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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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Andrew, 34, Ennis

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 street seeing...

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andrea togs out for connaught rugby!!!

Best wishes to Connaught in the PRO12 final v Leinster! We're mad about sport here - triathlon, soccer, GAA, rugby, swimming, cycling! Check out our best Adidas sportswear sunglasses and if you fancy winning a pair view the link to Connaught Rugby's promo video and see if you can spot Andrea!  Like, share...

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Watching 3D films can reveal undetected problems with children's eyesight

Parents should keep an eye out for children who have problems viewing 3D films as it could be a sign of sight problems, leading optometrists have said. The Association of Optometrists (AOP) said that children who have problems with their vision can often go undetected as they are unaware their sight is...

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New Men's Eyewear Collection EXALTO

Introducing a brand new gent's eyewear collection to the practice by French optical brand Exalto - have a sneak peek at the variation of styles on offer here - from classic to modern with a little bit of that "je ne sais quoi"...http://www.exalto.fr/en/  

not your average...

We never hesitate to recommend Essilor's Crizal lenses to all our patients for their unrivalled levels of durability, water repellance, dust repellance, smudge resistance and scratch resistance. Not only that, but the lenses are scientifically engineered to give you the clearest vision whilst protecting...

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magnificent march offers!!!

We are known for our love of designer frames and high spec lenses but we can also offer high quality low cost options too - like complete glasses (frames and single vision lenses) from just €65. For kids and second/third level students, we offer two complete pairs for just €95!With new varifocals...

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5 billion short sighted by 2050?!

5 billion myopes by 2050?!   The findings present a major health problem. In fact, planning for comprehensive eye care services are needed to manage the rapid increase in high myopes along with the development of treatments to control the progression of myopia and present people from becoming highly...

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