Name: Scrivens Opticians and Hearing
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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…

Loyal customer launches Penzance opticians branch

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 8 July 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Our Penzance branch chose a loyal customer of 55 years to officially launch the recent relocation. Ann Nankervis, aged 72, who lives locally, performed the honours and was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a gift voucher as a thank you. The grandmother of five, who has lost her sight in one eye said: “I have always Read more…

5 alternative ways to prevent hearing loss

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 July 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

There are a number of reasons people suffer from hearing loss, such as old age, exposure to loud noises and even some illnesses or head injuries can be the cause. However, there are numerous ways which may help to prevent hearing loss – aside from only listening to quiet music or wearing ear protectors – Read more…

Protecting your eyes – staying safe in the sun

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 July 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

During the summer months, we head over to warmer climates in the search for soaring sunshine, also in the hope that it’s not as shy as it is here in the UK. Although vitamin D may be good for our bones, we mustn’t forget the damaging impact the sun’s UV rays can have on our Read more…

Loyal customer launches Colchester opticians branch

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 April 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

A Colchester opticians chose a loyal customer of 18 years to officially launch its new branch. Dawn Brightwell, a retired organiser for Age Concern, performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Sir Isaacs Walk and was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a gift voucher as a thank you. “It was Read more…

Lying about your eye health is a bit short sighted

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 25 May 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

The truth is out there, but not always when having sight tests it seems. A recent survey has found that more than half of people questioned lied about their eye health and the standard of their vision to an optician. When it came to being less than honest, 44% said it was because they wanted Read more…

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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

Loyal customer launches Penzance opticians branch

5 alternative ways to prevent hearing loss

Protecting your eyes – staying safe in the sun

Loyal customer launches Colchester opticians branch

Lying about your eye health is a bit short sighted