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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.
Eye Injury Prevention Tips
Whether you’re at work, at home or outdoors, eye injury can happen anywhere and it’s quite common. Eye injury includes any physical or chemical damage caused to the eye or eyeball such as a blow to the eye, scratches from fingernails or similar sharp items, and foreign bodies entering the eye etc. It’s astonishing that around 55 million people suffer from eye injuries each year as per the World Health Organization (WHO). This is why, it’s imperative that eyes are taken good care of regardless of where you are
How hot weather affects your eyes
During the summer months, when the warmth and brightness of the sun lure us outdoors, it's crucial to be mindful of the potential impact that the warm weather can have on our eye health. High temperatures and changes in humidity can be harmful to our eyes. While many of us diligently apply sunscreen to shield our skin from harmful UV rays, it's important to remember that our eyes require similar care and protection.
What happens in a contact lens fitting session?
Contact lenses have revolutionised vision correction, offering a world of comfort, convenience and freedom from the constraints of glasses. The journey towards clear vision starts with a proper contact lens fitting. During a contact lens fitting the optician will evaluate your eye health, assesses the quality of your tears, and take precise measurements of your eyes. Your optician will then discuss with you factors like your lifestyle and preferences to help select the most suitable lenses for you. Poorly fitted lenses could impair your vision and impact your daily activities. This fitting process, conducted by qualified opticians, ensures that contact lenses are fitted correctly and are suitable for the wearer.