Tina Patel

Contact Lens Optician

Tina Patel is a qualified Contact Lens Optician at Feel Good Contacts and a member of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). Tina is registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) and adheres to their guidelines. She achieved a BSc (Hons) in Optical Management in 2002 from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge and qualified as a Dispensing Optician. In 2007, Tina went on to qualify as a Contact Lens Optician. With over 25 years of experience in the optical industry, she has worked for a leading high street optician where she would fit and prescribe suitable contact lenses, and contact lens solutions to customers. Tina also currently teaches at City, University of London.

What is a Chalazion? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Does your upper eyelid look swollen? Or do you notice a bump on your eyelid? If so, you may have an eye condition called a chalazion. It is a painless lump that can appear on one or both eyes. Although a chalazion most often appears on the upper eyelid, it can also occur on the lower eyelid.

Everything You Need to Know About Keratoconus

Keratoconus is an eye condition that occurs when the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) progressively becomes thinner and begins to bulge out in a cone-like shape. The cornea plays an important part in focusing light onto your retina. Therefore, even minor changes can affect visual clarity. As keratoconus progresses, it may cause the vision to become blurred, distorted or uneven. Let’s learn about the symptoms, causes, treatments and more.

Pinguecula: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Have you ever noticed a small bump on the white of your eye and worried if it is going to hamper your vision in the long run? You may be experiencing pinguecula, a common eye condition that is usually harmless and typically doesn’t affect vision. If you are wondering how a pinguecula develops, what leads to it, or when to seek medical advice, this article will walk you through it all. Read on to know more.