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Welcome to the Autumn/ Winter issue of the Black & Lizars patient magazine.

Whatever your political persuasion, there has been a lot of debate about the importance of the NHS throughout the long Referendum campaign. This has brought into sharp focus some of the key health benefits we currently receive, and perhaps take for granted, such as the free NHS eye test in Scotland, introduced back in 2006.

This free NHS test, detailed on pages 8 and 9, is quite thorough but at Black & Lizars we are delighted to be rolling-out a new generation of advanced technology such as the Optomap, an ‘ultra-wide’ retinal scanner, that takes our eye care to a completely new level.

This revolutionary technology, invented and built in Scotland by Optos, captures 80% of your retina in one single panoramic image, compared to just 15% from a standard digital retinal camera. Now available in 10 practices, Black & Lizars now has the largest network in the UK. We have also been investing in the latest OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography) scanners that creates a 3D image of your eye using light waves. Further details on the Optomap and 3D OCT are available on pages 10-11.

Taking both devices together, we are proud to be offering an ‘Enhanced Eye Examination’ in a number of key practices, thus making Black & Lizars one of the most advanced eye health companies in the world, never mind Scotland.

As always, we value your feedback, so please get in touch with us either via our website at www.blackandlizars.com, by email enquiries@ blackandlizars.com, telephone 0141 445 8380 or via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

04 Specs appeal Season’s most wanted

06 Flagship store Edinburgh Frederick Street opening

08 Eyecare in Scotland Spot the difference

10 Wide World Our latest scanner

12 Day in the Life Fiona Kelly, Assistant Practice Manager

14 Style File Black & Lizars staff show us their eyewear

15 Sporting Chance Tee off with the right lens

16 Hearing Care Audiology service expands

18 Lenses Forever The right contacts

20 Vision of Victory A driver’s decision

22 Congratulations Right result for Lucy in research project

Mark Ross, Chief Executive Nikon Optical We are proud to use Nikon spectacle lenses to give you the highest optical quality and make the most of your vision.

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SPECS APPEAL This season’s most wanted brands

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Introducing Alessi Eyes - a new brand to our portfolio. Made in Italy, Alessi Eyes are created by craftsmen using only the highest specification materials such as lightweight hypoallergenic titanium and handmade acetate. The design is clean with ultra thin temples with the magnetic hinge mechanism a key feature.

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OKO BIZ5C05

These green and turquoise acetate frames from stylish French brand OKO, above, are bright yet subtle. If metal is more your thing, how about this design in pure white, pictured right? Choice of colours available in both styles.

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Prodesign 4709

This new collection is a fresh, colourful combination, both in colour and structure, some with a bulky retro feeling, and some in classic ProDesign shapes.

With it’s echoes of a watchstrap, this frame is all about luxury and masculinity.

It will appeal to a sophisticated customer seeking style and elegance.

Chloe CE2639

Chic, modern, ultra feminine frames from the Chloe eyewear collection are bound to attract attention. These luxurious ‘made in France’ frames blend sophistication with show stopping elegance.

Delicately embossed with the distinct Chloe logo.

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The stylish, but understated swirling patterns on the sides of these gorgeous stainless steel frames are simply irresistible.

The combination comes courtesy of US fashion goddess Anna Sui.

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lack & Lizars is marking a year of significant growth with the opening of our new flagship practice just off the internationally acclaimed shopping venue, Princes Street in Edinburgh.

We are investing some ÂŁ500,000 in the upscale property in Frederick Street, on the corner of tourist hotspot Rose Street.

The former Santander building will house the most technically advanced equipment and will offer hearing care as well as optical services.

The prestigious new practice will be the latest of our 25-strong practice network ranging from Aberdeen to Troon to Belfast.

The new flagship practice will mark the start of the next chapter of our 180 year history – including 119 years of continuous presence in the heart of Edinburgh.

It will be a state of the art clinical facility, with a high profile retail ground floor and will have lift access to the larger 1st floor

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clinical area. The practice benefits from the fact it has the latest technology and eye care equipment. The clinical technology is a lot more advanced than most of our competitors with wide retinal scanners built

by Optos in Scotland.

As well as specialising in prestige brands, the three-storey practice will have advanced equipment such as 3D OCT eye scanners, bespoke hearing and eye test areas, and the lower ground floor will house a special area for children and a sports eyewear clinic.

The new practice, which will replace practices on Rose Street and George Street in Edinburgh, will preserve existing jobs and may lead to increases in staffing.

It is one of the first steps in a long-term growth strategy to increase our practice portfolio to 40 within the next two years.

Tracey Cook (pictured above), Optometrist will be transferring to Frederick Street when it opens. Tracey

has worked for Black & Lizars for 19 years and is looking forward to the next chapter of her career at Frederick Street. “I am extremely excited to be part of the Frederick Street practice opening and to be working alongside a great team in a fantastic location. We will be bringing the most advanced technology to our patients with OCT imaging and Optomap digital retinal scanners. The arrival of this technology allows us to see more of the eye and monitor any health issues much earlier.�

The new flagship practice will host a wide range of designer frames and sunglasses including, Alessi Eyes, Orgreen, Chloe, Gucci, Tom Ford and Paul Smith and lots more.

You can keep up-to-date with various promotions and activities at Frederick Street by visiting our website www. blackandlizars.com and our Facebook and Twitter (@BlackAndLizars) pages.

EYE CARE IN SCOTLAND ack in 2006 when eye examinations became free for all in Scotland, the content of these examinations was also reviewed.

This was fantastic news, as it resulted in a more thorough and detailed test than ever before. All patients now receive a test including set procedures which vary for different groups of patients. This means that Scotland is leading the way in eye care provision throughout the UK! You may have experienced these changes yourself, or seen a family member have a longer or more detailed test than before. Sometimes we have so much to do that it leaves less time to explain why we are doing it. I want to explain the differences and benefits of the Scottish Eye Examination here.

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Why are we different?

What is different?

The main noticeable difference is the use of drops to dilate pupils. This lengthens your test and leaves you with blurred vision for a short time afterwards. The NHS recommends that this is done for specific groups of patients, including anyone over 60. Dilating pupils ensures we get the best view of the inside of your eye. As pupils generally get smaller with age and we are more prone to certain eye conditions, 60 becomes the age at which this is recommended. There are other times we would advise dilation; anyone who attends with symptoms indicating a problem with their peripheral retina (sudden onset flashing lights and/or spots in their vision), if you are diabetic or attend with symptoms indicating a change at the macula

(central retina). We try and prepare you for the possibility of dilation – advising you not to drive after your appointment and allowing a good hour for your eye test.

Bringing sunglasses can also help as you will be more sensitive to bright light after the drops. If you are about to turn 60 you will notice this change next time you visit us.

You may also notice that when we view the inside of the eye we use a binocular microscope (slit lamp) and a small lens held in front of your eye, rather than use the hand held torch (ophthalmoscope).

This ‘indirect’ method allows us to see more of your retina.

The pressure of your eyes is something we measure from about the age of 40.

There are different methods of measuring pressure- the most memorable being the

‘puff of air’! We are moving away from this method and towards the method used by eye specialists in hospital. This involves using a short acting local anaesthetic and shining a blue light in your eye.

These drops have less effect on vision than dilating drops and it is safe to drive afterwards. This method is widely regarded as the ‘gold standard’ for eye pressure measurement. A lot of patients comment that it is nicer than the ‘air puff’ too!

We also test your peripheral vision (Visual Field). Many will recognise the ‘spots of light’ test. For younger patients (including children) we tend to use different methods which don’t require longer periods of concentration.

There are also some child specific tests we always do on at least their first visit.

These are checks for their 3D and colour vision. These are two simple and fun tests that can tell us a lot about how your child sees the world, and if they need any help to see it better!

The Scottish system was developed to improve the visual health of the nation by improving access to quality eye care.

The results so far are looking good but if there was one simple piece of advice that we could give every patient it is to act on any symptoms. If you experience changes in your vision (especially if those changes happen quickly or include distortion), flashing lights, double vision, painful or red eyes you should call your local practice.

Morven Campbell, Clinical Services Manager E: enquiries@blackandlizars.com

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t Black & Lizars, we are proud to be at the forefront of healthcare by investing in some of the most advanced eye scanners available in optics, including the Optomap ultra-wide retinal scanner.

This revolutionary technology, invented and built in Scotland by Optos, captures 80% of your retina in one single panoramic image, compared to just 15% from a standard digital retinal camera that most other opticians use.

In addition to this wide screen image, the Optomap also shows us how your retina functions, with an auto fluorescence image flagging up any areas of your retina that are not

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Black & Lizars unveils the latest technological developments in eye care

working properly.

Morven Campbell, Clinical Services Manager, believes that “this advanced technology will allow us to see more of your eye in one single image, thereby allowing us to identify and monitor any health issues at a much earlier stage”. As a general rule, the earlier we can detect a problem, the more successful any possible treatment is likely to be.

This service is now available at 10 practices for a small additional fee of £30. These new devices, the largest network in the UK, help to further reinforce the clinical and technological reputation of Black & Lizars, which already has one of the most extensive networks of 3D OCT

“This advanced technology will allow us to see more of your eye in one single image” (Optical Coherence Tomography) eye scanners.

The 3D OCT scanner uses light waves to create 3D images of the eye, thus allowing us to see ‘under’ the surface of your retina. Again, this could allow us to pick up any potential problems before the patient is even aware of them.

John Watt, Principal Optometrist in our Ayr practice, adds “By utilising OCT scanning, we can now detect a number of key eye conditions, such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic eye changes during a routine eye examination. Having an OCT scan taken is a quick and easy process.

Nothing comes into contact with the

eye and it is completely pain free.

You will be asked to look at a target and the scan will be taken in less than a minute, much like getting a photograph taken.”

The above technology, taken together, now allows us to offer an ‘Enhanced Eye Examination’ for the small additional charge of £50, in these 10 practices, which also includes a longer appointment for you to view and discuss the images with your optometrist.

The standard NHS eye test, however, will remain free and available for all patients. For more details, please ask your local practice or see our eye care page at www.blackandlizars.com

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a daY in thE liFE oF an ASSISTANT PRACTICE MANAGER iona Kelly is Assistant Manager and a fully qualified Dispensing Optician at Ayr practice.

Fiona has worked at Black & Lizars for over 12 years (previously at Kilgours Optometrists, Ayr. Kilgours Optometrists, founded in 1961, joined the Black & Lizars family in December 2012).

She tells us what it’s like to work in a busy, optical practice.

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What are your main responsibilities?

I would say my main responsibility is to provide all our patients with a high level of customer service and to ensure their needs are met. I also assist Clair, our Practice Manager, in the general running of the practice.

Why did you decide to become a dispensing optician?

I wanted to be involved in optics from a young age. I think the fact that I wore glasses from nine years old got me interested in the profession and I always looked forward to having an eye exam.

What specialist services are offered in your practice?

We offer retinal fundus photos, OCT, Optomap, Low Visual Aid assessments, diabetic screening, dry eye advice, specialist contact lens fittings and post cataract reviews. We also provide tailormade spectacle lenses, surgical loupes and recently we had a hearing booth installed.

Tell us about a typical day in the practice?

A typical day consists of a variety of different tasks including helping patients to choose new frames, giving advice on spectacle and contact lenses, adjusting the fit of new spectacles and carrying out additional tests for the optometrists, for example, fields, pressures, fundus photos.

Why do people come to Black & Lizars for their glasses?

I think the reputation of Black & Lizars and previously Kilgours has been gained through many years of experience and knowledge, which leads to patient satisfaction and loyalty. We have a wide variety of frames to suit all budgets, giving patients maximum choice.

How do you plan your day?

We start our day with a morning meeting.

Each member of the dispensing team is paired up with an optometrist for that day to ensure we are available to assist with any queries or dispenses.

What advice can you give to people who are nervous about wearing spectacles for the ďŹ rst time?

I would reassure the person that the spectacles looked good and go over all the advantages to be gained from wearing

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them – better vision, more confidence.

There isn’t the same stigma attached to wearing spectacles, as many people in the media and showbiz have made it quite trendy.

What’s the most important thing to remember when choosing new glasses?

It’s important to make sure you get a frame which meets the size and style requirements of the individual. Good lens advice will also ensure that the end result meets a patient’s needs and expectations.

What’s your favourite eyewear trend of the moment?

I like some of the bold quirky designs that are available in ranges like ProDesign and Vanni. A lot of brands are bringing out some bigger, retro shapes which I quite like.

What is your favourite part of your job?

I really enjoy the patient interaction.

Over the years I have built up a good relationship with a lot of patients and love to hear updates since their last visit.

service and I hope by doing so I keep my standards high.

What skills do you need to train as a dispensing optician?

You need to have a friendly and approachable manner to interact with your patients. Excellent communication skills are required to gain an understanding of the patients’ needs and expectations.

Good numerical skills help with analysing a patient prescription. A high level of technical ability is necessary to dispense and adjust a variety of frame materials.

Tell us about a memorable experience?

I remember fitting on a small child’s first pair of glasses. When he put them on, he had the biggest smile on his face, turned to his mum and said “I can see!” It made my day!

How do you relax in your spare time?

In my spare time I like to read and spend time with friends and family. I also enjoy watching football, darts and driving fast cars!

How important is the quality of your patients’ experience to you?

It is extremely important to me that our patients have a good and also enjoyable experience when they attend the practice. I quite often ‘become the patient’ to ensure that I would be satisfied with the level of

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STYLE FilE Black & Lizars staff from around the practices tell us about their favourite glasses

Adele Hill

Karen Hindmarsh

Tanya Monaghan

Optical Assistant, Troon

Assistant Manager,

Optical Assistant, Troon

Wearing Gucci 3644/S D28ED

Fenwick Road, Glasgow

Wearing OKO ZD16

“I’ve always wanted an oversize pair of sunglasses and these Gucci ones provide great protection from the sun, are very comfortable and look fab!”

Wearing Prada VPR26QS

“I love my new Prada sunglasses. The colour compliments my skin tones and the jewels on the side add a touch of glamour.”

“I love the different colours of this OKO frame and the fact that it’s so lightweight and easy to wear. Many patients have complimented me on them.”

Lauren Roden

Jennifer Turner

Hazel Anderson

Optical Assistant, Lothian Road,

Assistant Manager, Gordon Street

Optical Assistant, Fenwick Road

Edinburgh

Wearing Oakley Radarlock Path

Wearing Christian Dior 3764

Wearing Gucci 3680

“I chose these particular frames for running, they are extremely comfortable and lightweight. The hot pink detail on the side gives them a more feminine look (and stops my husband borrowing them!)”

“I love my new glasses!

They are modern and stylish. I’m usually restricted due to my prescription but the finish and look of my new glasses is amazing. I feel fab in them. I might even look younger.”

“I love the colour of these sunglasses – the warm, wine tones are soft and match any outfit. I like the little buckle feature on the side. They are a great fit and so stylish!”

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HIT THE SPOT Lenses on target

s the arrangements start for another Festive season (so soon?) we can look back on a momentous 2014. Referendum frenzy occupied the first part of it and, for golfers, the Ryder Cup soon replaced it with just as much interest!

This piece has to be about eyes and optometry and the Ryder Cup is a good ‘aide memoire’ about the contrast enhancing lenses that have replaced normal sunglasses for sportsmen. Oakley, in particular, as well as a lot of other well known brands have launched these lenses and I can personally endorse the remarkable effect that they produce. Every contour becomes highlighted and the judgement of relative distance is made considerably easier. All sports participants, ski, cycle, golf, running, tennis and more, can benefit from these lenses and all Black & Lizars dispensing teams will advise on what tints would best help you in your favoured sport.

In 2014 we have also seen an exciting new range of contact lenses for keratoconus. Keratoconus is a condition that causes the cornea to thin and distort making vision with spectacles difficult or not possible. Within designated Black & Lizars practices we have contact lens

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experts that are fitting these new lenses and, as one of these practitioners, the experience of allowing patients with sight difficulty the opportunity to see clearly and their reaction to that, is just as exciting for us as for them. We also work closely with ophthalmic surgeons that offer new interventional techniques to prevent progression of the condition so keratoconus is no longer the sentence of poor sight that it used to be.

Finally, I would just comment on how much we appreciate your loyalty to us and it is our intention to continue to offer you outstanding eye care in comfortable surroundings, attended to by expert optometrists and qualified, knowledgeable dispensing and clinical assistants. We aim to be perfect and to merit the many referrals and recommendations that you so kindly send us but if there are any issues on which you feel we have not fulfilled our aim please contact us by email at enquiries@blackandlizars.com and we will give our utmost and prompt attention to resolve them.

Colin Black, Principal Optometrist E: enquiries@blackandlizars.com

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digital hearing aid specialists Following the positive response from our Hearing Care centres in Milngavie, Giffnock and Aberdeen, we have now opened two new hearing care centres at our practices in Ayr and Helensburgh. This exciting new launch offers our patients a complimentary hearing assessment from our qualified audiologists, using the most advanced technology.

We will also be launching a further dedicated Hearing Care centre in our new flagship practice in Edinburgh on Frederick Street, as featured on page 6 and 7.

These specialist hearing centres provide our patients a comprehensive audiology service that focuses on maintaining a tailored and personal approach to every client consultation. We can now even provide discreet digital hearing

aids that are 3D printed to the exact shape of your own ear.

You can be assured of our integrity and expertise through our new approach to hearing issues: • Free hearing assessment • No obligation trial • No quibble return guarantee* • Comprehensive free aftercare included

Home visits If you are housebound or cannot visit the clinic due to mobility or health problems, Black & Lizars can provide a home visit service throughout Scotland. Our home visit team have all the necessary equipment to carry out a full hearing check.

To arrange your free hearing assessment, please contact one of the centres below: Practice Phone Number Principal Audiologist Giffnock (free parking) : 0141 621 1122 Colin I’Anson 0141 956 1900 Colin I’Anson Milngavie: Edinburgh, Frederick St: 0131 257 4257 Colin I’Anson Aberdeen, Belmont St (free parking) : 01224 646 143 Stephen Douglas Ayr: 01292 267 293 Stephen Douglas Helensburgh: 01436 674141 Stephen Douglas Perth (coming soon) : 01738 441394 Stephen Douglas Falkirk (coming soon): 01324 636129 Stephen Douglas Home Visits: 0141 621 1122 Throughout Scotland Or visit www.blackandlizars.com *Simply return your hearing aid within one month of purchase in its original condition for a full refund if you are not satisfied for whatever reason; your statutory rights remain unaffected.

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lEnSES FOREVER Modern technology and careful use means contacts can help you for decades to come ontact lenses are an important informed about the products available and part of life for many of us. For understand the best options for you. The some, contact lenses have good news is that modern lens materials become such a part of who and designs can often prevent any of they are that being without the traditional problems associated with them is unimaginable. For others they years of contact lens wear. Symptoms give the wearer the edge in sports or of discomfort and problems with vision ensure they look their are the two main reasons best when socialising. “Many patients can now patients go back to glasses.

So what would happen see in the distance and Modern technology in lens if you were to start material and design has read with one pair of experiencing problems made a big difference in contact lenses� wearing lenses? Can we reducing these symptoms pre-empt problems and for many people. take action now to ensure you are able to Probably the most significant change wear lenses for years to come? in the world of contact lenses has been We aim to ensure patients can wear the advent of new Silicone Hydrogel lenses as long as they want to, be that materials. These allow many times more 20 or 60 years. We want you to be oxygen through to the eye than standard

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materials, making them much more ‘breathable’. They are also more resistant to drying out than standard contact lenses.

These silicone lenses are now available in most prescriptions and in daily disposable and re-useable formats.

We are now also able to provide clear, sharp vision to many more people with contact lenses. The advent of contact lenses for astigmatism has meant that people are no longer having to ‘make do’ with their contact lens vision. With the increased prescription ranges available to us, we can more easily give you the vision that you expect.

Many will be familiar with the changes that occur to near vision and reading when we pass the landmark of our 40th birthday. The need for reading glasses is something that will come to most of us at some stage. The good news for contact lens wearers is that the advent of multifocal contact lenses means that many patients can now see in the distance and read with the one pair of contact lenses – meaning that they have less need for reading glasses. These lenses are even

now available in daily disposable formats for full or part-time wear.

The downside of having all of these options available to you is that if you are not careful, things can start to get a little confusing. This is where the advice of an expert can be invaluable. At Black & Lizars, our optometrists are trained to the highest standards and have knowledge of, and access to, the latest contact lens products. At your routine contact lens check appointments we will monitor the lenses you use and advise if there are any better or healthier options for you.

In addition to wearing the healthiest lenses the other way to reduce any future problems is to follow hygiene and wearing advice. Studies show that the vast majority of lens wearers are not compliant with hygiene advice, and this greatly increases the risk of eye infections and inflammation, potentially affecting your ability to wear contact lenses.

Morven Campbell, Clinical Services Manager E: enquiries@blackandlizars.com

For any lens wearer the three most important actions to take are: 1. Wash and dry your hands before handling your lenses.

2. Actively clean your lenses by rubbing and rinsing with the lens solution after wearing.

3. Replace your lenses on time, whether daily, fortnightly or monthly.

If you follow this advice, and we pro-actively upgrade your lenses to the healthiest and best option for you it is likely you can continue to wear lenses for many decades to come.

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SOLUTION

Peter Stark, a patient at Black & Lizars, tells us what a difference having the right glasses makes

ally drivers have to react to constant stream of directions.

“Flat over crest, one fifty into three right – don’t cut, two hundred into eight left…”

Left!? He said left didn’t he!? Doesn’t look left…and an eight is a tight corner to get wrong being 80 degrees!!!

Hurtling down a narrow tarmac road in the pitch dark on a night rally stage isn’t the greatest time to discover your eyes aren’t operating quite at their best!

Tiredness apart, I knew it was time to visit the opticians.

Having worn glasses for a matter of months, the new season was approaching and having ventured into circuit racing where you wear a full face helmet rather than an open face helmet for rally driving, it was becoming more than a passing inconvenience trying to fit ordinary spectacles beneath my helmet and in between all its padding!

I’d initially gone to Black & Lizars’ Belmont Street branch in Aberdeen on recommendation from friends and having been impressed with the facilities available for their opticians to ensure each pair of glasses are exactly to their customer’s needs, it was an obvious choice to return

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with my challenging requirement.

I was met by the Practice Manager on arrival where I explained that this was no ordinary frame request and we discussed the issues faced when trying to wear glasses in a motorsport environment.

The manager spent considerable time understanding how even putting glasses on properly beneath a racing helmet can be troublesome; keeping them in position while the helmet’s padding is fighting against them and the vibrations from the kart, which is rock-hard having no suspension!

I was shown a range of sports orientated frames, however the shape of the temple tips around the ears meant these were difficult to fit in-between the padding once the helmet was in place. The manager then had the idea of trying their range of sunglass frames and we found the straighter temples and more fitting rims were most suitable. I learned that Oakley are one of few manufacturers to tint their lenses after prescribing them, so with a few frame options near our target, the manager arranged a meeting with their Oakley representative, so we could discuss the best solution.

With Black & Lizars having such a close

relationship with their manufacturers it was to prove invaluable, as they were able to arrange a wide variety of options for all three of us to work through until we found the perfect solution; both in ease of fitting and remaining in position, along with comfort. It wasn’t quite the usual fitting appointment they were used to as other made all the hard work by the team at customers looked on curiously, wondering Black & Lizars very worthwhile! why someone was wearing a bright Clear vision for everyone is hugely orange helmet! important, but very rarely are you able to The glasses were ordered up and the quantify what a difference this can make to fitting in the branch was a great relief your life. By doing back-to-back tests with knowing we had managed to find a the old and new glasses, we were able to comfortable solution that I could barely understand exactly the effect they had and feel I was wearing…but the real test came the sizeable difference good, comfortable later in the week at our first practice with fitting, accurately the new glasses on track!

“We worked through prescribed glasses can The weather was on our make to your performance side; track temperature the options of lens – be it work or play.

15°C and with little wind, specification until I can only thank Black provided us with perfect we had the optimum & Lizars for their patience condition to try out the combination.” and understanding of my new glasses! The frames situation and the work they stayed stable with no effect of vibration and the new lenses gave undertook to find the best solution for me.

I felt like it really mattered to the staff to fantastic clarity to the surface of the track find the perfect solution for me and for this as it approached! Setting a new personal reason alone will always recommend best lap time by nine-tenths of a second Black & Lizars. proved the impact of the new glasses and

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MADE TO MEASURE Lucy advances knowledge of long and short sight

e would like to congratulate Dr Lucy Stevenson who has recently completed a PhD in Optometry.

Lucy is an optometrist who has worked with Black & Lizars since leaving university 8 years ago. Most recently, Lucy has been working between our George Street, Edinburgh and Milngavie practices.

Lucy spent 6 years researching and writing her thesis, ‘Differences in optical and physical characteristics of the eye in myopia and hyperopia’. The research involved using specialist equipmentOrbscan Corneal Topographer, IOL Master and Zywave. Collectively they measure the shape, dimensions and higher order aberrations of the eye.

This research identified structural and internal differences between short and long-sighted eyes thus giving insight into the differences that exist between these two groups.

By undertaking these tests at an early stage it may be possible, in the long term, to prevent the onset of short and longsighted prescriptions and detect their pattern of growth.

The time and effort required to complete this PhD has allowed Lucy to

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develop her analytical and clinical skills as an optometrist.

Undertaking a PhD has given Lucy a depth of knowledge that can be used in her daily work, testing and advising patients on eye conditions and developing specific solutions to meet their needs.

We hope you will join us in congratulating Dr Stevenson on this fantastic accomplishment!

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