Q. My spectacles are heavy and uncomfortable, is there anything I can do?

A. Yes, you can change to lighter-weight lenses (with the same prescription) and ultra-lightweight frames that disappear such as Flexon or Polaris or even contact lenses.

Q. I like the idea of multifocals but my friend had trouble adjusting to them. What happens if I do too?

A. Multifocal lenses have in recent years been vastly improved in by designing specific lenses to meet individual requirements whether for general, recreational or occupational work. This coupled with newer measuring equipment means that it is very rare for anyone to have difficulties wearing multifocal lenses. However, if you are still having trouble after trying your lenses after having your spectacles dispensed, we will exchange these lenses for bifocals and/or single vision lenses.

Q. I like to keep up with designer fashion. What can you offer me?

Q. How quickly can I get a new pair of contact lenses?

A. We hold many thousands in stock but if we haven't got what you need, prescriptions can usually be completed within 24 hours.

Q. I'm over forty; can I wear contact lenses?

A. There's no age limit, providing your eyes suit contact lenses. We fit bifocal and multifocal lenses including the new Daily Disposable multifocal lenses.

Q. I have dry eyes; what about contact lenses for me?

A. Probably no problem, there are lenses made from new sophisticated materials that retain their liquid and stay wet.

Q. Can children wear contact lenses?

A. Yes indeed, we often fit children as young as eight years.

Q. What are disposable contact lenses?

A. They are designed to be thrown away after a period of wear in as little as a day or as much as a month. You can even get coloured disposable contact lenses to change the colour of your eyes!

Q. I have astigmatism, can I wear soft contact lenses?

A. Yes. And it doesn't depend on the amount of astigmatism, so it's worth asking us for advice whatever your prescription. Astigmatism correcting disposable lenses are available in almost all prescriptions.

Q. What about extended wear lenses?

A. Seven day Continuous wear contact lenses CIBA Night & Day and Bausch & Lomb (PureVision) lenses are proving to be successful. They cause minimum hypoxic stress and higher percentage of bound water and extra comfort. We start with daily wear, and then if considered suitable, move on to fitting you for overnight and then seven day wear.

Q. From what age should my children have their eyes tested?

A. We recommend this is done, just as a precaution, as soon as they start to read. From the age of seven years' old, we recommend a Visual Therapy review. This VT review includes many examination techniques and tests not included in a NHS sight test.

Q. Specific Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia; can you help a child or an adult?

A. If the child is a mature six` year old or over this age (including adults), it is very possible that vision therapy exercises will help where any visual problems such as poor tracking, reduced accommodation, low or excessive convergence, reduced fusional reserves are possible contributory factors to their difficulties.

Q. Can I obtain a Vision Therapy / Dyslexia information pack from you?

A. Yes – please phone us on 01494 673782 or write to us or e-mail dyslexia@blackstone.co.uk

Q. Can you give me information on Cataracts and Cataract operations?

A. Yes, Michael Blackstone is an Accredited Optometrist for Direct Referral in Bucks.