An Opticall guide to protecting the elderly during fireworks season
An Opticall guide to protecting the elderly during fireworks season The interesting history of why we celebrate fireworks night Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. With many of us finding ourselves looking forward to fireworks night every year, often we don’t stop to think about why we celebrate fireworks night passed, […]
Stoptober – how does smoking affect your eyesight?
Stoptober – how does smoking affect your eyesight? Every October, the NHS runs a Public Health England campaign to encourage smokers to quit – Stoptober. There are many health risks for those who smoke, which I’m sure most of you are aware of (e.g. the risk of heart attack, heart disease, lung cancer and many […]
Eyesight Deterioration Information for Caregivers
Eyesight Deterioration Information for Caregivers As a caregiver, it is important to be aware of your resident’s vision and any deterioration to it that would affect their eye health and general quality of life. Due to the nature of your work in a care home with older adults, you will notice that your resident’s eyesight […]
Eye Health Week September 2022
Eye Health Week September 2022 This National Eye Health Week, we wanted to remind you about the importance of looking after your eyes not just for this week but during your whole life. There are simple steps to make that won’t cause major changes to your daily lives but will have your eyesight because your […]
10 signs you may need glasses in 2022
10 signs you may need glasses in 2022 “Do I need glasses?” – have you ever thought this to yourself? Or maybe you have had this thought about one of your friends, family members or other loved ones? This blog will help you decide whether it is time to give us a call to book […]
Providing Person Centred Care
Providing Person Centred Care at Opticall Eyecare What is Person Centred Care? National surveys tell us that over 30% of people want to be more involved in decisions about their care; this situation has hardly changed in a decade. In addition, research studies have consistently shown that when people are more involved in decisions they: have […]
Cataracts Awareness Month
Cataracts Awareness Month – June 2022 June Declared Cataract Awareness Month to Educate Public on World’s Leading Cause of Vision Loss – Prevent Blindness – Prevent Blindness has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month to educate the public on symptoms, types of cataract, cataract surgery and more. (preventblindness.org) With June being Cataracts Awareness Month, we […]
The link between poor eyesight and hayfever
The link between poor eyesight and hay fever The weather forecast is getting nicer with warm, sunny days coming up; this is excellent news for everyone…except for those who suffer from the symptoms of hayfever. Here we give you some advice on how to help your eyes during the hayfever season. What is Hayfever? Hay […]
Making Memory Boxes with Older Adults
Making memory boxes with older adults This is a lovely, creative activity to do with an elderly relative, or with your residents if you are in a care home. It can help them store special memories and precious items that they cherish so they can remember them and/or pass them on to family, friends or […]
The importance of sleep for your eyes
The importance of sleep for your eyes With World Sleep Day coming up on 19th March (the Friday before Spring Vernal Equinox of each year) we thought it was a perfect opportunity to explain some important issues related to types of sleeping and your eyesight. Why is sleeping important for your eyes? Getting a good […]