We have recently appointed Stuart Burdett as our new Head of Professional Services and Training. Having spent almost 35 years working in optics and hearing care, including senior roles at VisionExpress and previously as managing director of OutsideClinic, Stuart brings strong experience and expertise to Scrivens.
It’s World Glaucoma Week (8th – 14th March), a time when we encourage more people to book an eye test and prevent avoidable sight loss.
As today (3rd March) is World Hearing Day, let’s speak up about the importance of hearing health at work – so that it doesn't remain a silent taboo.
Listen up, there’s a new-style hearing aid that not only helps people to hear better, but also tracks overall health and wellness and can alert others should the wearer have a fall.
With the assistance of artificial intelligence and integrated sensors, the Livio AI from Starkey really is a mini marvel. It’s been developed to provide superior sound quality while also having brain tracking technology to help combat cognitive decline and detect a fall.
You are what you eat and a healthy, balanced diet has to be good for our general wellbeing. But did you know that eating certain foods is good for our hearing health?
We know our staff are amazing – they’re friendly, knowledgeable and know eye and hearing care inside out!
There’s a real buzz about Christmas as we catch up with family and friends, enjoy festive food, gift giving and socialising in the season of goodwill.
Research showing that both life expectancy and quality of life are affected in older people living with vision and hearing loss has highlighted the importance of detecting and treating such problems early.
Have you heard of ear ‘tickling’?
It sounds like fun but refers to sending small electrical currents into the ear. A new study suggests this therapy could rebalance the nervous system in the over-55s to help them age more healthily.
Children from Chernobyl enjoying a respite holiday were welcomed at our Stone branch which provided free eye tests and prescription glasses. The ten youngsters were put at ease by optometrist Larisa Dorochtchak, who is Ukrainian and speaks Russian, and they also received goody bags from the team at the branch on Adies Alley.