Our Approach
Great vision is about more than just seeing clearly. At Milford Optometrists, we take the time to understand your lifestyle, visual needs, and long-term eye health. Every eye examination is thorough, personalised, and designed to help you enjoy comfortable vision today while protecting your eyesight for the future.
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WHAT IS MACULAR DEGENERATION?
This is a problem where the sensitive part of the retina, an area called the macula, starts to wear out and cells die. The retina is the camera of the eye, which takes the photo of what we see. This is a large area to us optometrists, and there are different parts that we have labelled. The macula is the middle of the eye, or the centre of the vision. This allows us to see in detail and clarity – and it does this by being densely concentrated with cells. The sides of our vision is still useful and good, but not as accurate or sensitive as the centre of our eye. It usually happens due to age – nothing lasts forever. But, also genetics play a part too. Macula degeneration occurs exponentially with age. It can start in people in their 40s but is more likely above age 75.
HARD CONTACT LENSES
Hard contacts are made of a firm, durable plastic that transmits oxygen, meaning your eye won't risk drying out.
They offer excellent eye health: because they don't contain water as soft lenses do, they resist deposits and are less likely than soft contacts to harbor bacteria.
Hard contact lenses are used for unusually shaped eyes like keratoconus.
ORTHOKERATOLOGY (ORTHO-K)
Ortho-K is the only non-surgical procedure that allows you 20/20 vision without the use of correcting lenses during the day. Instead, these lenses are worn while you sleep at night. As a result, you can live life without having to worry about your vision- allowing you to enjoy sports, concerts, and water-based activities.
These lenses may also reduce short-sightedness for up to a few years, putting off the need for glasses or contact lenses in the future. This effect works best for people aged 8-25 as their eyes are still growing.
The same pair of lenses can be worn every evening for multiple years, but each year, a follow-up checkup will be recommended to ensure they are working properly and still fit your eye well. Ask us about a FREE 15-minute consultation to see if these amazing Ortho-K lenses will work for you!
