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Driving and Vision: Improving Safety Behind the Wheel

Adam Townsley

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

Author: Kevin Gutsell President of ABDO   For many people, driving represents independence and quality of life. It enables mobility, employment, and social connection. However, safe driving depends heavily on vision. As eye care professionals, optometrists are uniquely positioned to educate patients, identify risks, and recommend solutions that preserve and possibly enhance and improve both Read more…
Driving and Vision: Improving Safety Behind the Wheel
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Esmé has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 15 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative nine-year-old from Bourne End has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Esmé Gumbs was presented with a fun model of her design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Read more…
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Former mayor says opticians saved her sight as new branch opens

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 13 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A former Mayor of Bromyard has cut the ribbon on a newly refurbished opticians – the same branch that saved her eyesight three years ago. Dr Dee Dunne-Thomas was invited to officially reopen Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Broad Street following a major upgrade to the premises. The gesture recognises not only her years Read more…
Former mayor says opticians saved her sight as new branch opens
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Eden has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 9 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative nine-year-old from Newark has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Eden Ravenlock was presented with a fun model of her design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Read more…
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Noah has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 8 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative eight-year-old from Hedge End has his eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Noah Aitken was presented with a fun model of his design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Read more…
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All eyes on new team at local opticians who stage charity coffee morning with Town Mayor as guest of honour

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 6 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

The new team at a Blandford Forum optician introduced themselves to the community with a charity coffee morning that included a special visit from the Town Mayor. Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care on Market Place hosted the event as their first community initiative since arriving at the branch. The team, led by branch manager Gemma Read more…
All eyes on new team at local opticians who stage charity coffee morning with Town Mayor as guest of honour
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Rufus has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative nine-year-old from Leyton has his eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Rufus Jennings was presented with a fun model of his design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Read more…
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Community Hero honours for Halesowen neighbourhood gem

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 3 September 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A Halesowen pensioner has been recognised for her decades of community service and daily acts of kindness with a special award. Shelia Basford, 86, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award, presented by the company’s Halesowen branch team in Cornbow Shopping Centre, along with a luxury afternoon tea hamper. Read more…
Community Hero honours for Halesowen neighbourhood gem
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The Importance of Wearing Prescription Sunglasses: A Professional Perspective

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 12 August 2025 Read time: 6 minutes

Author: Kevin Gutsell President of ABDO   Exploring the Many Benefits of Sunglasses for Eye Health and Everyday Comfort​ Sunglasses are far more than a simple accessory; they serve as an essential tool for protecting eye health, increasing day-to-day comfort, and contribute to personal style. Whether navigating a sun-soaked beach, driving on reflective roads, or Read more…
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All eyes are on relaunched Huddersfield opticians

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 11 August 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

A long-standing customer stepped into the spotlight when she was chosen to officially open a newly relocated opticians in Huddersfield. Retired teacher, Christine Whittell, performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, which has moved to a new, larger unit on New Street. She received a bouquet and a voucher to mark the occasion Read more…
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