Loughborough Optometrist Achieves Accredited 'Dry Eye Specialist' Status

LEICESTER, U.K. - Nov. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- In 2012 Mohammed Bhojani became a certified Dry Eye Specialist by Spectrum Thea. This allowed Visual Answers Optometrists to set up a dedicated dry eye clinic and offer a comprehensive range of highly effective Dry Eye Treatment Solutions. (See http://www.dryeyestreatment.co.uk/).For over 10 years Mohammed worked as a Corneal Laser Specialist at the Spire Hospital in Leicester working with some of the most eminent laser eye surgeons in Leicestershire.

In the past, most patients always visited their family doctor or pharmacist for any dry eye concerns. The major benefit of consulting with an optometrist who is also a dry eye specialist is that patients get a careful assessment of the tear film and cornea and analysis of the root cause of dry eye using hospital grade equipment. This allows the accredited optometrist to provide a more personalised, effective and focused management plan. Many local GP’s and Pharmacists are now referring patients with signs and symptoms of dry eyes to Visual Answers as a first choice. Visual Answers are also accredited for the Charnwood Red Eye Scheme triage service , where GP’s can refer their patients via the NHS to accredited optometrists like Mohammed at Visual Answers for dry eye problems and also many other eye conditions that may have previously warranted a trip to the hospital eye clinic previously.

5 Common Symptoms Of Dry Eye Include:
(1) Pain

(2) Blurred vision

(3) Excessive Watering Eye

(4) Photophobia (Sensitivity to Light)

(5) Grittiness and Stinging Eyes

7 The Causes Of Dry Eye Include:
(1) Ageing

(2) Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids)

(3) Dry environment/Pollution

(4) Preservatives

(5) Hormonal Changes

(6) Laser Eye Surgery

(7) Contact Lenses

Visual Answers now have a team of highly skilled and experienced eye care professionals who strive to deliver the best possible Dry Eye Treatment Solutions.

A Dry Eye assessment involves a separate appointment to examine the tear and ocular surface with a slit lamp microscope and other diagnostic tests.

Visual Answers also offers online purchase of dry eye products on line and offers a 90 day treatment plan with a guarantee that your eyes will feel better and more comfortable in that time. See http://www.dryeyestreatment.co.uk/ for more information.

In the most severe cases, referral to ophthalmology via the hospital eye service may be recommended - but in most cases, the majority of patients can be managed and looked after in house with their team of accredited dry eye specialists and their accredited ocular hygienists.

For more information call Visual Answers Optometrists Loughborough on (01509) 414151 or go to http://www.visualanswers.co.uk/