Didn’t think eyes were interesting? Think again! Our opticians in Harrow shares 5 interesting facts about your eyes, which you’ve probably never heard before! Blue eyes contain less melanin Ever wondered why people have different coloured eyes? It’s all down to something called melanin, a dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin [...]
We all know that too much UV can be bad for our skin, and lead to things such as skin cancer. Growing up we were always warned about the dangers of the sun and how it was important to wear sun cream. But has anybody ever really been told about the dangers of UV rays [...]
We have something to suit every budget and every style Love or loathe wearing them, over 60% of people in the UK now have to wear glasses as part of their everyday life. But glasses can be the ultimate trendy accessory when you get the right pair! We have a wide [...]
The team at Parker & Hammond Opticians have won a prestigious national award. After being shortlisted to four practices in the UK and the only practice in London, Parker & Hammond Opticians were announced winners in the category 'Optical Team of the Year' in the AOP Awards 2019, which is organised by [...]
Shortlisted for AOP National Award - Optical Team of the Year Through the hard work and dedication of our staff to provide the very best for our patients, we’ve been shortlisted for a National Award from the Association of Optometrists for Optical Team of the Year. Amazing!
At Parker & Hammond we provide you with the very best eyecare using latest technology. We have invested in the latest retinal scanning technology called Optical Coherence Tomography, or OCT for short which can help us detect eye conditions earlier when compared to traditional techniques. Glaucoma is a condition that causes progressive damage to the [...]
At Parker & Hammond Opticians, we have recently invested in Optomap, an exciting new technology to image the retina , the light sensitive tissue inside your eye. The Optomap is the only test that captures more than 80% of your retina in one panoramic image. The unique optomap ultra-wide view helps detect early signs [...]