Opticall’s Covid-19 practices for returning to routine eye tests
OPTICALL’S COVID-19 PRACTICES FOR RETURNING TO ROUTINE EYE TESTS We want to reassure our local communities that we are truly passionate about delivering outstanding eye care to the elderly, vulnerable and those shielding during this COVID-19 pandemic. We will be resuming our mobile optician services from August 2020, and when we return we will ensure […]
Food for good eyesight – what to eat
FOOD FOR GOOD EYESIGHT – WHAT TO EAT Did you know there are certain types of food you should be eating to help you improve your eye health to help you take better care of your vision/eyesight. Here at Optical, your local mobile optician, we’ve compiled a list of the Best Food for good eyesight […]
Protecting your eyes from the sun
PROTECTING YOUR EYES FROM THE SUN Here we share our top tips for protecting your eyes from sun damage with this gorgeous sunny weather. Enjoy the sun but stay safe by remembering this vital information. Wear Sunglasses It is really important to wear sunglasses in the bright sunshine. When buying sunglasses you should always look […]
Home Eye Tests: Our Frequently Asked Questions Blog
OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BLOG As local opticians who do home visits, we thought we’d compile all the questions we get asked frequently and put them together in this blog, so you have somewhere handy to find them. If you or someone else is unable to leave home or finds it difficult to visit a […]
Taking care of our mental health with Mindfulness
TAKING CARE OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH WITH MINDFULNESS I know what you are thinking…what has a company of home-visiting opticians who specialise in free NHS home eye examinations and eye care for those in care homes got to do with mental health issues and helping us with mindfulness? Well, our Business Strategy Lead, Reshma Pancholi, […]
Craft Activities For Visually Impaired Adults in 2025
Craft Activities For Visually Impaired Adults in 2025 Your eyesight may change as you get older, but it doesn’t mean you have to give up on arts and crafts. This guide covers craft activities for visually impaired adults in 2025. All of these ideas are suitable for any age or ability, even if you have […]
What’s the best lighting for care homes?
WHAT’S THE BEST LIGHTING FOR CARE HOMES? What type of lighting helps your residents’ eyes/vision? Did you know that the lighting you have in your care homes has an impact on your residents’ vision? Conducting eye tests at home for the elderly may help understand how your lighting may impact your residents. Your residents, especially […]
Understanding Glaucoma: Your Essential Guide to Eye Health
Understanding Glaucoma: Your Essential Guide to Eye Health Welcome to our comprehensive guide on glaucoma and eye health. As home-visiting opticians serving Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Northwest London, we’re marking World Glaucoma Week by sharing vital information about this common condition. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage […]