Expert eye & hearing care blogs

Look and learn about glaucoma

Post on Mon 13th Mar 2023

Did you know that glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness but it can be treated if detected and treated early enough?
At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience helping people care for their eye health, including conditions such as glaucoma. 


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Dry January – a kick start to your goals

Post on Thu 5th Jan 2023

A new year signals a new start. Many of us resolve to take better care of our health, others vowing to take up a new hobby or start saving more money. Dry January has become a popular way to kick start the year, offering many people seeing it as an opportunity to immerse themselves in their journey to achieve their goals.


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Gorgeous frames for this party season

Post on Fri 16th Dec 2022

Party season is here, so what glasses are the best for going out-out? You may have treated yourself to a sparkly new outfit or dusted down the tux, but do your glasses lack that extra dazzle?

At Scrivens Opticians & hearing Care, we have over 80 years of experience of helping people choose the right frames to complement their look. To help with inspiration we’ve created this guide to the frames that will not only set off your party look, but will be equally stylish for the office or casual drink with friends.


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Give the gift of hearing this Christmas

Post on Thu 1st Dec 2022

From carol singing to jingle bells and party celebrations to family reunions, the Christmas season is abuzz with happy sounds.
It’s traditionally that time of year reserved for our nearest and dearest; a whirl of activity and excitement and hectic rounds of social gatherings.


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Back to school: why are eye tests an important back-to-school prep

Post on Wed 12th Oct 2022

Children's visual skills are being tested in school. Increased workloads and homework impose considerable pressure on children's eyes, and youngsters rely on their eyesight in order to study effectively and succeed.
As the new school year begins, Scrivens Opticians conducted a survey to understand how parents view and protect their children's eye health. Read more to discover parents’ perceptions around eye health and how to protect your children’s eyes.


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5 Key benefits of intelligent hearing aids

Post on Tue 26th Jul 2022

Technological advances continue at a pace, improving and transforming lives in so many ways, and that is certainly the case when it comes to intelligent hearing aids.
These small pieces of kit have a huge impact on people’s health and well-being so it’s not surprising that innovation to widen their benefits is driving change.


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Why you could be fined for driving with and without sunglasses

Post on Tue 19th Jul 2022

The summer heatwave has seen contrasting headlines warning that drivers could be fined for not wearing sunglasses and also fined for wearing the wrong kind of sunglasses at the wheel.

If you’re in the dark over this issue, here’s some timely advice as temperatures rise and the sun beats down.


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