Top tips, surprising stories, and a peek behind the scenes at the people who look after your vision
When it comes to looking after your eyes, a quick Google search can offer a dozen answers. But we wanted to hear from the real experts — the people who spend every day helping patients protect their vision.
So, we asked our optometrists across Eye Emporium:
“What’s your number-one tip for looking after your eyes?”
Yes, they gave us helpful advice (you’ll find it below). But they also shared stories, surprising facts, and a reminder that behind every eye test is a real person — with their own passions, expertise, and quirks. Here’s what we learned...
1. Sunglasses aren’t just for summer.
UV protection was the number one tip across the board.
So whether you’re popping to the shops or heading on a summer break — don’t forget your shades. Your future self will thank you.
2. Book that check-up (yes, even if your eyes feel fine).
Turns out, many of the most serious eye conditions don’t come with early symptoms — and our team has the stories to prove it.
Najiyah once spotted double vision in a patient. Her referral led to a hospital diagnosis of an aneurysm.
3. Screens are great. Breaks are better.
Our eyes were never meant to stare at phones and laptops all day — so it’s no surprise screen fatigue came up a lot.
(Seriously — you’ll be shocked how often we forget while staring at screens.)
But that’s just the start...
Their tips are gold — but their stories, specialisms, and personalities are what really stand out. When you explore each of their bios, you’ll discover:
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Sight-saving moments, from spotting retinal detachments to catching brain tumours |
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Clinical expertise in everything from glaucoma and myopia control to paediatrics and colour vision |
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Multilingual support, making great care more accessible to all |
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And brilliant surprises — from Tae Kwon Do black belts and marathon runners to portrait artists and table tennis pros |
They're not just here to check your prescription. They're here to help you feel seen, heard, and cared for.
Ready for personalised advice?
Find your practice on the link below and meet the optometrist who’ll be looking after your eyes:
