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Flying this summer? Here’s how to unblock your ears on a plane

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 22 July 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

There are few things more uncomfortable than that stuffy, pressurised feeling in your ears during a flight. Whether it hits at take-off, during descent, or somewhere over the Channel, ear pressure is one of those travel niggles that can really take the shine off your journey. The good news? There are plenty of simple techniques Read more…
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Back to School: Why a Kids Eye Test Should Be on Your Checklist

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 20 July 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

New term, new pencil case, new shoes – and somewhere on that back-to-school list, one important task parents can easily forget: booking their kid’s eye test. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have more than 85 years of experience helping families look after their eye health. Every year, we see the same pattern: as Read more…
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