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New eyedream patient Sophie Aged 20yrs Wicklow

Testimonial from Sophie May 2019I am wearing these lenses a month now.I decided to try these lenses as I am a swimmer and daily disposable lenses were proving a nuisance and were not comfortable. I am wearing lenses 6 yrs now.The best thing about these lenses is waking up in the morning and having perfect...

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Eyedream testimonial

Martina GalwayWhen did you start the treatment?   April 2018Why did you get these lenses?    When I found out they were an alternative to expensive laser treatment, I was very excited to try them. I had never worn contact lenses before, only glasses, but this was no obstacle to get fitted with these...

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Evan 9yrs of age - a man of few words!!

May 2018Evan Moycullen age 8yrs old has been wearing the Eyedream lenses now 8 weeks. His original prescription was -3.00DS R&L. He got his first pair of glasses this yearHe has the biggest smile every time he comes in for an appointment.Why did you get these eyedream lenses Evan?: because I don't want to...

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12 yr old boy wearing lenses

February 2018A Mum left us this message yesterday." My son (12yrs) wears contacts (for sport) after superb coaching on how to put them in and take them out safely from Andrea and her staff. They were so patient and kind until he mastered it properly. And they have made a HUGE difference. Hurling is...

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Eyedream lens wearer 4 yrs

Andrea introduced these lenses to me 4 yrs ago. I was having trouble with dry eyes during the day on the computer. I could not wear contact lenses in work and I hated my glasses.I found the glasses so inconvenient esp when they fogged up coming indoors from outside. It was also a pain having to switch...

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I am now wearing these amazing lenses 4 months

January 2018 Orthokeratology patientI started wearing these lenses 4 months ago.I had considered laser surgery but wanted to try a reversible option. I was previously wearing daily disposable lenses and found that I needed to take the lenses out earlier and earlier due to dry eyes.These lenses are so so...

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Free eye examinations with medical card/PRSI

As of 1st November 2017 all PRSI paying employees and self employed can now get free eye examinations AND free standard single vision glasses.If they require single vision glasses for distance and a separate pair for reading they can get them free.If they wear contact lenses they can get €42.37 towards...

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Misight myopia control lenses- The wait is finally over

We are so excited here in Concannon Opticians!We have been waiting months for these lenses to arrive.We have been reading about them for approximately 3 years.We are so proud to announce that we are the FIRST optometry practice in the island of Ireland to get them!! The first!! Andrea has been jumping...

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Don't suffer in silence with Dry Eyes

DRY EYE  DISEASEThis is the most common disorder seen in ophthalmic practice with over a third of patients suffering from dry eye symptoms of varying degrees.Dry eye is a disorder of the tear film due to reduced tear production or more commonly excessive tear evaporation.The underlying feature is a...

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Young eyes and Digital devices

There is no escaping the internet. It is an amazing invention and it has changed the world and brought the world into our homes.And how we access the world wide web??? With our desk tops, lap tops, ipads, tablets, phones etc etc.And by using our eyes, our eyes, our eyes, our eyes......get the picture??One...

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Joe, Clare. eyedream patient

October 2016The thought of never having to wear glasses or contacts during the day is what first prompted me to get these contacts. Although very skeptical at first, I couldn't believe how well they work and the change was overnight which was unbelievable.The best thing about Eyedream is the change in my...

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Andrew, 34, Ennis Oct 2016

 Eye dream lenses I cannot state enough how happy I am with these miracle lenses.I go to bed every night looking forward to my brilliant vision the next morning!!I have always hated glasses.And my eyes were too dry for daily contact lenses.I only wore the glasses when i really had to.Now I walk down the...

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