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Driving and Vision: Improving Safety Behind the Wheel

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 November 2025 Read time: 6 minutes

Author: Kevin Gutsell President of ABDO   For many people, driving represents independence and quality of life. It enables mobility, employment, and social connection. However, safe driving depends heavily on vision. As eye care professionals, optometrists are uniquely positioned to educate patients, identify risks, and recommend solutions that preserve and possibly enhance and improve both Read more…
Driving and Vision: Improving Safety Behind the Wheel
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Having THE Talk: How to Discuss Hearing Loss with Your Loved Ones

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 November 2025 Read time: 6 minutes

Over half the UK population aged 55 or more have hearing loss and this increases to 80% for people 70 years and over¹, yet it remains one of the most difficult health topics to discuss with family and friends. Whether you’re concerned about a loved one’s hearing or you’re experiencing changes yourself, these conversations can Read more…
Having THE Talk: How to Discuss Hearing Loss with Your Loved Ones
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Survey reveals nearly half of parents and grandparents believe young people have lost the art of listening

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 1 November 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is campaigning to safeguard the art of listening after a survey revealed nearly half of parents and grandparents believe younger generations have become significantly worse listeners, with devices and digital distractions blamed for the decline. The research, commissioned by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care for Hearing Awareness Month, found that Read more…
Survey reveals nearly half of parents and grandparents believe young people have lost the art of listening
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Esmé has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 15 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative nine-year-old from Bourne End has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Esmé Gumbs was presented with a fun model of her design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Read more…
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Former mayor says opticians saved her sight as new branch opens

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 13 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A former Mayor of Bromyard has cut the ribbon on a newly refurbished opticians – the same branch that saved her eyesight three years ago. Dr Dee Dunne-Thomas was invited to officially reopen Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Broad Street following a major upgrade to the premises. The gesture recognises not only her years Read more…
Former mayor says opticians saved her sight as new branch opens
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Eden has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 9 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative nine-year-old from Newark has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Eden Ravenlock was presented with a fun model of her design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Read more…
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Noah has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 8 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative eight-year-old from Hedge End has his eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Noah Aitken was presented with a fun model of his design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Read more…
Noah has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs
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All eyes on new team at local opticians who stage charity coffee morning with Town Mayor as guest of honour

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 6 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

The new team at a Blandford Forum optician introduced themselves to the community with a charity coffee morning that included a special visit from the Town Mayor. Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care on Market Place hosted the event as their first community initiative since arriving at the branch. The team, led by branch manager Gemma Read more…
All eyes on new team at local opticians who stage charity coffee morning with Town Mayor as guest of honour
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Rufus has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative nine-year-old from Leyton has his eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Rufus Jennings was presented with a fun model of his design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Read more…
Rufus has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs
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“What Glasses Suit My Face?” Your Frame Styling: Find Your Style

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 17 September 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

What is frame styling all about? Frame styling is all about finding what glasses suit my face best, choosing eyewear that complements your features, colouring and confidence. The process focuses on four key factors: Face shape Skin tone Hair colour Confidence   Each of these helps determine what type of glasses suit my face and Read more…
“What Glasses Suit My Face?” Your Frame Styling: Find Your Style
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