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Put eye tests on your school holiday checklist

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 18 July 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

It’s fair to say that for many children the long summer break is a highlight of the school year! At that age who could blame them; it’s a carefree time to spend with family and friends, enjoying the great outdoors hopefully and with thoughts of homework and tests put to one side. For parents it Read more…

5 alternative ways to prevent hearing loss

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 July 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

There are a number of reasons people suffer from hearing loss, such as old age, exposure to loud noises and even some illnesses or head injuries can be the cause. However, there are numerous ways which may help to prevent hearing loss – aside from only listening to quiet music or wearing ear protectors – Read more…

Protecting your eyes – staying safe in the sun

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 July 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

During the summer months, we head over to warmer climates in the search for soaring sunshine, also in the hope that it’s not as shy as it is here in the UK. Although vitamin D may be good for our bones, we mustn’t forget the damaging impact the sun’s UV rays can have on our Read more…

Lying about your eye health is a bit short sighted

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 25 May 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

The truth is out there, but not always when having sight tests it seems. A recent survey has found that more than half of people questioned lied about their eye health and the standard of their vision to an optician. When it came to being less than honest, 44% said it was because they wanted Read more…

It’s ready, steady, bake for Dementia Awareness Week!

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 16 May 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Tasty treats are in store at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care branches this week as employees get behind Dementia Awareness Week (15-21 May). Colleagues have been busy baking and will offer their tempting cakes and biscuits in return for donations for Alzheimer’s Society, Scrivens’ principal charity for 2016. It’s a fun way to raise funds Read more…

Top tips to look after your sight

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 11 May 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

In an age of information overload we all have to sift out what’s relevant and what’s not. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care we believe advice on how to look after your sight is important and worth more than a cursory glance. But we’ll keep it brief and simply recommend that you take the messages Read more…

Stigma of hearing loss is breaking down

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 27 April 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

The stigma associated with hearing loss seems to finally be breaking down as more people than ever are willing to have their hearing checked. Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care surveyed 600 people over the age of 45 and 55% said they would welcome having hearing check-ups. However, despite the positive news, there still remains a Read more…

Scientist discover a new gene linked to hearing

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 April 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Ground breaking research being conducted by King’s College London and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute has identified a gene that plays a vital role in our hearing. The gene called Wbp2 effects the biological pathways controlled by the hormone, oestrogen. Oestrogen is not only vital for women but men too, and regulates the signalling between Read more…

Look for the signs that say your child has vision problems

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 9 March 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Keeping an eye on toddlers is no easy task and when it comes to their welfare we know to be on full alert. That certainly applies to their eye health so here are some signs to look out for in your youngster which could indicate vision problems. There could be cause for concern, for example, Read more…

Testing your child’s eyesight

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 March 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

School days are said to be the best of our lives but that’s not likely to be the case if your child’s learning is hampered by a sight problem. And because they may be unaware they have a problem it is important to test their eyes on a regular basis. Eye tests are able to Read more…

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Put eye tests on your school holiday checklist

5 alternative ways to prevent hearing loss

Protecting your eyes – staying safe in the sun

Lying about your eye health is a bit short sighted

It’s ready, steady, bake for Dementia Awareness Week!

Top tips to look after your sight

Stigma of hearing loss is breaking down

Scientist discover a new gene linked to hearing

Look for the signs that say your child has vision problems

Testing your child’s eyesight