Health, Fitness & Wellbeing - brought to you by APL Media • Wednesday 17 April 2024 Dry eye revolution


Say goodbye to dry eyes with the latest technology at Safarian & Simon Opticians in St John’s Wood, London


Safarian & Simon Opticians in St John’s Wood offers advanced dry eye diagnostics and treatments. It was a finalist in the Optician Awards Technology Practice of the Year 2023. The clinic treats dry eye at its root cause instead of offering


treatments that only mask the issue. Symptoms include sensations of burning, stinging and grittiness, as well as redness, watering, light sensitivity and blurred vision. Dry eye syndrome is worsened by screen use, skin or oral medications, inflammatory disorders, rosacea,


contact lenses, fluctuating hormones and other environmental factors. Diagnostics can pinpoint the root cause of dryness so clinicians can develop an action plan to provide long-term relief. Safarian & Simon Opticians offers


the only FDA-approved Intense Pulsed Light (IPL); Low Light Level Therapy (LLLT) Meibomask; meibomian gland probing; lacrimal syringing; gland expression; and eyelid cleaning with BlephEx or ZEST. The team can fit patients with punctal plugs, amniotic-stem-cell membrane contact lenses, as well as scleral contact lenses, all at a competitive price. Surgical outcomes and healing


times following cataract and laser eye surgery are affected by dry eye including ‘silent’ or undiagnosed dry eye. The team have advanced qualifications to prescribe eye medications. They provide ongoing aſtercare and personal, attentive service for their patients with a large network of surgeons using their service. Safarian & Simon Opticians offers advanced eye consultations


with optomap ultrawide retinal imaging that shows up to 95% of the complete retina, compared with some others which show about 12%. It also uses NASA-grade Spectralis OCT retinal scans for macular disease and glaucoma; 3D corneal and cataract scan; wavefront prescription analysis; and never the dreaded ‘puff of air’ pressure check. These exams are undertaken only by two experienced optometrists who take the time to explain the results. Safarian & Simon Opticians stocks


a large range of frames and dispenses high-quality spectacle lenses. Personal care makes this highly rated, truly independent opticians the choice for all your eyecare.


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Get in touch


Safarian & Simon Opticians, 72 St John’s Wood High Street, London, NW8 7SH. T: 020 7722 1917. Quote Reference ‘SST2024’ when you book an appointment. Visit: safarianandsimon.co.uk


ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE London PMS and Menopause Clinic Neale Watson is a gynaecologist specialising in menopause, PMS and reproductive medicine


He has treated PMS, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and the menopause for over 35 years, initially as a research fellow with Professor John Studd, publishing extensively in this area including osteoporosis. He works at the longest-running


menopause clinic in the country, initially set up in the early 1970s. The clinic offers a comprehensive menopause and gynaecological service including the options of bone scans and pelvic scans on site. Unfortunately, many women


are not given the correct advice regarding the various symptoms of the menopause and the possible use of hormones, and will oſten be given inappropriate, one-size-fits- all treatment, which fails to relieve their specific issues. They are leſt with the view that hormones are not a solution for them. However, no two women have the same experience of the menopause. Some manage the transition with ease, but for others it interrupts their social or professional life. Many women are treated with antidepressants for depression, tiredness and reduced libido


during the perimenopause because their blood hormones are considered “normal”. With correct management it’s


possible to tailor treatment to the needs and responses of each individual woman. This can relieve immediate discomfort and lack of energy, and — in the longer term — may enable them to avoid osteoporosis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The best way to empower


women going through menopause and the impact of reproductive health throughout their lives is to encourage them to seek medical help so they can be provided with full knowledge of the options available.


For more information


Neale Watson MBBS FRCOG London PMS and Menopause Clinic 46 Wimpole Street W1G 8SD


T: 020 7486 0497 E: enquiries@lpmc.health


NEALE WATSON


Unfortunately, many women are not given the correct advice regarding the various symptoms of the menopause and the possible use of hormones, and will often be given inappropriate, one-size-fits-all treatment, which fails to relieve their specific issues


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