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The digital environment we live in has undergone tremendous transformation in the recent past. As a society, we are spending increasing amounts of time on digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. Although vision is the sense we rely on the most, vision care and eye health is often neglected or given very little attention.

Britain has witnessed groundbreaking medical advancements in the field of vision correction in the recent years. With modern vision correction techniques such as LASIK, LASEK, 3rd Generation SMILE and Lens Replacement, one does not need to rely on optical aids like glasses or contact lenses. However, as every individual's vision needs are different, researching sight correction choices and options can be overwhelming.

Vision Correction techniques are gaining extensive popularity across the UK. Well known procedures such as LASIK, LASEK, 3rd Generation SMILE & Lens Replacement have changed the lives of countless patients. With advancements in eye care, these procedures only take a few minutes to perform and can give you freedom from the shackles of glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmic surgeon Oliver Backhouse is more than just one of the brightest talents within the eye care profession. Practicing his trade at the state of the art Optegra Eye Hospital in Yorkshire,           Mr Backhouse has also strived to give back to the community through charitable initiatives, most notably by founding MOSS (Madagascan Organisation for Saving Sight). The consultant is also a keen member of the Yorkshire World Blindness 2020 Group, founded to promote eye health programmes in developing countries.

Optegra, the leading provider of Ophthalmic Services in the UK, will open its doors to the community on July 13, 2017 for an informative Open Morning at 8 AM. To be held at Optegra's flagship hospital in Central London this 45 minute, free to attend event is behind the-scenes opportunity to learn more about vision correction, meet with the surgeons and get a guided tour of the modern Optegra facilities whilst enjoying complimentary sumptuous breakfast.

Poor eye conditions can deprive a family its vision and can strike anytime. Many people associate eye problems with age. While it's true that vision tends to degenerate with age, many vision disorders actually start earlier, and in a lot of cases vision loss can be prevented with early detection and correction.

Professional VisionCare sets up a special gallery in their most recent community initiative, living up to their mission: Not Your Ordinary Eye Doctors.

Innovative tonometry Diaton is featured at the Optometry's Meeting to Optometric Physicians and optometry students. The Diaton, through the eyelid tonometer allows to painlessly measure intraocular pressure (IOP) in children and adults without use of anesthesia drops or contact with the cornea. This noncontact and noncornea tonometry method allows more accurate screening for glaucoma independent of corneal biometrics.

The summer certainly holds its own set of challenges for those living with glasses and contact lenses. After all, as temperature and humidity veers upwards, one feels robbed of the joys of wearing sunglasses and hats while reveling in summer getaways. With advancements in vision correction technology, eyesight can be restored to live a life free of glasses and contact lenses. To learn more, attend Optegra's informative and complimentary Open Evening in Hampshire on June 29, 2017 at 6.30 PM.

A new independently commissioned report called The Vision of Britain is raising eyebrows all over the country with some remarkable findings. The report, by Optegra Eye Health Care in partnership with Boots Opticians, is an essential guide to eyesight and eye health which reveals some truly astonishing findings following research conducted on over 2,000 people.

Lens Replacement Surgery (Clarivu) is a pioneering treatment that can correct a wide range of visual errors including cataracts. Although it sounds too good to be true, lens replacement eye surgery can reduce or completely remove dependence on glasses or lenses. To find out if this sophisticated procedure best suits your vision needs, attend Optegra's informative open evening on June 19, 2017 in Yorkshire at 6.30 PM.

Conveniently located less than 5-minutes' walk from Colindale Tube Station, Optegra is hosting its very popular open evening on June 20, 2017 in North London at 6 PM. The event affords a unique opportunity for participants to discuss their eye health problems, get advice on improving their day to day vision and learn about the latest vision correction procedures offered by Optegra, with a special focus on Laser Eye Surgery and Lens replacement - Clarivu.

Vision correction techniques have undergone tremendous advancements in the past decade. Simple, painless outpatient procedures can reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses permanently. Attend Optegra's informative, complimentary open evening in Central London on June 27 at 6 PM to find out more about advanced permanent vision correction solutions available today. The evening is a must-attend for prospective patients who want to learn more about how to lose their glasses forever, with particular focus on Laser Eye Surgery and Lens Replacement treatments (Clarivu).

Eyesight is a precious gift; don't take it for granted. Attend Optegra's Open Evening in Manchester to learn how to restore vision and live a brightened and enriched life.

Laser Eye Surgery & Lens Replacement are gaining widespread popularity as growing numbers of people use these safe, proven techniques to correct their vision. Vision correction techniques such as LASIK, LASEK, 3rd Generation SMILE & Lens Replacement have been utilised by many celebrities including Elton John, Michael Bolton, Courtney Cox and Nicole Kidman to name a few. However, as you can learn through one of Optegra's exciting Open Evening events, one needn't be a celebrity to get five star vision correction treatment, and live a life free from the shackles of glasses.

Good vision isn't just about seeing well. It's about living well too. It impacts quality of life and overall wellbeing. Attend Optegra's Open Evening in Birmingham on June 6, 2017 at 6.30 PM to learn more about how to restore vision and experience life's greatest moments in glorious high definition.

Tired of blurry vision? Glasses not helping? Thinking of restoring the most precious sense - eyesight? Attend Optegra's complimentary open evening in Hampshire on June 1, 2017 to learn about the cutting-edge procedures that can help one live a life without glasses or contact lenses, with a specific focus on Laser Eye Surgery and Lens replacement - Clarivu.

On Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 6 PM, Optegra's North London Hospital will be hosting an informative open evening event geared towards prospective patients contemplating vision correction treatments. The event affords a unique opportunity for participants to discuss their eye health problems, get advice on improving their day to day vision and learn about the latest vision correction procedures offered by Optegra, with a special focus on Laser Eye Surgery and Lens replacement - Clarivu.

Mark the diary. June 12th to June 18th is National Glaucoma Awareness Week, and Optegra Eye Health Care is determined to ensure as many people as possible are aware of the symptoms of the easily treatable eye condition that can lead to blindness if left unchecked.

The NHS Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have awarded Optegra Eye Health Care a 3 year Ophthalmology contract to treat patients with eye conditions in the local community. The award has been granted to 3 providers including Optegra Eye Health Care following a competitive bidding process, with the successful groups selected primarily on the basis of quality of service.

The vibrant Triangle Building in Camden will be the venue for what should be one of the most important dates on any GP's Calendar. The "7 Emergencies A GP Should Never Miss" event will take place on 22nd June, between 6.30pm and 9.30pm and offers a great opportunity for GPs to learn more about medical emergencies. The venue overlooks the wonderful Camden lock, and the event will discuss ophthalmic, cardiac and endocrine emergencies that GPs are routinely advised to look out for. Welcome drinks & tapas will be served as refreshments, and attending GPs also have the opportunity to partake in a networking event towards the end of the evening.

Vision is paramount of all senses and losing eyesight is among the greatest of fears to all. To address these eye health concerns, Optegra, UK's most trusted eye healthcare group is hosting a free to attend open evening in Surrey on May 23, 2017 at 6.30 PM. The event is designed to educate people on how early intervention can prevent vision loss and to discuss the most advanced medical eye procedures available with a special focus on Lens Replacement treatment (Clarivu).

YESnick Vision Center and their Las Vegas AAA Driving Academy are proud to provide the only driver's training center in Nevada that teaches patents with Low Vision using this unique technology. Highly experienced instructors use revolutionary virtual driving technology and leading-edge cars to teach safe driving for everyone. Dr. Yesnick and his team offer expert instruction for visually impaired patients, new drivers, and seniors who require re-education before returning to the driver's seat.

Eyesight is precious - Optegra, UK's leading expert in eye health care is inviting Manchester residents to a free open evening on May 17, 2017. The evening is geared towards patients contemplating vision correction to find out more about the most advanced medical eye procedures, with a special focus on Lens Replacement treatment (Clarivu).

This month, eye health care group Optegra and Boots Opticians have teamed up to publish one of the most comprehensive research reports about the state of the UK's eye health. The Vision of Britain 2017 report showcases findings from research conducted on over 2,000 people with the findings already shared in newspapers and on radio including the BBC. The report also collates crucial eye care insights from 100 opticians and GPs interviewed during the study. The Vision of Britain is free to download at the Optegra Vision of Britain page.