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Electronic cigarettes could affect your hearing

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 14 September 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Research linking an increased risk of hearing loss to electronic cigarettes has added to concerns over the safety of vaping. Smokers looking to kick the habit are switching to e-cigarettes as a safer option but there are still risks and conflicting views on the effects of long term use. There’s not much doubt that smoking Read more…

Designer frames at your fingertips

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 7 September 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

It’s never been easier to make a style statement on what you wear and how you wear it so you can develop a look that suits you and your personality. And when the world’s top designers use their talent and expertise to produce beautifully crafted and stylish spectacles, it is no surprise that designer frames Read more…

Scrivens pitches in with visionary deal for local youth football club

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 3 September 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Young football players and their parents from a Kings Heath football team are championing the FA’s Respect programme with the visionary support of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care. The Kings Heath Warriors U11s Colts are helping tackle the issue of over-zealous parents, coaches and players who may have a ‘one-eyed’ view of the action, by Read more…

Loyal customer launches Newmarket opticians branch

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 30 August 2016 Read time: 1 minute

A loyal customer who feels at home at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care was chosen to officially launch our new branch in Newmarket. Retired caretaker Keith Field, aged 74, performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on High Street and was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a gift voucher as a Read more…

Kids and contact lenses is child play

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 30 August 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

One of the most common questions we get asked by parents at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is, ‘When can my child start wearing contact lenses?’ The answer usually comes as a surprise – any age. In fact, the reason contact lenses may not be appropriate is nothing to do with age at all, Read more…

Let the music play on but protect your hearing

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 24 August 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Festival goers traipsing through the mud are part of a British summer but while many now prepare for the worst of the weather, how many prepare for the assault on their ears? While great memories are created as the music blasts out from favourite bands at iconic music festivals some people will be left with Read more…

Give contact lenses a sporting chance

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 12 August 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

The start of a new football season ranks highly in the sporting calendar so prepare for passion for our national game to be reignited when the Premier League kicks off this weekend. The Premier superstars may grab the headlines but make no mistake there’ll be passion aplenty too from the footballers keeping it real in Read more…

Keep a clear view on summer eye problems

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 10 August 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Summer is a time for fun and sun when we can relax and recharge the batteries, but the season also brings with it common eye problems. In dry and dusty weather there is a greater chance of irritants being carried on the wind which can cause sore eyes or conjunctivitis. While the condition can be Read more…

Our Rugby branch puts its best foot forward for charity

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 29 July 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Our staffs at Rugby branch have stepped out of their comfort zone to raise over £500 for charity. Scrivens staff in Rugby present The Alzheimers Association with a donation of ?535 after they did a sponsored run for the charitySarah Cave (Manager), Ray Nash (Alzheimers Account Manager) and Belinda Vogt (Dispensing Optician) The team of Read more…

Put eye tests on your school holiday checklist

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 18 July 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

It’s fair to say that for many children the long summer break is a highlight of the school year! At that age who could blame them; it’s a carefree time to spend with family and friends, enjoying the great outdoors hopefully and with thoughts of homework and tests put to one side. For parents it Read more…

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Electronic cigarettes could affect your hearing

Designer frames at your fingertips

Scrivens pitches in with visionary deal for local youth football club

Loyal customer launches Newmarket opticians branch

Kids and contact lenses is child play

Let the music play on but protect your hearing

Give contact lenses a sporting chance

Keep a clear view on summer eye problems

Our Rugby branch puts its best foot forward for charity

Put eye tests on your school holiday checklist