This section contains clinical insights and evidence-based articles from Jacksons Styling Opticians in Nantwich. We believe eye care should be informed, considered and clearly explained.
Here you will find guidance on vision, ocular health and treatment approaches, written for patients who value understanding as much as outcomes.
7 Things We Look For During Your Eye Examination (That Have Nothing To Do With Your Glasses) By Helen Corson, author 7 minute read Most people book an eye examination because they think their glasses need changing. Perhaps road signs aren't quite as sharp as they used [...]
Why We Always Recommend OCT and Optomap At Jacksons, a premium eye examination is about more than reading letters on a chart. It is about understanding the long term health of your eyes with clarity, precision and care. Our advanced eye examination includes an OCT and Optomap eye scan in Nantwich, offering [...]
Could it be Blepharitis? What is blepharitis? Do your eyes ever feel sore, dry, or irritated — especially first thing in the morning? Have you noticed flakes or crusts around your eyelashes, or a feeling like there’s “something in your eye”? These could be signs of blepharitis, a [...]
Reading never used to be this difficult If you’re in your 40s or 50s and suddenly finding reading a little harder than it used to be, you’re not alone. One day you’re reading a message on your phone with no trouble, and the next you’re stretching your arm out, chasing the right focus distance [...]
Optical Coherence Tomography What is OCT? Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a specialist scan that, until recently, was only found in specific hospitals across the UK. An OCT creates a 3D image of the back of your eye (the retina) and allows our trained optometrist to look at multiple layers of your retina in [...]
Eating the right foods has been shown time and again to have a positive impact on our general health and wellbeing — and our eyes are no exception. A healthy, balanced diet provides many of the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats that our eyes need to function properly and stay healthy as we get [...]
Finding the right optician is an important decision. Your eyesight is not simply about reading letters on a chart, it affects how you work, drive, concentrate and feel each day. With so many opticians across Cheshire, the choice can feel overwhelming. The key is not simply finding the nearest practice, but selecting one whose approach, [...]
Why having a balanced diet is helping in the battle with diabetes In most areas of life, I like to think I take a laid-back, pragmatic view. But, when it comes to food, that goes out the window. I am obsessed. I am a snob. From breakfast to dinner, New Year to Christmas, my diary [...]
Blepharitis. Why are my eyelids sore, itchy or crusty?Blepharitis causes swollen, itchy sore eyelids. It’s not usually serious but can be uncomfortable. If left untreated it can lead to distortion of the eyelid margin which prevents tears being properly spread across the surface of the eye on blinking. This can cause symptoms or blurring and [...]
Your vision is precious! Our Enhanced Eye Health Examinations is a comprehensive evaluation of your vision and ocular health lasting approximately 45 minutes. You will see both our optometrist and an optical technician who will conduct a battery of tests appropriate to your needs. We will establish and prescribe your precise prescription discuss your [...]
