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Summer’s here, so look on the bright side, and look cool in a great pair of shades.

Having options in life is to be welcomed but making the right choice is important, which certainly applies to hearing aids.

Once you have been diagnosed with a hearing loss that requires hearing aids it may feel a bit daunting, which is quite understandable, but the benefits of these mini marvels are worth it.

Life has felt out of kilter for some time now, which is not surprising in the wake of a global pandemic.

But just how good is your physical balance? If you have noticed feeling more unsteady on your feet or know someone who has, it could be because of hearing loss.

Hay fever season is upon us and for millions of people it brings on symptoms such as itchy, red or watery eyes, sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose and headaches.

Have you heard that the World Health Organization predicts one in four people – nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide – will be living with some degree of hearing loss by 2050?

With brighter days ahead in more ways than one, the promise of sunshine and the call of the outdoors is reason for hope and energy.
Seeing the positive side is natural and the opportunities to get out more will lift spirits for many. It’s also a good time to think about protecting your eyes from the sun’s rays, even when you think the risks are minimal.

Emerging from lockdown restrictions is reason for hope and optimism but some are still struggling with the fallout from COVID-19.

Life's focus has certainly changed as we have had to adapt to meet the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
A significant proportion of people polled in a Scrivens customer survey found their eyesight had worsened during the past year, with over two-thirds reporting increased screen time for watching TV, shopping, work and scanning social media.

It’s World Glaucoma Week (March 7-13) when activities around the globe will look to raise awareness of one of the leading causes of blindness.

Closer to home it is a timely reminder of the benefits of regular sight tests which can detect this common eye condition that can cause loss of vision if not diagnosed and treated early.

For today’s World Hearing Day let’s speak up about the importance of hearing health at work so that it does not remain a silent taboo.

The global Covid pandemic has changed the way we work and who knows what changes will remain when life returns to normal.