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How to improve eye health in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s: what changes?

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 5 October 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

Your eyesight doesn’t stay the same throughout your life – and that’s completely normal. From your 30s through to your 60s, small changes happen gradually and knowing what to expect can make it much easier to spot when something needs a closer look. Understanding how to improve eye health at each stage of life helps Read more…
How to improve eye health in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s: what changes?
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What are eye floaters and when should they be checked?

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 30 September 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we’ve more than 85 years of experience. We’re here to talk you through them. That said, a sudden change in your floaters, or new symptoms appearing alongside them, can sometimes be a sign of something that needs urgent attention. If floaters are new, appear suddenly or change, call your Read more…
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Community kindness initiative helps Bishop Auckland families thrive at local hub

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 17 September 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A Bishop Auckland community project is set to benefit from a special initiative from Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, supporting local families through its Family & Youth Hub.   Launched this year, Scrivens’ Branch Out with Kindness initiative invites community groups across England and Wales to share ideas for how a £100 gift could brighten Read more…
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Kentish Town customer given VIP treatment to open new look opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 19 August 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A loyal customer was given VIP treatment when he was invited to officially open a new look opticians and hearing care store in Kentish Town. Abraham Seyrum-Zerefu, 63, has lived locally for over 25 years and has trusted Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Kentish Town Road, with his family’s eye care for the past Read more…
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Lifelong Hythe Scouting volunteer honoured with Community Hero Award

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 10 August 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A lifelong Hythe Scouting volunteer whose dedication has helped generations of young people has been recognised with a special community award. Andy Warwick, Group Lead Volunteer at 3rd Dibden Purlieu Scout Group based near Hythe, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award for his inspirational leadership, compassion and commitment Read more…
Lifelong Hythe Scouting volunteer honoured with Community Hero Award
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Community kindness initiative treats Banbury’s litter pickers to a well-earned thank you

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 3 August 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

Volunteers from a local litter-picking group are set to enjoy a well-earned hot drink and sweet treat, thanks to a community initiative from Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care. Launched this summer, Scrivens’ Branch Out with Kindness initiative invites community groups across England and Wales to share ideas for how a £100 gift could make a Read more…
Community kindness initiative treats Banbury’s litter pickers to a well-earned thank you
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Community Hero honours for Stapleford community gem

Author: Champions Date: 27 July 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A Stapleford resident has been recognised for her daily acts of kindness with a special award. Lynda Morton, 71, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. She was presented with the honour by the company’s Stapleford branch team on Derby Road, along with a luxury afternoon tea hamper. A Read more…
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Flying this summer? Here’s how to unblock your ears on a plane

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 22 July 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

There are few things more uncomfortable than that stuffy, pressurised feeling in your ears during a flight. Whether it hits at take-off, during descent, or somewhere over the Channel, ear pressure is one of those travel niggles that can really take the shine off your journey. The good news? There are plenty of simple techniques Read more…
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Whitchurch youngster has eyes on the prize for creative charity competition

Author: Champions Date: 20 July 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative eight-year-old from Whitchurch, Shropshire, is celebrating after winning a charity competition to design the front cover of an exciting adventure book, inspired by journeys, mysterious quests and amazing discoveries in real or magical worlds. In the national competition organised by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, Lincoln Heath won a £50 book voucher and Read more…
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Penistone youngster has eyes on the prize for creative charity competition

Author: Champions Date: 20 July 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative 11-year-old from Penistone is celebrating after winning a charity competition to design the front cover of an exciting adventure book, inspired by journeys, mysterious quests and amazing discoveries in real or magical worlds.   In the national competition organised by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, Imogen Johnson won a £50 book voucher and Read more…
Penistone youngster has eyes on the prize for creative charity competition
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