1. YOU’VE GOT EVERYTHING GOING FOR YOU... Andrew Petticrew BSc(Hons) MCOptom Optometrist

2. How the eye works?

3. You don’t see with your eyes…/ 3

4. Vision Loss - Andrew’s Top 5 1. Optical prescription 2. Cataract 3. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) 4. Diabetes 5. Glaucoma

5. 1. Optical prescription – FAQs.  Will wearing glasses encourage deterioration in my eyes?  Will a stronger prescription/ a more complex lens type/ an increased wearing time encourage deterioration in my eyes?  Can I strain my eyes by not wearing glasses when I should?  If this is the case then...

6. 1. Your optical prescription - the pros and cons...  Pro’s  Improved vision  Improved visual comfort  Cons  Price  Physical comfort  Cosmetic Appearance  Convenience

7. 1. Why do I need reading glasses/multifocal lenses?

9. 1. Why do I need glasses?

10. 2. Cataract

11. 3. ARMD

13.  My advice would be to:  Eat a rainbow every day  Protect your eyes from UV light  Don’t smoke  General health

14. 4. Diabetes

16. 5. Glaucoma

17. What can you do about it?  Have regular eye examinations  Any problems, get it checked out  Look after your general health  Protect your eyes from UV  Eat a rainbow every day

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23. Thanks very much for listening!  Any concerns about your eyes, drop me an e-mail  andrew@petticrewoptometrists.comandrew@petticrewoptometrists.com  Or contact me at the office

24. Questions I can answer???