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Eye up our facts about contact lenses

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 29 January 2019 Read time: 3 minutes

If you need to correct your vision and have set your sights on a new look that gives you greater flexibility and freedom, contact lenses are a great option. Here are seven facts which may sway you to make the switch. 1. Anyone can wear contact lenses Advances in technology mean contact lenses are now Read more…
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Play it safe this winter and check your vision

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 January 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

Few people look forward to winter motoring when testing conditions like icy roads or driving snow make journeys difficult and test skills behind the wheel. Drivers know it’s the season to take extra care and precautions to ensure that they and their vehicles are up to the challenge. To play it safe this winter it’s Read more…
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Treating hearing loss aids fight against depression

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 January 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

It’s that time of year when many of us make resolutions to improve our health, both physically and mentally. Taking action to improve our hearing may not be high on the list, but it certainly makes a difference when it comes to our wellbeing. New research has underlined the importance of treating hearing loss in Read more…
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Giving children’s eyes a break this Christmas

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 December 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

The promise of a Christmas break from school fills many children with excitement and good cheer and who could blame them. It’s a chance to have fun away from studies, homework and exam pressures. But what if it was also good for their eyesight too? Some believe the longer we spend in education the more Read more…
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Loyal Customers Launch Peterborough Opticians

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 December 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

Loyal customers Eric and Sue Hooper were the focus of attention when they were chosen to officially open our new Peterborough branch. The retired local couple performed the honours at Westgate Optical, Westgate, and were presented with flowers and gift vouchers as a thank you. The former Westgate Optical branch has relocated from its long-time Read more…
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Seeing the way to safer driving

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 December 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

Winter driving can be testing, from steering your way through icy conditions to tackling the challenges of fading light and shorter days. Indeed today, 5th December, is said to be statistically the most dangerous, judging from motor insurance claims for accidents. It makes sense to take extra care on the roads during the winter months, Read more…
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Don’t let hearing loss be a party pooper

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 26 November 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

Christmas is coming, a great time for ramping up the social whirl and joining in celebrations with family and friends. Whether it’s the appeal of turkey and trees, gifts galore, Christmas carols or a heady mix of mulled wine and mince pies, the festive season evokes and creates so many memories. Enjoying the party spirit Read more…
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Raising awareness on World Diabetes Day

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 November 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

Today is World Diabetes Day, a global awareness campaign that strikes a chord close to home with 3.7 million people diagnosed with the condition in the UK. The diabetes epidemic is cause for concern as it affects more and more lives and is the leading cause of blindness in people of working age in the Read more…
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Remember, remember…fireworks can damage your hearing

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 November 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

A dazzling fireworks display is a spectacle to behold while the sound effects seem to get louder every year. If you are hosting or attending a firework party this November 5th let’s hope it’s an enjoyable and safe one, but amid the excitement don’t forget to protect your ears. Noise induced hearing loss is caused Read more…
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Let’s hear it for the nation’s favourite voice

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 2 November 2018 Read time: 3 minutes

National treasure, Sir David Attenborough, has topped a Scrivens poll to find the nation’s favourite voice. The much-loved 92-year-old broadcaster beat Hollywood great Morgan Freeman to claim the top spot. In third place was actor and author Stephen Fry, followed by Dame Judi Dench and former 007, Sean Connery. Other famous names to make the Read more…
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