Kilgour News
Lions Appeal Gets Into Focus
Hundreds of pairs of spectacles are on route to the third world thanks to Ayrshire Lions and opticians.
For Ayr and Prestwick Lions Club teamed up with Kilgour Optometrists, Ian Faith Opticians and Boots Opticians to collect scores of frames and lenses.
The aids are now on route to some of the poorest people in the world via Medico France.
The French centre provides recycled spectacles for distribution by doctors and humanitarian groups.
In the past, Medico France has provided spectacles to Cambodia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Madagascar, Romania, Tajikistan, Zambia, Gambia, Lebanon, Sri Lanka and most recently to Brazil, countries in western and central Africa: Cameroon, Ghana, Niger and Burkina Faso.
Plans for the future include distributions to Cameroon, Morocco and possibly Lubumbashi.
Lions Clubs throughout the UK are involved in the scheme and have most recently developed, with the help of the Inside Out Trust, facilities for grading spectacles in the UK and have shipped directly to Ghana, Papau New Guinea, Nepal and Nigeria.
Last year, UK Lions Clubs provided more than half of the spectacles processed by Medico France.
Optifree EverMoist
Optifree Replenish has been one of our first choice soft contact lens solutions for a number of years. As with contact lenses, solutions are continually upgrading to ensure that they are keeping your lenses clean and comfortable.
Alcon laboratories have now upgraded Optifree Replenish to Optifree EverMoist. This is a new innovative product which provides comfort from insertion to removal, delivering up to 16 hours of moisture. It still retains the same advanced cleaning properties and exceptional disinfection.
Please ask your Optometrist if you would be suitable for a starter pack.
New look for Troon Practice
Our Troon practice is now 15 years old and we decided it was time for a major re-fit. This unfortunately meant a two week shut down but we hope you will agree that The inconvenience caused has been worthwhile. The whole 'front of house' area has been re-designed creating a much more modern reception and dispensing area. New lighting completes the bright and spacious feel. For those patients who attend our Troon practice we do hope you enjoy the new surroundings.
Children and Reading Difficulties
Does your child have reading, writing or spelling difficulties at school?
The ability to read is fundamental for any child to progress successfully through their educational years. Any difficulties with this essential skill can have a profound effect on a child's ability to achieve a successful education. This in turn can lead to more limited life and employment prospects.
Uncorrected visual problems can affect a child's ability to read and therefore any child who has reading difficulties at school should have an eye examination. This will identify uncorrected visual problems and in some cases indicate when further tests for Dyslexia and Meares Irlen Syndrome should be done. Meares Irlen Syndrome is when a child may experience glare, eye strain, headaches or visual distortions, such as words blurring, doubling or jumping.
For further information please contact our Ayr or Troon practice.
ONE DAY ACUVUE MOIST FOR ASTIGMATISM
Johnson and Johnson 1 day Acuvue Moist for astigmatism offers clear, stable vision and long lasting comfort with the convenience of a daily disposable lens. It currently has the widest range of parameters available in a daily disposable toric lens, which allows us to correct many more prescriptions including moderate astigmatism.
If you would like to try this new lens please contact your optometrist who would confirm your suitability.
WE NOW STOCK SERENGETI SUNGLASSES IN OUR AYR BRANCH
Serengeti is a world wide sunglass brand known for top quality performance, protection and style. The lenses combine both photochromatic and polarising technology making them the ideal choice for activities such as driving.
Serengeti sunglasses can also be glazed with your prescription if required.
If you wish to have a look at the range, come into our Ayr practice where our dispensing opticians will be happy to help.
NEW WE ARE NOW STOCKING FOCUS DAILIES AQUA COMFORT PLUS DAILY DISPOSABLE CONTACT LENSES
These lenses are designed for people who experience dry eye symptoms such as a burning sensation or contact lenses feeling gritty. These lenses have a built in blink activated moisturising agent. This means that every time you blink moisture is released from the lens into the eye keeping the lenses comfortable all day. These contact lenses are available in a wide range of prescriptions and your optician will be happy to supply you with samples.
NEW NHS REGULATIONS
In line with new NHS guidelines it is now routine practice to instill eyedrops during an eyetest for anybody over the age of 60. These drops enlarge the pupils and allow the optometrist to carefully examine the back of your eyes. This can help detect any problems with the eyes before they become serious. The drops may make you more sensitive to bright light and blur your vision slightly for a few hours therefore it is not advisable to drive following the appointment and you may find it helpful to bring sunglasses.
EXTENDED HOURS IN TROON
To accommodate patients seeking early morning appointments in Troon, the practice can now offer appointments starting at 8.35 am Mon - Fri. The practice will now be open at 8.30 am.
Kilgour Optometrist brand launch
It gives us pleasure to announce that we have updated our brand and launched a new website. We believe that the new corporate identity gives the perception of the progressive, forward-looking organisation our clients understand us to be.
We have incorporated the new brand into Kilgour Optometrists new website which is easy to navigate and has a contemporary look and feel. The site can be accessed at www.kilgouroptometrists.co.uk. Whilst browsing through the site you will notice that our newsletter can be accessed PDF and contact lenses can be reordered on-line. The site also contains details of our recommend a friend and student discount programmes, please check these pages for more details.
Other than the aesthetic changes we have made to the organisation, the ethos and management structure of Kilgour Optometrist remains unchanged. We continue to be committed to offering our clients value for money and great service.
Best Regards,
The Kilgour Team
All eye examinations in Scotland are now covered by the NHS every 2 years for those aged 16-60.
Specific groups are advised to have an annual examination
- Under 16 years of age
- Adults over 60 years
- Patients with diabetes or glaucoma
- Patients over 40 and with an immediate relative with glaucoma
Pictured from left to right are Lion Robin White, Jennifer Saunders (Kilgour Optometrists), Dorothy Mathieson (Ian Faith), Mary Cunningham (Boots) and Lion Alec Mooney with Ayr and Prestwick Lions Club's own lion. 
Optifree EverMoist 
Troon Practice 
1 Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism 
We now stock Serengeti sunglasses in our Ayr branch