Sport & Performance
Magnifiers
At Sharpe and Fowler, we prescribe and supply magnification devices as aids to poor vision, as well as for hobby and work use.
Everybody is familiar with a basic magnifying glass, but few are aware of the range of specialised types of magnifiers that are available. So if you have a particular task that needs extra magnification, or if you or a family member struggles to do usual visual tasks because of poor vision, talk to us about our magnifier and other low vision aid options.
Eye Health Facts
Do exercises help eyes?
Each eye's movements are controlled by 6 different muscles - so when you move your eyes 12 different muscles are needing to work in co-operation. Luckily for most people, this all happens without having to think about it. Some people do have trouble co-ordinating the movements and the focus of their eyes, and so for these people eye exercises are helpful, leading to clearer and more comfortable vision.
However it's important to know the limitation of eye exercises. For many conditions eye exercises don't help at all. Be sure to know the cause of your vision problem before starting eye exercises - so that the right treatment is given, and so that you don't spend a lot of time exercising for no benefit.
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