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10 Stylish Frames for Spring 2023

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 19 April 2023 Read time: 3 minutes

Longer, brighter days are here, bringing with them the beautiful blooms of summer. When we step outside, we are greeted by a refreshing bouquet of colours, from golden yellows and bright reds to fresh greens and stunning blues. If you are also looking at getting refreshed and revitalised to match the new season, why not Read more…
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Choosing the right hearing aid: 7 questions to ask

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 21 March 2023 Read time: 6 minutes

We understand how important it is to look after your hearing and the difference it can make on your physical and emotional well-being. If you are considering buying a hearing aid or have been recommended to try them following a hearing appointment, it can be confusing to know how to choose the right one for Read more…
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Look and learn about glaucoma

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 13 March 2023 Read time: 3 minutes

Did you know that glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness but it can be treated if detected and treated early enough? At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience helping people care for their eye health, including conditions such as glaucoma.  Unfortunately, most types of glaucoma have Read more…
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Dry January – a kick start to your goals

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 January 2023 Read time: 3 minutes

At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience helping people care for their eye health. Using our knowledge and expertise, we have collated 3 reasons why taking part in Dry January will give you a great start to the year. Many of us resolve to take better care of our Read more…
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Gorgeous frames for this party season

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 16 December 2022 Read time: 3 minutes

Party season is here, so what glasses are the best for going out-out? You may have treated yourself to a sparkly new outfit or dusted down the tux, but do your glasses lack that extra dazzle? At Scrivens Opticians & hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience of helping people choose the right Read more…
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Give the gift of hearing this Christmas

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 1 December 2022 Read time: 3 minutes

From carol singing to jingle bells and party celebrations to family reunions, the Christmas season is abuzz with happy sounds. It’s traditionally that time of year reserved for our nearest and dearest; a whirl of activity and excitement and hectic rounds of social gatherings. In the midst of the festive fun however, some family members Read more…
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Back to school: why are eye tests an important back-to-school prep

Author: Digital Ethos Date: 12 October 2022 Read time: 6 minutes

Children’s visual skills are being tested in school. Increased workloads and homework impose considerable pressure on children’s eyes, and youngsters rely on their eyesight in order to study effectively and succeed. As the new school year begins, Scrivens Opticians conducted a survey to understand how parents view and protect their children’s eye health. Read more Read more…
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Eye Floaters – What are they and what should you do

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 25 August 2022 Read time: 3 minutes

TV presenter Phillip Schofield took to social media to share his joy at having surgery to remove floaters in his left eye after saying his struggle with them was debilitating. Fortunately for most people the condition is not serious. At Scrivens, with over 80 years of experience as a leading opticians in the UK, we’ve put Read more…
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Fried foods can harm your eye health

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 18 August 2022 Read time: 3 minutes

A tasty fry-up may be a tempting sight, but did you know it could be bad for your eyes? At Scrivens, with over 80 years of experience as a leading opticians in the UK, we look at what foods can be bad for your eyes and what foods benefit eye heath. Eating large quantities of fried food Read more…
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5 Key benefits of intelligent hearing aids

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 26 July 2022 Read time: 3 minutes

Technological advances continue at a pace, improving and transforming lives in so many ways, and that is certainly the case when it comes to intelligent hearing aids. These small pieces of kit have a huge impact on people’s health and well-being so it’s not surprising that innovation to widen their benefits is driving change. At Read more…
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