Colour Vision
Optometrist Giles Price chats with Beth Parsons from Stray Fm about colour vision defects and the impact that they can have on daily life. Beth also chats with a local patient Sam Roser about his colour vision
podcasts
Listen again to our segments from StrayFM’s Health & Wellbeing show where our optometrists and dispensing opticians discuss topical eye care.
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A Career in Optometry?
Chris discusses what inspired him to study optometry and chats about the aspects of his work that keep him excited about optometry a few years on...
Halloween Contact Lenses
If you've ever dressed up for Halloween, the chances are you have considered some novelty contact lenses. Optometrist Claire Thorne discusses the potential risks associated with obtaining and wearing lenses from a non optometric supplier.
Professor Bernie Chang discusses eyelid surgery
Professor Bernie Chang, one of the regions finest Oculoplastic surgeons has come into the practice to chat with Christopher Nixon about eyelid surgery. A fascinating insight into this sub-specialty of ophthalmology.
John's story
John Benedict discusses the care and attention that he has received over many years from Chris Nixon following unsuccesful corneal laser surgery in the 1990s and subsequent macular hole surgery
Visual Stress - what can we do?
Our optometrist Giles Price discusses the symptoms of visual stress with Tom and what the practice offers to help with this troublesome condition
Future Olympian?
We are delighted to be sponsoring Oliver Kent as he continues to represent GB sailing. Here he discusses his goal to compete in the Olympics with Chris Nixon
Driving and your vision
Many of us take our vision for granted when we drive but have we ever stopped to think about whether we are seeing as well as we need? Local consultant ophthalmologist Mr Gavin Walters joins Chris Nixon to discuss vision standards and driving.
Sunglasses - what you need to know
We all know that we should protect our skin from UV but often forget about our eyes. Giles Price discusses the damaging effects of UV and what to look out for when buying sunglasses.
The Dreaded Air Puff Test
If you're over 35 you may be familiar with the air puff test but why do you need it? Christopher Nixon tells us more about it and helps put us at ease!
Sports Eyewear - Can You Be a Pro and Wear Glasses?
Christopher Nixon chats to StrayFM about sports and glasses.
Laser Eye Surgery - To SMILE or not to SMILE
If your eyesight isn't as clear as you would like, laser eye surgery may be the solution for you. Claire Thorne talks about the different options and her personal experience of SMILE laser eye surgery
OPTICIANAWARDS
Initiated and overseen by The Optician journal, these are the principal national industry awards and seek to recognise and reward the highest levels of achievement in UK optics. Christopher Nixon Optometrists is proud to have been recognised by the Optician Awards:
- 2015 Finalist Technology Practice of the Year
- 2012 Winner Dispensing Optician of the Year – Martin Varley
- 2010 Winner Technology Practice of the Year
- 2010 Finalist Dispensing Optician of the Year – Martin Varley
- 2009 Finalist Technology Practice of the Year
- 2008 Finalist Independent Website of the Year
AOPAWARDS
Introduced by the Association of Optometrists, the AOP Awards celebrate extraordinary talent and outstanding contributions from across the profession. Christopher Nixon Optometrists is proud to have been recognised in these awards:
- 2017 Finalist Dispensing Optician of the Year - Sue Deal
