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How hearing loss can impact mental health

Post on Tue 10th Oct 2023

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 gradual, it’s often not identified until the impact on a person’s mental health, and well-being has become significant.


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Loyal customer launches new look Wem opticians

Post on Mon 9th Oct 2023

Our Wem opticians looked to a loyal customer to officially launch its relocated store.

Councillor Rosemary Dodd performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, which has moved to a new unit on the High Street and received flowers to mark the occasion and in recognition of her loyal custom.


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Triple celebrations for relaunched Leyton opticians

Post on Thu 5th Oct 2023

All eyes have been on a Leyton opticians as the branch enjoyed a hat-trick of celebrations – a refurbishment, retirement and 85th anniversary.

The Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care team on Lea Bridge Road welcomed loyal customer Christina Dawson into the branch to officially launch its store and say a fond farewell to senior optical assistant, Susan Brenner after 25 years of service.


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Don't overlook your eye test urges Harwich pensioner

Post on Fri 22nd Sep 2023

A Harwich pensioner is on a mission to make sure local people ‘get seen’ and go for regular eye tests as they could be a life saver.

Mrs Patricia Free, 85, went to Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, on High Street, as she wasn’t happy with her existing optician – but little did she know the visit saved her so much more than the cost of new prescription glasses!


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Maintaining Healthy Vision

Post on Mon 11th Sep 2023

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.


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85th birthday celebrations for Barnsley opticians

Post on Fri 1st Sep 2023

Our Barnsley branch welcomed a loyal customer of more than 30 years to celebrate her upcoming 85th birthday and the company’s 85th anniversary.
Joan Harford was welcomed into Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Market Street where she received a gift in recognition of her loyalty.


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Why children’s eye tests are the intelligent choice

Post on Thu 17th Aug 2023

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 1.5 million school-aged children in England could be living with an undiagnosed sight problem. 


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