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Say again – the misused sayings that could hint at hearing loss

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 24 April 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

It’s International Noise Awareness Day today (24 April) when we are encouraged to consider the effects of noise on people’s life and health and what we can do about it. Trying to make out what is said in noisy environments is not just inconvenient; it can lead to misunderstandings and damage our hearing over time too. Research Read more…

Say again – the misused sayings that could hint at hearing loss

Show the love for your lenses

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 22 March 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

Millions of people have opened their eyes to the benefits and freedom of using contact lenses and it’s easy to see why, for they are a great way to correct your vision. But research has shown that not all contact lens wearers know how to look after their lenses properly and don’t get round to Read more…

Keeping sight of the value of eye tests

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 11 March 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

The importance of regular eye tests comes into focus in World Glaucoma Week (March 10-16). Glaucoma is caused when pressure builds up inside the eye, damaging the optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain. As most types of glaucoma have no symptoms, a regular eye test is the best way to let you Read more…

Heed the call on World Hearing Day!

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 3 March 2019 Read time: 3 minutes

‘Check your hearing’ is the theme of today’s World Hearing Day (3 March) with the World Health Organization drawing attention to the importance of early identification and intervention for hearing loss. Many people live with unidentified hearing loss, often failing to realise that they are missing out on certain sounds and words. Hearing checks are Read more…

Love your hearing

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 11 February 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

We’re issuing a Valentine’s Day plea to encourage people to have their hearing checked or risk losing out on the sounds they love. A poll* we ran last year found our favourite top five sounds were waves crashing on rocks, a crackling fire, birds singing, rain hitting a window pane, and babies laughing. Did you Read more…

Reaching out in Tinnitus Week

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 February 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

‘You’re not alone’ is the message for Tinnitus Week (4-10 February) to help those with the condition feel less isolated. There is no cure for tinnitus, which affects one in ten adults, and is often described as buzzing or ringing in the ears. The British Tinnitus Association, which offers advice and support, organises the week Read more…

Eye up our facts about contact lenses

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 29 January 2019 Read time: 3 minutes

If you need to correct your vision and have set your sights on a new look that gives you greater flexibility and freedom, contact lenses are a great option. Here are seven facts which may sway you to make the switch. 1. Anyone can wear contact lenses Advances in technology mean contact lenses are now Read more…

Play it safe this winter and check your vision

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 January 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

Few people look forward to winter motoring when testing conditions like icy roads or driving snow make journeys difficult and test skills behind the wheel. Drivers know it’s the season to take extra care and precautions to ensure that they and their vehicles are up to the challenge. To play it safe this winter it’s Read more…

Play it safe this winter and check your vision

Treating hearing loss aids fight against depression

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 January 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

It’s that time of year when many of us make resolutions to improve our health, both physically and mentally. Taking action to improve our hearing may not be high on the list, but it certainly makes a difference when it comes to our wellbeing. New research has underlined the importance of treating hearing loss in Read more…

Treating hearing loss aids fight against depression

Giving children’s eyes a break this Christmas

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 December 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

The promise of a Christmas break from school fills many children with excitement and good cheer and who could blame them. It’s a chance to have fun away from studies, homework and exam pressures. But what if it was also good for their eyesight too? Some believe the longer we spend in education the more Read more…

Giving children’s eyes a break this Christmas

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Say again – the misused sayings that could hint at hearing loss

Show the love for your lenses

Keeping sight of the value of eye tests

Heed the call on World Hearing Day!

Love your hearing

Reaching out in Tinnitus Week

Eye up our facts about contact lenses

Play it safe this winter and check your vision

Treating hearing loss aids fight against depression

Giving children’s eyes a break this Christmas