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Having fun whilst raising awareness of dementia on Elf Day!

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 13 December 2023 Read time: 1 minute

This year, once again, a number of Scrivens Branches participated in taking part in Alzheimer’s Society Christmas Fundraiser – ELF DAY! This was a fantastic opportunity for us to get in the festive spirit and raise awareness of the link between hearing loss and dementia whilst raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society. Dementia is one of Read more…
Having fun whilst raising awareness of dementia on Elf Day!
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A Guide to Wearing Contact Lenses This Winter

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 30 October 2023 Read time: 2 minutes

Contact lens wearers in particular, will face multiple challenges during the colder weather due to lower levels of humidity and a reduction in daylight hours, subsequently resulting in eye strain, discomfort and potential eye infections. In addition to this, central heating and fireplaces can make matters worse, however there are measures you can take to Read more…
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Clear Vision for Winter Driving: Protecting Your Eyesight

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 16 October 2023 Read time: 3 minutes

Shorter daylight hours, icy roads and limited visibility can make winter driving feel both challenging and unsafe. While many drivers take precautions by equipping their vehicles with de-icer and an ice scraper, one important aspect that is often overlooked is the impact of winter weather on eyesight. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have Read more…
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How hearing loss can impact mental health

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 10 October 2023 Read time: 3 minutes

Hearing loss affects 12 million people in the UK, with age related hearing loss being the most common cause. As we get older, our hearing tends to deteriorate due to gradual wear and tear to tiny sensory ‘hair cells’ in the cochlea (hearing organ in the inner ear). Decline in our hearing tends to be Read more…
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Maintaining Healthy Vision

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 11 September 2023 Read time: 4 minutes

Our eyes are among the most precious assets we possess, providing us with the gift of sight that allows us to experience the world around us. However, our eyes can be vulnerable to various conditions that may compromise our vision. Some of the most prevalent eye conditions include dry eyes, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular Read more…
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Why children’s eye tests are the intelligent choice

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 17 August 2023 Read time: 5 minutes

For most children school is a happy, fulfilling experience with heads bursting with new facts, figures and skills.  But for some, it’s a tough process and progress is slow. But this may not be down to laziness or a learning difficulty, but simply due to poor eyesight. According to the Department of Education, more than Read more…
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Open your eyes to contact lenses

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 29 June 2023 Read time: 2 minutes

A Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care customer survey has revealed that spectacle wearers can find their glasses a hindrance when it comes to enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Respondents to the survey said their glasses got in the way of them cooking (35%), playing with their children and grandchildren (30%), playing sport (29%) and Read more…
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Gaining insight into diabetes

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 15 June 2023 Read time: 2 minutes

Did you know that diabetes is the number one cause of blindness of people of working age in the UK?  That is why having regular eye tests are so important, as they are a very good way of detecting signs of diabetes. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience Read more…
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Top Festival Tips for Contact Lens Wearers

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 15 June 2023 Read time: 3 minutes

Summer is here and so is Festival season.  Wearing contact lenses can be a great way to enjoy the event, but let’s face it, festivals are not always the most hygienic of settings! At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience helping people care for their eye health, including a Read more…
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Don’t let cataracts cloud your vision

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 June 2023 Read time: 3 minutes

Experiencing cloudy vision? Giving your specs a good clean might not be enough – it could be that your clouded vision is in fact due to cataracts. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience helping people care for their eye health, including conditions such as cataracts. Cataracts are the Read more…
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