16 Oct Maximum Care: Nicholson Eyecare’s Family Commitment to Vision Health
This October, as we observe Blindness Awareness Month and Eye Injury Prevention Month, the Nicholson family here in Bransgore wants to expand on the commitment we’ve held for over 30 years: bespoke, non-pressurised care for every patient.
Our mission has always been to protect your sight through long-standing relationships and leading technology. At Nicholson Eyecare, we are advocates for proactive vision health, ensuring your whole family has the best strategy for a healthy, vibrant life. Your ability to safely and happily navigate the world starts with clear, protected vision.
Part 1: The Blindness Awareness Connection – The Value of Time and Technology
Blindness Awareness Month reminds us that while over two million people in the UK live with sight loss, an estimated 50% of these cases are preventable with early detection and management. Our commitment at Nicholson Eyecare is to catch these issues long before they become life-altering.
Time for Unmatched Diagnostics
Part of offering a truly personalised service means taking our time with every patient. Our Adult Enhanced Examinations take around an hour, and children’s eye exams take up to 30 minutes. This unhurried approach allows our team, led by Clare Dorkins, to thoroughly assess your needs and build the long-term relationships essential for tracking health changes.
Hospital-Grade Technology for Peace of Mind
To deliver the highest standard of eyecare, we’re always researching and updating our equipment. We have invested in a hospital-grade Heidelburg Spectralis OCT, one of the most advanced devices for scanning your eyes.
This high-definition OCT allows us to literally see beneath the surface of the retina, detecting the earliest signs of sight-threatening diseases like Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy up to four years earlier than traditional methods. When paired with our Henson 9000 fields screener (essential for precise peripheral vision testing), we offer diagnostic power usually found only in hospital settings.
This advanced screening is the foundation of our specialised services, including the Dorset and Hampshire Glaucoma Services, Post-cataract assessments, and emergency eyecare through MECS and CUES.
Part 2: Eye Injury Prevention & The Full Vision Shield
Eye Injury Prevention Month is a vital reminder that experts agree: 90% of all eye injuries are preventable through awareness and protection. The connection between healthy eyes and a safe life is most critical here, as protection is built on complete situational awareness.
Your ability to perceive and react to an incoming hazard relies on quick, clear input from your vision.
Maximum Safety in the Community
- Risk Mitigation: Nearly 45% of eye injuries requiring hospital treatment occur at home. To protect your eyes, clear, uncompromised vision is essential when performing DIY tasks, handling chemicals, or working in the garden. Fast reaction time, only possible with sharp sight, is your first defence.
- Protection is Key: Accidents are a major cause of serious eye trauma. We offer bespoke solutions, including prescription sports sunglasses and protection, ensuring that whether you are cycling through Burley or playing sports in Ringwood, your vision is protected while your ability to anticipate danger is maximised.
The Nicholson Eyecare Standard: Bespoke Care and Lifelong Vision
For 30 years, our family practice has been synonymous with trusted, personalised eyecare. Our commitment is simple: ensuring your most vital sense is monitored under one roof, with the same unhurried attention.
Comprehensive Care for All Ages:
- Children’s Clinic: We offer dedicated children’s eye exams that include functional vision screening and full functional assessments, vital for performance in school and play.
- Myopia Control: We are leaders in Myopia control, providing soft, RGP, and Ortho-k contact lens fitting to slow the progression of short-sightedness in children—an important preventative step against future sight loss risk.
- Eyewear for Every Need: Our frame collection is constantly modernised, offering you everything from exclusive designer frames to classic bestsellers, ensuring stylish and high-quality eyewear is affordable to you (with a complete range starting from just £69.00 and a free range with a valid NHS voucher).
We look forward to giving you the time and expert care necessary to protect your vision health for years to come.
Contact Nicholson Eyecare Today!
Get in touch with our friendly team in Bransgore to find out more or to book your Enhanced Examination.
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