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Becky Stevens, one of our dispensing opticians and trainee contact lens optician is discussing our contact lens recycling scheme in association with Terracycle and Acuvue Brand Contact Lenses.  

Christopher Nixon discusses the very latest technology - Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses with Transitions photochromic properties. We are pleased to be amongst the first independent practices in the country to be offering this amazing innovative product.

A little light relief this month. Ben poses the questions to Giles ....eye fact or eye myth?

Chris Nixon and Dr Albert Day discuss a charity Gala event at the Royal Hall in Harrogate raising funds to supply a hi-tec camera designed to examine premature babies for a serious sight threatening retinopathy.

Recent exciting developments in myopia control have come to Christopher Nixon Optometrists. Giles Price speaks with Ben about a new daily wear contact lens that promises to slow down the development of short sight in children and teenagers

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

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...

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, 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 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

Our optometrist Giles Price discusses the symptoms of visual stress with Tom and what the practice offers to help with this troublesome condition

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

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.

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.

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!

Christopher Nixon chats to StrayFM about sports and glasses.

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