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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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Why you could be fined for driving with and without sunglasses

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 19 July 2022 Read time: 3 minutes

The summer heatwave has seen contrasting headlines warning that drivers could be fined for not wearing sunglasses and also fined for wearing the wrong kind of sunglasses at the wheel. If you’re in the dark over this issue, here’s some timely advice as temperatures rise and the sun beats down. At Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care, Read more…
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How to protect your eyes from sun damage

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 23 June 2022 Read time: 2 minutes

As we enjoy sunnier weather, it’s a timely reminder that it’s not only your skin that can suffer from sunburn. Your eyes are sensitive to UV light, and so they can also suffer from sun damage. Summer weather can, of course, be unpredictable, but did you know that even on dull days, ultraviolet UV rays Read more…
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Seeing their way to long service

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 19 May 2022 Read time: 2 minutes

Congratulations to three loyal employees who are each celebrating 25 years with family owned business Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care. Branch manager Ann Burgess Owen, optometrist Nadine Williamson and IT support and systems tester Raj Morar have all clocked up the impressive milestone and received gifts of their choice to mark the occasion.   Ann Read more…
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The Best Ways to Relieve Hay Fever Eyes

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 19 May 2021 Read time: 4 minutes

The sight of spring blossoms and the prospect of sunshine and warmer weather are all signs that give us the feel-good factor. Unfortunately, they are also signs of hay fever season, which is a constant worry for a growing number of people. Pollen allergies are back and with it come symptoms including itchy, swollen, red Read more…
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How to prevent computer eye strain when working from home

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 12 April 2022 Read time: 4 minutes

As an eyecare provider for over 80 years, we understand the importance of taking care of your vision with safe practices and regular eye tests. In the evolving environment of working from home, screen time has skyrocketed. As a result, video call meetings and email communication has also increased. Eye strain from computers can be Read more…
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Spring/summer eyewear trends 2022

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 April 2022 Read time: 4 minutes

As an optical provider for over 80 years, at Scrivens we know that while our glasses are vital to help us see clearly, they also contribute to how the world sees us. Our glasses frame our face and let us express our personality through our choice of colours, patterns and shapes. Spring is here, the Read more…
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Benefits of taking action on hearing loss

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 24 March 2022 Read time: 5 minutes

At Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care we have been treating hearing loss since the 1950’s. With this in mind, we have seen first hand the benefits of tackling hearing loss, and feel passionate about the importance of taking care of your hearing.  Hearing loss affects people’s quality of life in so many ways and now Read more…
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