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COMMON EYE COMPLAINTS, DISORDERS AND DISEASES

ASK JACK!

If you have a specific problem or concern relating to eyewear and can't find the answer then leading optometrist Jack Brown answers all of the most frequently asked questions

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EYECARE REFERRAL

If you have been satisfied with our services and recommend a friend or relative to visit Jack Brown Eyecare for an eye exam, our way of saying thank you will be to ensure your friend receives the same high standard of treatment and you will receive a £10 voucher.

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A WARM WELCOME

If you have received one of the Jack Brown Eyecare patient loyalty cards, then by filling it in and passing it to a family member or friend you can receive a £10 voucher for M&S, Next or HMV and they receive a genuine 15% discount off their glasses.

WORKSHOP

Our technicians can offer emergency services and replacement spectacles while the patient waits. The technicians can scan your frames so that replacement lenses will be ensured of an exact fit.

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EYE EXAMS

At Jack Brown Eyecare our eye examinations include corrective procedures and checks for signs of abnormalities that could potentially impair your vision or affect your general health such as glaucoma, cataract, diabetes etc.

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ORTHO-K

If you have a desire to lessen your dependance on wearing regular eyeglasses or contact lenses to see then Orthokeratology could be the answer.

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Your eyes are remarkable devices that allow you to understand the enviroment around you, but they are also fragile and at risk of infection, damage or any other ocular disorder. This section contains information about the most common eye disorders, diseases and complaints as well as providing details about how to treat the problem if possible. This section is only meant to be a guide so it is important that if you do have a serious eye disorder or complaint you consult your GP for further advice.

Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Adie's Pupil

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Amblyopia

Angioid Streaks and PXE

Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia

Astigmatism

Azoor

Blepharitis

Cataracts

Coloboma

Colour Vision Deficiency

Conjunctivitis

Corneal Dystrophy

Diabetes and Your Vision

Diabetic Retinopathy

Disorders of the Conjunctiva

Double Vision

Drusen

Dry Eye

Dyslexia & Vision

Entropion

Episcleritis

Eyelid and Tear Gland Disorders

Farsightedness

Fuchs Dystrophy

Glaucoma

Herpes Simplex Infection

Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Eye Infections

Iritis

Keratitis

Keratoconus

Lattice Degeneration

Macular Hole

Myopia - Nearsightedness

Myopia - Short Sightedness

Nystagmus

Ocular Myasthenia

Ocular Rosacea

Photophobia

Posterior Vitreous Detachment

Presbyopia

Ptosis

Retinal Detachment

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Sjogrens Syndrome

Solar Retinopathy

Spots, Floaters & Flashes

Squint

Temporal Arteritis

Thyroid Eye Disease

Uveitis

vCJD & The Eye

Vitreous and Retinal Detachment

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FLYboy	Jack Brown Eyecare Ltd \| 30 Elder Street, Edinburgh EH1 3DX \| Telephone 0131 557 3531
	Jack Brown Eyecare Ltd \| Westside plaza, Edinburgh EH14 2SW \| Telephone 0131 442 2333
	Jack Brown Eyecare Ltd \| 35 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 1HW \| Telephone 0141 332 1977

FLYboy	Jack Brown Eyecare Ltd \| 30 Elder Street, Edinburgh EH1 3DX \| Telephone 0131 557 3531
	Jack Brown Eyecare Ltd \| Westside plaza, Edinburgh EH14 2SW \| Telephone 0131 442 2333
	Jack Brown Eyecare Ltd \| 35 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 1HW \| Telephone 0141 332 1977