Richard’s View – Technology
Richard’s View – Technology

As the technology that we use in everyday life gets more and more complicated the chances of something not going entirely as expected get greater and greater so it’s hardly surprising when things don’t always work out exactly as planned. The clever thing is to try and make sure that when something, inevitably, does go … Continued

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Richard’s View: What is Glaucoma?
Richard’s View: What is Glaucoma?

Chronic glaucoma used to be the most common cause of registered blindness in the UK. Nowadays thanks to better and more universal eye care and to better treatments it is no longer so prevalent. Glaucoma develops when the pressure within the eye is sufficiently raised to stop essential nutrients getting out of the capillaries into … Continued

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Richard’s View: What is a Cataract?
Richard’s View: What is a Cataract?

We should all expect to develop some Cataract. Most of us will to live long enough for the natural ageing processes in the lens to cause a lack of clarity within it. Exposure to Ultra Violet light has a cumulative effect on the lack of clarity of the lens which doesn’t show up until many … Continued

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Spring Summer Eyewear Trends by Fashion, Business and Promotion student, Lucy Ball
Spring Summer Eyewear Trends by Fashion, Business and Promotion student, Lucy Ball

Now that spring is in full swing, the latest eyewear trends are hitting the stores straight from the catwalk. Why not treat yourself to a new pair of our on trend glasses in time for this summer’s BBQs and holidays?   At Richard Petrie Optometrists, we stock a variety of men’s, women’s and children’s frames. … Continued

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