Kevin Phillips Optometrists

31/07/2026

🌙🚗 Do you find it harder to see when driving at night?
Glare from headlights, reduced contrast, and age-related changes to your eyes can all make night driving more challenging. While some changes are normal, others may signal an underlying eye condition that needs attention.
Find out why darkness affects your vision and discover practical tips to help you see more clearly and drive more safely after sunset. https://smpl.is/al3p5

A Beautiful Story Behind a Great Song One of the best-loved songs of all time, Simon and Garfunkel's Sounds of Silence, with the poignant opening lines Hello darkness my old friend, was inspired by a college roommate who went blind. The song topped the US charts and went platinum in the UK. It was n...

29/07/2026

24/07/2026

👁️✨ Great vision isn't just for the young—it's something worth protecting at every stage of life.

As we age, changes in our vision are common, but many serious eye conditions can be detected early and managed with regular eye examinations and healthy lifestyle choices. Looking after your eyes today can help you stay independent and enjoy life for years to come.
Discover practical tips for maintaining healthy vision as you grow older. https://smpl.is/al3ow

We rely on sight more than any other sense to enjoy life to the fullest. Your vision changes naturally throughout your life. For example, you may know that

17/07/2026

📵💚 The best way to support your child's visual development doesn't always involve another app or screen.
Simple activities like reading together, playing outdoors, drawing, building, and imaginative play all help develop the visual skills children need for learning and everyday life—while giving their eyes a healthy break from digital devices.
Discover fun, screen-free ways to encourage healthy vision and development in our latest article https://smpl.is/al3on

Dreams are one of the most fascinating and mystifying aspects of sleep. Since Sigmund Freud helped draw attention to the potential importance of dreams in the late 19th century, considerable research has been conducted to unravel both the neuroscience and psychology of dreams. Despite this advancing...

10/07/2026

👓✨ Glasses aren't the only option for children with vision problems.
Many children prefer contact lenses because they can boost confidence, make sport easier, and provide clear, unrestricted vision. But is your child ready? The answer depends more on maturity and good hygiene than age alone.
Learn why contact lenses are becoming a popular choice for many young patients and what parents should know before making the decision: https://smpl.is/al3oe

Over 90% of all children with glasses are able to successfully wear contact lenses. A child’s eyes can handle contact lenses from an early age.