News
20th July 2022
How do you know if you have Dry Eye?
Authored by TK&S Optometrists While dry eye syndrome is a relatively common condition that is not usually serious and can be easy to treat, for some patients it can be extremely debilitating, with potentially life-changing consequences. Typical symptoms include sore, itchy and sometimes gritty eyes which are sensitive to light and, despite the name, produce […] Read more
18th July 2022
AOS Most Asked Questions
AOS new software: The answers to your most-asked questions AOS’ new software will change the way patients receive eyecare. It will not only enable them to have a better understanding of their issues, but also allow them to play a more active and engaged role in their treatment. We caught up with Allison Granger, AOS’ […] Read more
20th June 2022
How often should I have my eyes tested?
Authored by TK&S Optometrists One of the most asked questions of any optometrists is ‘how often should I have my eyes tested?’. Well, the short answer is every two years, but it’s not quite as straight forward as that. Here at TK&S we don’t like the phrase ‘eye test’. That’s not what we do. What […] Read more
10th June 2022
BCLA Focus and Love Your Lenses: Interview with Luke Stevens-Burt
This week we caught up with BCLA’s Chief Executive Officer, Luke Stevens-Burt FSAMP, and asked him a few questions about the upcoming Focus Conference and Love Your Lenses campaign. How excited are BCLA to be ‘in-person’ again? Super excited! It’s been amazing to see the whole conference eco system open again over the last […] Read more
7th June 2022
Dr Jacob Lang, O.D., F.A.A.O on digital imaging in eye care
Dr. Jacob Lang is a Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry, a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and an Adjunct Clinical Faculty for the Illinois College of Optometry and Salus University. A specialist in dry eye and ocular diseases, as well as therapeutic contact lenses, he certainly knows his stuff. That’s why […] Read more
20th May 2022
Don’t lose sight of an eye exam in your back-to-school routine
Authored by TK&S Optometrists Jumpers? Tick. Shoes? Tick. Lunchbox? Tick Bag? Tick Pencil case? Tick. Eye exam? Sorry, what? The annual back-to-school to-do lists for parents are currently being compiled, but how many of them include arguably the most important appointment of them all? As children progress throughout their education, they face increasing demands on […] Read more
5th May 2022
How to build patient trust with visual reports
Being able to run through visual reports with patients is a great way of providing education and deliver better clinical outcomes. The ability to showcase progress through visual analysis can give insight into the success of, or adherence to, a prescribed treatment plan. Demonstrating to patients how receptive their eye(s) have been to treatment, is […] Read more
20th April 2022
What is an optometrist?
Authored by TK&S Optometrists We are TK&S Optometrists. It’s in our name, in our branding, on the door, on our emails, on our website but we know that – for many of you – we are just ‘the opticians’. The word ‘optometrist’ is not part and parcel of everyday life. It is not a household […] Read more
20th April 2022
Benefits of Eye Lid Cleansing
Authored by TK&S Optometrists Looking after your eyes is vital for your vision and to avoid or relieve eye health issues such as dry eyes and anterior blepharitis (inflammation of the eye lids). Eye lid cleansing is one of the easiest ways to take care of your eyes. Cleansing the eye lids will help prevent […] Read more
13th April 2022
100% Optical: Q&A with AOS Chief Strategy Officer, Nathan Little
With AOS soon to be exhibiting at 100% Optical on the 23rd-25th April, we caught up with CSO, Nathan Little, to get his thoughts on the upcoming event. What made you choose to exhibit at 100% optical? 100% Optical is one of the largest shows in the UK. As one of the first trade shows […] Read more
31st March 2022
AOS to showcase Digital Care Delivery at 100% Optical
We’re very excited to be presenting AOS eyecare software at our very own bespoke exhibition stand on at 100% Optical, Europe’s fastest growing optical event. Taking place at London’s ExCeL on 23-25 April, attendees will get the first look at new AOS capabilities, including Contact Lens fit and Visual Acuity systems. The event was launched […] Read more
25th March 2022
Dr. Mike Rothschild’s tips for implementing remote eye care
We recently caught up with Dr. Mike Rothschild, who shared his steps for eye care professionals and practices looking to implement remote eye care… Is a hybrid eye care model, virtual and in-clinic, the best way to go? I believe the hybrid model is perfect, and the first way to go about implementing it is […] Read more
20th March 2022
What’s the best way to clean your glasses?
Authored by TK&S Optometrists Just like pulling on a pair of new socks or sliding into some box-fresh slippers, looking through a perfectly clean pair of glasses is a great feeling for all spectacle wearers. Unhindered vision, crystal-clear lenses and the warm glow that smears, streaks and fingerprints are a thing of the past, for […] Read more