warns that as many as one-in-five school aged children has a vision problem that could interfere with their ability to learn - good vision during a child's early years is vital as visual learning accounts for 80 per cent of the learning process.

Children's eye examinations are free (paid for by the NHS – all the parent needs to do is sign a form in the practice when arriving for an appointment) for all children up to the age of 16 and up to the age of 19 if they are in full-time education. Annual examinations are recommended in most cases.

For all children, we carry out a thorough eye examination which checks for long-sightedness, short-sightedness, astigmatism, eye co-ordination, eye focussing ability and eye muscle function as well as assessing the overall health of the eyes.

Now, as they settle back into school, is a good time to get their eyes checked.

Sport

When it comes to sports and leisure activities, have you considered your choice of vision correction?  Whether you're a weekender or a serious competitor at Lynne Fernandes Optometrists our eye care professionals can help you achieve more from your game.  For some, contact lenses may be an ideal and obvious choice particularly for contact sports or just convenience and practicality - how annoying is rain on your specs! We can also provide a selection of eyewear for a range of activities for adults and children that fulfil your visual requirements and meets the necessary safety standards to give you full protection too.  So, whether it’s just a simple sports band to hold your specs in place or a prescription goggle for swimming, come and talk to us about the best solution to your sporting eyewear needs.

What is Dry Eye?

Dry eye is a condition that affects many of us, the NHS think that between 17-30% of us will suffer its symptoms in our lifetime.

There are two main reasons why we get dry eye:

            1.  Eyes that do not make enough tears

            2.  Tears that evaporate too quickly

However there are many different causes, for example:

• The natural aging process
• Eyelid abnormalities or blinking problems
• Many common drugs e.g 'water tablets' and beta blockers
• Contact lens wear
• Environmental factors e.g smoky atmosphere or air conditioning

Here at Lynne Fernandes Optometrists we realise that Dry Eyes and all the symptoms that go along with them, can cause much discomfort.  So, we decided to set up a dedicated Dry Eye Clinic.

During these appointments we will try to understand what is causing your dry eye through make a detailed assessment of the health of the front surface of your eyes and the quality and quantity of your tears.

Although Dry Eyes cannot usually be cured, we will be able to offer you treatment and advice to help manage and reduce your symptoms.

Contact Lenses

This is the last week before the kids head back to school and the last chance to organise all the back to school things like eye examinations. But have you thought about the positve changes contact lenses could make to your child's life whether its through improved perfomance at sport or just the freedom from glasses.

Age isn't a barrier with children as young as 7 or 8 years old are being fitted. Contact lenses are safer and more flexible than ever. There are lots of different options from daily disposables to re-usuables (monthlies).

We know from studies that children and teenagers experience improved quality of life wearing contact lenses.

Every contact lens assessment is tailored to the child and as independent optometrists we can offer a wide range of contact lens options. We will recommend the best contact lens for your child's eye health, education and quality of life.

We are currently running a free contact lens trial for children for more information contact one of our practices.

Lynne Fernandes Optometrists, 75 Gloucester rd, Bristol, BS8 7AS. Tel no. 0117 942 6843.

Lynne Fernandes Optometrists, 63 High street, Nailsea, BS48 1AW Tel no. 01275 854946

Lynne Fernandes Optometrists, 182a Wells rd, Bristol, BS4 2AL, Tel no. 0117 977 6330

Ted Baker frames

We are really excited to introduce a stylish new range to our practices. Ted Baker began in 1988 as a shirt specialist in Glasgow, and is now a global brand, producing high quality product with  a distintive look and irreverent sense of humour. We are really pleased to be able to offer these frames  to our younger patients, giving the under 19's a designer option which we can offer to them at half price. They are also great for those who want stylish frames but need a smaller size – even at full price they offer excellent value for a designer range. They include a mix of plastic and metal frames, with bold colours, fashionable styling and the Ted Baker logo on the temple.