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Routine eye test saves Alfreton woman’s sight and leads to MS diagnosis

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 May 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

A routine eye test proved to be a life-changing moment for Alfreton resident Hannah Mockler. The 33-year-old keen crocheter and gamer was used to wearing prescription glasses for reading only, but a sudden change in her vision prompted Hannah to seek an eye test at her local Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care. In the lead-up Read more…
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Common Vision Changes and How to Spot Them

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 1 May 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

Our eyesight is something many of us take for granted – until something changes. Vision can change so gradually that we barely notice them at first. You might find yourself squinting at your phone, struggling to read a menu in a dimly lit restaurant, or rubbing your eyes after a long day at your desk. Read more…
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