Shorter daylight hours, icy roads and limited visibility can make winter driving feel both challenging and unsafe.
While many drivers take precautions by equipping their vehicles with de-icer and an ice scraper, one important aspect that is often overlooked is the impact of winter weather on eyesight.
Hearing loss affects 12 million people in the UK, with age related hearing loss being the most common cause.
As we get older, our hearing tends to deteriorate due to gradual wear and tear to tiny sensory ‘hair cells’ in the cochlea (hearing organ in the inner ear). Decline in our hearing tends to be gradual, it’s often not identified until the impact on a person’s mental health, and well-being has become significant.
Our eyes are among the most precious assets we possess, providing us with the gift of sight that allows us to experience the world around us. However, our eyes can be vulnerable to various conditions that may compromise our vision.
For most children school is a happy, fulfilling experience with heads bursting with new facts, figures and skills. But for some, it’s a tough process and progress is slow.
But this may not be down to laziness or a learning difficulty, but simply due to poor eyesight. According to the Department of Education, more than 1.5 million school-aged children in England could be living with an undiagnosed sight problem.
A Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care customer survey has revealed that spectacle wearers can find their glasses a hindrance when it comes to enjoying the simple pleasures in life.
Respondents to the survey said their glasses got in the way of them cooking (35%), playing with their children and grandchildren (30%), playing sport (29%) and driving (15%).
Did you know that diabetes is the number one cause of blindness of people of working age in the UK? That is why having regular eye tests are so important, as they are a very good way of detecting signs of diabetes.
At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience helping people care for their eye health, including conditions such as diabetes.
Summer is here and so is Festival season. Wearing contact lenses can be a great way to enjoy the event, but let’s face it, festivals are not always the most hygienic of settings!
At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience helping people care for their eye health, including a team of contact lens specialists.
Experiencing cloudy vision? Giving your specs a good clean might not be enough – it could be that your clouded vision is in fact due to cataracts.
At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience helping people care for their eye health, including conditions such as cataracts. Cataracts are the main cause of impaired vision and are more likely to develop as we get older. An estimated one in three people over the age of 65 have this common condition.
Longer, brighter days are here, bringing with them the beautiful blooms of summer. When we step outside, we are greeted by a refreshing bouquet of colours, from golden yellows and bright reds to fresh greens and stunning blues.
We understand how important it is to look after your hearing and the difference it can make on your physical and emotional well-being. If you are considering buying a hearing aid or have been recommended to try them following a hearing appointment, it can be confusing to know how to choose the right one for your needs.
