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Diabetes and Your Eyes: Why Regular Check-ups Matter

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 24 November 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

Did you know that diabetes is one of the main causes of preventable sight loss in the UK? i It’s a sobering statistic that underscores just how important regular eye examinations are – not only for maintaining good vision but also for detecting early signs of diabetes before serious complications develop. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Read more…

Diabetes and Your Eyes: Why Regular Check-ups Matter

Cleaning Hearing Aids: A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Maintenance

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 November 2025 Read time: 4 minutes

If you wear hearing aids, you’ll know just how important they are to your daily life. These sophisticated devices help you stay connected with the world around you, but like any piece of technology, they need proper care to function at their best. That’s why cleaning hearing aids correctly is essential for maintaining both performance Read more…

Cleaning Hearing Aids: A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Maintenance

Driving and Vision: Improving Safety Behind the Wheel

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 November 2025 Read time: 4 minutes

Author: Kevin Gutsell President of ABDO For many individuals, driving represents freedom, independence and quality of life. It provides access to employment, healthcare, social connection and leisure activities. However, safe driving relies heavily on visual performance. Optometrists, as eye care professionals, are in a unique position to advise, identify risks and recommend solutions that Read more…

Driving and Vision: Improving Safety Behind the Wheel

Having THE Talk: How to Discuss Hearing Loss with Your Loved Ones

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

Survey reveals nearly half of parents and grandparents believe young people have lost the art of listening

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

“What Glasses Suit My Face?” Your Frame Styling: Find Your Style

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

Common Eye Conditions Explained

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 15 September 2025 Read time: 7 minutes

Our eyes are the window to our health, and understanding common eye conditions is essential for maintaining optimal vision throughout your life. At Scrivens, with over 85 years of experience as a leading eye care specialist in the UK, we regularly help customers understand and manage a range of common eye conditions in the UK Read more…

Eye Prescription Explained: A Complete Guide

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 10 September 2025 Read time: 5 minutes

Your eyes are the window to your health and having your eye prescription explained is a crucial part of maintaining optimal vision and long-term eye health. At Scrivens, with over 85 years of experience as a leading eye care specialist in the UK, we understand that optical eye test prescriptions can seem confusing at first Read more…

Eye Prescription Explained: A Complete Guide

Age-Related Hearing Changes: Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 September 2025 Read time: 5 minutes

Have you been turning up the TV or asking people to repeat themselves more often? You’re not imagining things, and you’re not alone. Almost half of people over 50 notice changes to their hearing, and by age 70, around seven in ten experience some form of hearing loss. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, with Read more…

Age-Related Hearing Changes: Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?

How Do Varifocals Work? Reading Glasses vs Varifocals

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 3 September 2025 Read time: 4 minutes

As we get older, many of us notice changes in our vision. Holding books at arm’s length, struggling with menus or finding close-up tasks more difficult are all common signs of presbyopia, the natural, age-related decline in near vision. The good news is there are excellent solutions available. But with options like reading glasses and Read more…

How Do Varifocals Work? Reading Glasses vs Varifocals

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