Expert eye & hearing care blogs

Why does my vision feel worse when I’m tired?

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 8 October 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

If you’re wondering why your vision feels worse when you’re tired, you’re far from alone. Whether it’s hours spent reading, working on a screen, or simply focusing on close-up tasks, tired eyes are one of the most common complaints we hear – and thankfully, most ways to relieve tired eyes are simple and easy to Read more…
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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…
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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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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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Back to School: Why a Kids Eye Test Should Be on Your Checklist

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 20 July 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

New term, new pencil case, new shoes – and somewhere on that back-to-school list, one important task parents can easily forget: booking their kid’s eye test. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have more than 85 years of experience helping families look after their eye health. Every year, we see the same pattern: as Read more…
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Ear wax: everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 25 June 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

Let’s talk about ear wax. It might not be the most glamorous of topics, but it’s something that affects a surprising number of people, and a lot of the advice floating around out there is, frankly, not great. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we’ve been supporting people’s hearing and eye care needs for over Read more…
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How to Fix Hearing Aids: troubleshooting common problems

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 22 May 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

Hearing aids are a brilliant piece of technology, but like any device, they can occasionally play up. Before booking a repair or assuming the worst, it’s worth working through a few simple checks. Many of the most common hearing aid problems come down to one thing: the battery. Understanding how long hearing aid batteries last Read more…
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People taking action on their hearing health earlier than ever

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 May 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is launching its ‘Hear Today, Think Tomorrow’ campaign backed by a decade of customer data revealing that younger people are now seeking hearing care in record numbers. The campaign is part of the company’s Dementia Action Week activity (18-24 May 2026) in partnership with its chosen charity, Alzheimer’s Society.  Its Read more…
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Common Vision Changes and How to Spot Them

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 1 May 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

Our eyesight is something many of us take for granted – until something changes. Vision can change so gradually that we barely notice them at first. You might find yourself squinting at your phone, struggling to read a menu in a dimly lit restaurant, or rubbing your eyes after a long day at your desk. Read more…
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