NEWS
Children’s eyecare initiative
Polly Dulley is chair of this national group, run by the Optical Confederation. The aim of the group is to improve eyecare for ALL children. This means trying to get the message across to both parents and teachers that eyecare is vital for all children. In the UK, just 53% of children have ever had any kind of eye examination, and this means that one in five children have an undetected vision problem.
Many parents assume that children’ss eyes are still checked at school, but this is simply not the case, in many parts of the UK. They also think that a child will complain if they have a vision problem, but many children don’st realise they have a problem, because they have no idea of what is normal.
So far, Polly has written a letter to the head teachers of 23,000 schools in the UK, asking for help from teachers in encouraging parents to get their children’ss eyes checked, and offering help and resources to improve understanding and knowledge about eyes and eyecare.
Many children who come to Aves already have been used in filming and for interviews in both local and national newspapers, telling their own story of why regular eyecare is so important and how it has changed their lives.
If your children haven’st had an eye examination, book them in today. It’ss free and it might make a huge difference to your child’ss development. Children who can’st see clearly find it more difficult to learn and play!
Prescription Sunglasses
Protecting our eyes from the sun’ss harmful rays is vital. Eye conditions such as cataract and macular degeneration are both more likely in people who don’st protect their eyes from the sun. Aves stock a wide range of both non-prescription and prescription sunglasses. A complete pair of prescription sunglasses costs as little as £99, so do pop in and have a look. Be ready for the sunshine!
The AVES Team
The Aves practice has been in Epping High Street for over 75 years and has built a reputation for delivering the highest standards of eye care and service. For the last eleven years the practice has been owned and run by optometrists Tim and Polly Dulley
The Optometrists
Tim Dulley graduated from City University, London in 1985. He has been at Aves since 1990, combining practice work with other academic and clinical interests. He worked at Moorfields Eye Hospital for several years, gaining wide experience in eye disease and all types of contact lens fitting and aftercare.
In 2006, Tim graduated from City University for a second time when he was awarded an MSc with distinction in Clinical Optometry and a departmental prize for his research work. He has specialist diplomas in diabetes, glaucoma, clinical neurology, vision in the elderly, ocular therapeutics and visual impairment.
Tim currently acts as optometric advisor to West Essex Primary Care Trust and is a member of Essex Local Optical Committee.
Appointments are available with Tim every day except Tuesdays.
Polly Dulley graduated from City University in 1986. After graduation she divided her time between hospital work and post-graduate research at City University. She was employed at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Welwyn Garden City for several years, where she gained valuable experience in glaucoma, cataract assessment and low vision. She has specialist diplomas in Ocular Therapeutics and Glaucoma.
In 2004, Polly was awarded an MPhil from City University for her research into the ocular effects of Tamoxifen (a drug widely used in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer).
Polly continues to work for the College of Optometrists as an examiner and assessor and is currently leading a UK Children’s Eyecare Initiative for the Association of Optometrists.
Appointments are available with Polly on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Dawn Jones joined Aves in 2004, having previously worked alongside Tim at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Dawn completed her degree at Bradford University before working at St James’ Hospital in Leeds.
Appointments with Dawn are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Lynn Baker graduated from City University in 1986, a contemporary of Polly’s. She worked in central London before moving to Essex. Lynn practiced in local independent practice and joined Aves in 2008 after spending a few years at home with her young family.
The dispensing team
Our dispensing team includes Rachel Bawden, who joined Aves soon after Tim and Polly took over the practice and has many years experience as a qualified dispensing optician. Kate Brock joined Aves as a receptionist and has trained ‘in house’ to become a valuable member of our dispensing team.
The team
Our friendly and helpful team of receptionists are always on hand to assist. They are Denise Berriman, Mary Winwood, Tailah Betts and Caroline Fursse.
YOU SAID IT
"Thank you for making Sophie’s ’new glasses experience’ a happy one and for making the whole process a positive one. She has picked them up today and is so happy, she won’t take them off."
Mrs Y.G.
