New arrival
We are very excited to announce the arrival of an amazing new diagnostic instrument – the Zeiss Cirrus OCT.
At Kite Opticians we are dedicated to preserving the health of your eyes and ensuring you maintain excellent vision. In order to do this we keep ourselves at the forefront of eyecare with the latest technology and specialist expertise.
We have recently invested in this OCT technology to provide a more advanced eye examination than ever before. An OCT scan of your eye allows us to visualise the layers of the retina at the back of the eye in a similar way to a MRI or CAT scan. It provides a 3D image, enabling the Optometrist to pick up any problems at a much earlier stage. Many common diseases such as glaucoma, Macula Degeneration (AMD) and diabetes can damage the retina.
This revolutionary new technology is available in hospital eye departments and only a few Optometry practices in the country. The 3D scan is not part of the NHS eye test but is performed as part of an extended examination. It is non-invasive, painless and quick! The images are stored on computer for comparison at future visits, providing the best way of monitoring the health of your eyes.
Your eyes are arguably your most important sense, so taking care of them and helping them to work efficiently requires the support and guidance of experts.
Please contact our award-winning practice for more information.
Opticians
Awards 2011 finalists
We were shortlisted again for the Opticians Awards, this year we were "Optical
Assistant Team of the Year" finalists.
Nicky
Hunt congratulates local artist
Ipswich
girl, Cara Dessaur, is celebrating after it was announced that
she is one of three winners in a national colouring competition. Cara
entered the competition when she was waiting for an appointment at her
local opticians, Kite in Ipswich.
Yesterday,
Ipswich Elite athlete and double Commonwealth Gold Medallist Nicky
Hunt went to meet Cara to hand over her prize. Cara said, “I
am really excited to have won and meeting Nicky has been brilliant!”
Owner
of the practice, Adrian Kite is delighted that one of his patients had
won the competition. He said, “Introducing a competition for children
makes the experience of visiting the opticians fun. It is vital that
everyone, especially young patients, have their eyes examined on a regular
basis and we aim to make their visit to us enjoyable. We were pleased
that we gained national recognition for this earlier this year when
we won ‘Family Optician of the Year.'”
Kite Opticians
have supported the Team Ipswich Elite athletes since early 2009, offering
them free eye examinations and reductions on specialist sports vision
lenses. They were also business backer for the first ever Ipswich International
Archery Tournament in September last year.
Nicky Hunt presents Cara Dessaur with her prize at Kite Opticians
in Ipswich
Family
Optician of the Year, 2010
Kite Opticians
has proved it's the best when it comes to family friendly services,
scooping the top national title of ‘Family Optician of the
Year’ in the Opticians Awards 2010.
The award
was presented at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane by comedian Marcus
Brigstocke when the whole Kite Opticians team was present to pick up
the title.
The judges
were impressed by Kite’s commitment to providing a quality service
to all members of the family across the age range.
Marcus
Brigstocke, Christopher Kite, Dorothy Chilvers, Julie Parker, Christine
Phasey,
Adrian Kite, Darren Skipp (Commercial Director, Sight Care Group, Award
Sponsor),
Chris Bennett (Editor, Optician Magazine).
