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Tech worth hearing about

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 October 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

The biggest wearable tech trend is not the latest smartwatch or fitness tracker, but a ‘smart’ hearing aid. Bluetooth technology is changing the way people with hearing difficulties live in this fast-paced digital age. New generation hearing aids are small and discrete, connecting wirelessly with Smartphones. They allow a person to hear a phone conversation Read more…

Why you should focus on outdoor play for your kids

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 29 September 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

We all know that outdoor play is good for our kids’ wellbeing, but Chinese researchers have proved that it’s also good for their eyesight. Getting children to play outside for 40 minutes a day could be a way of curbing the growing rate of short-sightedness. Twelve primary schools in China took part in the research Read more…

Top 10 superfoods for eyes

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 10 September 2015 Read time: 3 minutes

There’s a saying ‘you are what you eat’ and taking proper care of your eyes includes eating a nutrient rich diet – and that includes carrots! To keep your eyes functioning at their best for as long as possible is helped by eating certain ‘superfoods’ rich in vitamins such as A and C, bioflavonoids, carotenoids, Read more…

Contact lenses for children and teens

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 27 August 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

We usually associate contact lenses with adults, but there is growing evidence that children could be cured of short-sightedness (myopia) by wearing soft lenses at night. A recent study of 300 children showed that the lenses can stop the eye becoming misshapen which leads to myopia. The practice is known as Orthokeratology corrects your vision Read more…

Life after hearing loss

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 August 2015 Read time: 3 minutes

With an ageing population it should come as no surprise that around five per cent of the world’s population experiences some degree of hearing loss (that’s one in every 20 individuals). Based on these facts, it’s fair to say that many of us know someone with some degree of hearing impairment and the significant impact Read more…

Penistone duo take on three peaks for Alzheimer’s Society

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 3 August 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

Two colleagues at a Penistone opticians have set their sights on a tough charity fundraiser, the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Dispensing optician Amy Roe and optometrist Rachel Ogden from Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care will test their stamina and fitness in aid of Alzheimer’s Society on Saturday 25 July. They hope to raise at least Read more…

Protect your hearing aids from the summer sun

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 13 July 2015 Read time: 2 minutes

The sound of ocean waves, birds chirping and children laughing are all sounds that we associate with summer. However, hearing aid wearers are in danger of missing out on these magic moments as heat, sweat and dust can cause potential damage. To avoid the risk of poor sound clarity, short battery life or your hearing Read more…

Top 5 festival tips for contact lens wearers

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 9 July 2015 Read time: 3 minutes

Summer is here and so is Festival season. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care we have had Festival loving customers ask us what they can do to minimise the hassle of wearing contact lenses in, let’s face it, not always the most hygienic (and sober) of settings! So, we thought we’d share our advice and Read more…

Spectacular summer of festivals

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 2 July 2015 Read time: 3 minutes

With a number of festivals kicking off this month, check-out our ‘spec-tacular’ festival guide. All we’d urge is that you protect your hearing, especially the delicate hearing of younger festival goers! 1. Cornbury 10 -12 July, The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire: An eclectic and eccentric musical carnival – a dynamic summer festival disguised as a country Read more…

Eating five-a-day is sound advice

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 2 July 2015 Read time: 3 minutes

We all know that eating a balanced, healthy diet is good for us but a new study has discovered it our hearing can benefit from it too. The research team at the University of Florida suggest that people who eat a healthy diet are less likely to suffer from hearing loss. Dr Christopher Spankovich, health Read more…

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Tech worth hearing about

Why you should focus on outdoor play for your kids

Top 10 superfoods for eyes

Contact lenses for children and teens

Life after hearing loss

Penistone duo take on three peaks for Alzheimer’s Society

Protect your hearing aids from the summer sun

Top 5 festival tips for contact lens wearers

Spectacular summer of festivals

Eating five-a-day is sound advice