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.

Photokeratitis/Sunburned Eyes: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Have you ever experienced a burning sensation in your eyes after spending a long day in the sun? This uncomfortable experience could be a sign of an eye condition called photokeratitis also known as sunburned eyes or snow blindness.

How to Put in Contact Lenses: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Contact lenses offer freedom from glasses; they are a great option for sports, and they also offer a clear field of vision. One of the most important first steps in becoming a contact lens wearer is learning how to put in contact lenses. Many people assume putting in contact lenses is difficult, but it’s not. It may take a bit of practice, but after a few goes, most people get the hang of it. It simply takes some patience and a steady hand.

Iritis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Iritis, also known as anterior uveitis, is a rare eye condition that causes inflammation inside part of the eye, and occurs mainly in the iris, the coloured area of the eye. Though it generally affects either of the eyes at a time, both eyes can also be affected by iritis simultaneously. Often, the causes of this inflammatory eye disease are hard to detect. If left untreated, iritis can also lead to severe loss of vision and even blindness. It is non-contagious and can last for weeks and even months, depending on the severity of the inflammation.