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 eyesight.
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.
Tasty treats are in store at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care branches this week as employees get behind Dementia Awareness Week (15-21 May).
In an age of information overload we all have to sift out what’s relevant and what’s not.
At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care we believe advice on how to look after your sight is important and worth more than a cursory glance. But we’ll keep it brief and simply recommend that you take the messages on board.
The stigma associated with hearing loss seems to finally be breaking down as more people than ever are willing to have their hearing checked.
Ground breaking research being conducted by King’s College London and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute has identified a gene that plays a vital role in our hearing.
Keeping an eye on toddlers is no easy task and when it comes to their welfare we know to be on full alert.
School days are said to be the best of our lives but that’s not likely to be the case if your child’s learning is hampered by a sight problem.
The World Health Organisation is calling for action as the majority of causes which lead to hearing loss in children can be prevented through public health measures. Further, those who have hearing loss can benefit greatly from early identification and suitable, timely interventions.
One way of persuading your child to wear their glasses is to emphasise how their favourite movie characters can’t be without them. How would Harry Potter perform magic the way he does without his signature round specs?
