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Get Yourself Seen advice on eye tests

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 3 November 2017 Read time: 2 minutes

Turning the clocks back is a sure sign that winter and trickier driving challenges are on the way. If you find yourself having to concentrate more as fading light and shorter days make it more difficult to see, it’s probably a good time to have a sight test. Drivers need optimum vision for their own Read more…
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Cheap Halloween contact lenses could have scary consequences

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 25 October 2017 Read time: 2 minutes

You’ll see some frightful, scary sights this Halloween as people go to town on dressing up in ghoulish costumes and make-up. But if you are tempted to stick cheap novelty Halloween contact lenses in your eyes to complete the look it is worth thinking again, for you could be the one feeling scared. For while Read more…
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Hearing problems may be cause of children’s learning struggles

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 19 October 2017 Read time: 2 minutes

It’s a concern for any parent when children struggle with reading and writing and they want to help, but could the problem lie with hearing issues? Researchers have found that many children in school may have undetected mild hearing loss which affects their ability to learn and to understand how sounds and language translate into Read more…
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It’s time to set your sights on an eye test

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 12 October 2017 Read time: 2 minutes

Today, Thursday 12 October, is World Sight Day, the annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. On a more personal scale it provides a timely reminder of the need for all of us to take better care of our eyes and to have regular eye tests. It’s easy to Read more…
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Watch out when it comes to contact lens hygiene

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 October 2017 Read time: 3 minutes

Contact lenses have given a new outlook on life to millions of people who enjoy the freedom and ease of use they offer. It is clear to see why improved vision without the need for spectacles is so attractive, but we also need to focus on the rules of their use, especially when it comes Read more…
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Soothing solution for dry eyes may be close at hand

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 25 September 2017 Read time: 2 minutes

A simple and inexpensive way to treat severe dry eye conditions by using a drop of blood is being trialled at London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital It is based on the fact that blood contains many of the same natural nutrients found in tears, which help to keep our eyes lubricated and nourished. In the hospital Read more…
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A seasonal feast for the eyes

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 September 2017 Read time: 2 minutes

Remember being advised as children to ‘eat your greens’ because they’re good for you? Well autumn’s harvest of seasonal produce is a feast for the eyes that can help to maintain not only our general well-being but healthy eyes too. Eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration are all affected by our diet, Read more…
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Seeing the career opportunities after A-levels

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 25 August 2017 Read time: 2 minutes

Images of excited or apprehensive students finding out their A-level results are a sight to behold. These young people know it is a significant milestone and one that provides options for their future. If going off to university does not appeal, there are other opportunities out there. The ‘earn as you learn’ route to a Read more…
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Hearing loss hits the big screen!

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 28 July 2017 Read time: 2 minutes

Hollywood isn’t noted for featuring lead characters with hearing impairment so let’s have a shout out for hit movie Baby Driver. This all-action crime caper centres on a young getaway driver with tinnitus who uses music to drown out the ringing in his ears. With a strong cast, impressive set pieces and a great soundtrack, Read more…
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Be a good sport and choose contact lenses

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 10 July 2017 Read time: 2 minutes

Sport is a winner all year round when it comes to staying fit and healthy and summer especially is a tempting time to brush up those sporting skills. Whether it’s tennis, golf, cycling or a kickabout on the beach, it’s a great excuse to get outdoors and enjoy the longer days and holiday season. It’s Read more…
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