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Tina Patel
Contact Lens Optician
Tina Patel is a qualified Contact Lens Optician at Feel Good Contacts and a member of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). Tina is registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) and adheres to their guidelines. She achieved a BSc (Hons) in Optical Management in 2002 from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge and qualified as a Dispensing Optician. In 2007, Tina went on to qualify as a Contact Lens Optician. With over 25 years of experience in the optical industry, she has worked for a leading high street optician where she would fit and prescribe suitable contact lenses, and contact lens solutions to customers. Tina also currently teaches at City, University of London.
Swimming with Contact Lenses: Risks, Safety Measures, and Practical Advice
Swimming can be a refreshing way to stay fit and have fun, but if you wear contact lenses, it’s important to be aware of the risks involved. Whether you're a casual swimmer or a competitive athlete participating in water sports, understanding how water can affect your lenses and eye health is crucial. This comprehensive guide explores the potential risks of exposing your contact lenses to water, offers optician-approved safety alternatives and provides handy aftercare tips to keep your eyes safe.
Why Eye Safety Should Be on Your Halloween Checklist?
It is that time of the year again when we start planning our witch perfect Howl-oween look, everything from costume and makeup to props. But do you know that some of these picks may carry hidden hazards for your eye health? Let us learn about these potential eye health risks and optician-recommended steps to keep Halloween spook-tacular, fun and safe. After all, your boo-tiful costume should not compromise on your vision in any way.
Eye Care Tips for Autumn
Autumn has arrived, and along with the fall colours, it also brings a range of eye-related issues for many people. This makes it crucial to take care of your eyes in this weather and follow our optician-recommended autumn eye care tips.
