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Don’t lose focus if you’re feeling the pinch this January

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 13 January 2022 Read time: 2 minutes

Are you feeling the pinch this January with post-festive bills and spiralling living costs? We advise that you don’t neglect your eye care and unknowingly enter into a false economy. We can understand the struggle to budget with rising food and energy prices putting a strain on finances. There is also a perception that it Read more…
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The Benefits of treating hearing Loss

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 2 November 2021 Read time: 2 minutes

Hearing loss affects people’s quality of life in so many ways and now research suggests it may also be linked to a decline in physical activity among older people. Studies in the US also suggest that treating hearing loss may be a way to promote healthy ageing among older people. It’s certainly interesting research and Read more…
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Top 5 Make-up Tips For People Who Wear Glasses

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 21 October 2021 Read time: 2 minutes

Heading out for the weekend or just fancy giving your look a boost? Here are our top tips to achieve specs appeal to ensure your make-up works best with your glasses. Get the foundations right It’s advisable to keep your foundation light on the nose. If you lay it on too thick it will make Read more…
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Be Sun Smart – Choose Sunglasses Wisely

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 23 July 2021 Read time: 2 minutes

Summer’s here, so look on the bright side, and look cool in a great pair of shades. Sunglasses are more than a stylish fashion accessory of course; they offer protection for your eyes from damaging ultraviolet UV rays. Just as our skin is susceptible to sun damage so too are our eyes. So just as Read more…
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Choosing a hearing aid

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 23 June 2021 Read time: 3 minutes

Having options in life is to be welcomed but making the right choice is important, which certainly applies to hearing aids. Once you have been diagnosed with a hearing loss that requires hearing aids it may feel a bit daunting, which is quite understandable, but the benefits of these mini marvels are worth it. The Read more…
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Finding the right balance

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 June 2021 Read time: 2 minutes

Life has felt out of kilter for some time now, which is not surprising in the wake of a global pandemic. But just how good is your physical balance? If you have noticed feeling more unsteady on your feet or know someone who has, it could be because of hearing loss. Ears are not just Read more…
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Hearing loss growing on global stage

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 May 2021 Read time: 2 minutes

Have you heard that the World Health Organization predicts one in four people – nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide – will be living with some degree of hearing loss by 2050? WHO recognises the need to invest in and expand access to hearing care services and hopes countries will take this sobering statistic on board Read more…
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See clearly on UV risks

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 28 April 2021 Read time: 2 minutes

With brighter days ahead in more ways than one, the promise of sunshine and the call of the outdoors is reason for hope and energy. Seeing the positive side is natural and the opportunities to get out more will lift spirits for many. It’s also a good time to think about protecting your eyes from Read more…
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Covid takes toll on older people with hearing loss

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 21 April 2021 Read time: 2 minutes

Emerging from lockdown restrictions is reason for hope and optimism but some are still struggling with the fallout from COVID-19. Aside from the issues of the virus itself, there is growing evidence that people over 70 with hearing loss have experienced heightened depression, loneliness and memory problems. Social isolation, cancelled medical appointments, the difficulties of Read more…
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Eye on the return to normal life

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 23 March 2021 Read time: 2 minutes

Life’s focus has certainly changed as we have had to adapt to meet the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. A significant proportion of people polled in a Scrivens customer survey found their eyesight had worsened during the past year, with over two-thirds reporting increased screen time for watching TV, shopping, work and scanning social Read more…
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