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The eye test that saved Ken’s life

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 3 November 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

Ken Taylor booked what he thought was a routine eye test at Scrivens. A few weeks later he had a 14-hour operation to remove a brain tumour the size of an orange. A routine appointment Ken, 80, from Tallington, has been a Scrivens customer for more than 30 years. He started at our Stamford branch Read more…
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Hearing loss at work: how it can affect confidence

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 27 October 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

Hearing loss at work can develop gradually, which is exactly why it’s so easy to miss. Struggling to follow a conversation on a video call, asking a colleague to repeat themselves or feeling worn out after a day of meetings can all be early signs. It’s not just tiredness or a noisy office – it Read more…
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Contact lenses before or after makeup?

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Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 26 October 2026 Read time: 6 minutes

Should you put in contact lenses before or after makeup? Wearing contact lenses doesn’t mean giving up eye makeup. It just means doing things in the correct order and choosing products that are kind to your eyes. Get the routine right and you can enjoy clear, comfortable vision and makeup that lasts all day. At Read more…
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Scarlett has a winning eye for out-of-this-world specs – again

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 22 October 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative 10-year-old has her eyes on the prize once again after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by the wonders of outer space, having also taken the Scrivens Design a Spec title in 2024. Scarlett was presented with a fun model of her latest design, a space rocket soft toy Read more…
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Heulwen has a winning eye for out-of-this-world specs

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 16 October 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative 11-year-old has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by the wonders of outer space. Heulwen Chambers was presented with a fun model of her design, a space rocket soft toy and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Halesowen Read more…
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Ava has a winning eye for out-of-this-world specs

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 14 October 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative 10-year-old has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by the wonders of outer space. Ava Moffat was presented with a fun model of her design, a space rocket soft toy and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Chingford Read more…
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Eva has a winning eye for out-of-this-world specs

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 8 October 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative eight-year-old has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by the wonders of outer space. Eva Holmes-Gobeyn was presented with a fun model of her design, a space rocket soft toy and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Wolverhampton Read more…
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Why does my vision feel worse when I’m tired?

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 8 October 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

If you’re wondering why your vision feels worse when you’re tired, you’re far from alone. Whether it’s hours spent reading, working on a screen, or simply focusing on close-up tasks, tired eyes are one of the most common complaints we hear – and thankfully, most ways to relieve tired eyes are simple and easy to Read more…
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