Category Archives: Optical Centre

Night vision glasses Glasses designed to improve visibility in low-light conditions, such as during nighttime driving. These glasses often feature anti-reflective coatings and yellow-tinted lenses to reduce glare from headlights and streetlights, enhancing contrast and making it easier to see in the dark.

Myopia Also known as nearsightedness, a vision condition where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurred. Myopia occurs when light focuses in front of the retina instead of directly on it, usually because the eyeball is too long. Glasses or contact lenses with negative diopter values (minus lenses) are used to correct …

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Macular degeneration Age-related Macular degeneration is a condition that affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. Macular degeneration leads to the gradual loss of central vision, making it difficult to read, recognise faces, or see fine details. While there’s no cure, treatments can slow its progression.

Lazy eye (Amblyopia) Also called a lazy eye, this is a disorder of sight in which the brain fails to fully process vision from one eye, over time the brain will ignore this eye and will favour the other eye. This can result in poor depth perception and visual clarity. Early diagnosis and treatment, such …

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Hyperopia Also known as farsightedness, a common vision condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than those that are close. Hyperopia occurs when light entering the eye focuses behind the retina rather than directly on it. Corrective lenses with positive diopter values (plus lenses) are typically prescribed to help focus light correctly on the …

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Hydrophobic glasses Lenses treated with a hydrophobic coating that repels water, preventing droplets from sticking to the surface. This makes the lenses easier to clean and keeps them clear in rainy or humid conditions, improving visibility and comfort for the wearer.

Glaucoma A eye diseases characterised by increased pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure) that can damage the optic nerve. This damage can lead to progressive vision loss. Regular eye exams are crucial for early detection and management, as glaucoma can cause irreversible blindness if left untreated.

Glasses temples The arms of the glasses frame that extend over your ears and hold the glasses securely on your face. Temples come in various styles and lengths to ensure a comfortable and stable fit, which is essential for wearing glasses throughout the day.

Glasses sphere The part of your glasses prescription that indicates the strength of lens power required to correct nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia). The sphere (SPH) value is measured in diopters, with a minus sign (-) denoting myopia and a plus sign (+) indicating hyperopia.

Glasses hinges The small joints connecting the frame front to the temples (arms) of the glasses. They allow the glasses to fold and unfold. High-quality hinges contribute to the durability and comfort of your glasses, making them more resilient to wear and tear.