Tina Patel

Contact Lens Optician

Tina Patel is a qualified Contact Lens Optician at Feel Good Contacts and a member of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). Tina is registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) and adheres to their guidelines. She achieved a BSc (Hons) in Optical Management in 2002 from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge and qualified as a Dispensing Optician. In 2007, Tina went on to qualify as a Contact Lens Optician. With over 25 years of experience in the optical industry, she has worked for a leading high street optician where she would fit and prescribe suitable contact lenses, and contact lens solutions to customers. Tina also currently teaches at City, University of London.

Bags Under Eyes: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Bags under the eyes can be a natural sign of ageing and appear as a mild swelling or puffiness. They occur due to the weakening of the tissue around the eyes, including the muscles that support the eyelids. The weakened skin relaxes and forms a pouch, which then fills up with fat and excess fluids, giving the eyes a swollen appearance. In most cases, eye bags are a harmless cosmetic issue. However, if there’s any pain, redness or itching that persists, consult your optician or GP without any delay.

How to get rid of conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is an eye condition that can be caused by bacteria, some allergens or a virus, like the common cold. Although it is not always painful, it can cause soreness and irritation in the eyes. Read this guide to learn about the different types, their symptoms and find effective treatments on how to get rid of conjunctivitis fast.

Why Eye Safety Should Be on Your Halloween Checklist?

It is that time of the year again when we start planning our witch perfect Howl-oween look, everything from costume and makeup to props. But do you know that some of these picks may carry hidden hazards for your eye health? Let us learn about these potential eye health risks and optician-recommended steps to keep Halloween spook-tacular, fun and safe. After all, your boo-tiful costume should not compromise on your vision in any way.