Understanding how Dementia can affect your eyesight | Dementia Action Week
Is there a link between Dementia and eyesight? With over 250,000 people in the UK suffering from sight loss with a dementia diagnosis, this Dementia Action Week, Opticall Eye
Vision Health For A Fulfilling Life At Home
Good vision extends beyond the simple act of seeing; it unlocks the full richness of life that resides comfortably within the confines of your home. For those who spend a sig
Crafting Activities To Enhance Wellbeing For People Living With Low Vision In Care Home Settings
Wellbeing Activities for Care Home Residents with Low Vision In care home settings, ensuring that residents with low vision have access to engaging and meaningful activities i
Cataracts and Independence: Early Detection and Treatment
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Deaf Awareness Week UK: A Symphony of Silence
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The Not-So-Obvious Connection: How Stress is Looking Out for Your Eyes
The Link Between Stress and Eyesight Have you ever felt the insistent throb of a headache after a day crammed with meetings or noticed your eyes rebelling with dryness or blur
Understanding the Impact of Diabetes on Eye Health: Insights from Opticall Eyecare
Diabetes, a condition marked by high blood sugar levels, can significantly impact various aspects of health, including vision. At Opticall Eyecare, we emphasise the importance
Empowering Women in Vision: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
Empowering Women in Vision: Celebrating International Women's Day 2024 Introduction to Women’s Role in Ophthalmology
Exploring the Connection Between Stress and Eye Health: Comprehensive Insights
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an all-too-common part of our lives, affecting countless individuals globally. According to Champion Health, the statistics for
Love Your Eyes: Eye Care Tips for This Valentine’s Day
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New Year, New Vision: Setting Eye Health Resolutions with Opticall Eyecare
As we usher in the New Year, it’s time to focus on resolutions that truly matter – like taking better care of our eyes. Eye health is often overlooked, but it’s an integral p
A home visiting optician | Year In Review 2023
We gave you some top tips on stimulating activities for older adults We are all aware that as we become older, our physical and mental health may take decline. Often, we are
Revolutionise Eye Care Management in Your Care Home with Our Digital Portal
Streamlining eyecare services with our Digital Eyecare Portal Transform the way you manage eye care for your residents. The Opticall Digital Eyecare Portal offers care homes
Regular Eye Exams Are Important for Maintaining Good Vision
As the famous saying goes, “eyes are the windows to the soul,” but they are also the windows to the world. Our eyes allow us to perceive the beauty of nature, the faces of lo
Empowering Independence: Sighted Guide Training for Adults with Sight Loss
Living with sight loss can be challenging, but it doesn’t mean giving up on independence and mobility. In the UK, various support systems are in place to empower individuals
5 Common Eye Problems and How to Treat Them at Home
Understanding common eye problems As a home visiting opticians company, we understand that eye problems can be frustrating and uncomfortable. While it’s always recommended to
Clear Vision Ahead: Understanding Myopia, National Eye Health Week, and Opticall Eyecare
Myopia, commonly known as near-sightedness, is a prevalent eye condition affecting millions of people in the United Kingdom. It is characterised by the inability to see distan
How Much Screen Time is Too Much? Tips from Home Visiting Opticians
In today’s digital age, screen time has become an integral part of our lives. From smartphones and tablets to computers and televisions, we are constantly surrounded by screen
Unwind and Refresh: Top Meditation Tips from Home Visiting Opticians
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to neglect our well-being, including our eye health. As home visiting opticians, we believe in a holistic approach to eye ca
Combating Loneliness: Brightening Lives through Engaging Outings and Support
Loneliness can have profound and detrimental effects on an individual’s physical and mental well-being. The impact of this pervasive issue is particularly concerning in the U
Essential Tips for Preventing and Reducing Dry Eye Syndrome
Say Goodbye to Dry Eyes: Essential Tips for Preventing and Reducing Dry Eye Syndrome Understanding Dry Eye Syndrome Dry eye syndrome is a common eye condition that affects man
Look after your eyes: 8 ways to keep a healthy eyesight
Protecting our eyes is crucial because it ensures that they stay healthy and perform optimally. We rely heavily on our vision to navigate the world and be able to interpret wh
Knowing your face shape and choosing the right frame wear
The importance of choosing the right frame wear Finding the right glasses involves a lot of considerations, from style to colour to comfort. There’s one more factor you might
Don’t get caught out by hay fever this summer!
Don't get caught out by hay fever this summer! What is hay fever, and how can it affect our eyesight?
Understanding and living with age-related macular degeneration
Losing your sight or coming to terms with the thought of future sight loss can be an incredibly difficult time in anyone’s life. Being diagnosed with age-related macular dege
Is conjunctivitis really that contagious?
Have you ever woken up in the morning with red, puffy or itchy eyes? Are they seemingly stuck together with ‘sleepy dust’ and are weepy throughout the day? Chances are, if y
Your 2023 Opticall personal eyecare report explained
For those of us who regularly attend an optical appointment, we are often left with many questions about the condition of our eyes and how this will affect our futures – beyon
Top tips for living safely at home with a vision impairment
Modifying your home for a vision impairment Vision impairments can affect anyone, but for those over a certain age, the chance of developing age-related vision loss becomes hi
The importance of choosing the right eyewear
| home-visiting opticians How does the right eyewear help your eyesight?
Stimulating activities and ideas for older people
Taking care of your client’s cognitive health We are all aware that as we become older, our physical and mental health may take decline. Often, we are no longer able to compl
A home visiting opticians 2022 year in review
2022 has been an exciting year for Opticall Eyecare What an exciting year it has been for the team at Opticall Eyecare. Following two difficult years of the COVID pandemic, w
Festive singing could help more than just your Christmas spirit!
It’s that time of year when we gather together for a warm drink before hitting the streets, the local church, or the parish hall for a good old-fashioned bit of festive singin
What do individuals with tunnel vision actually see?
If you’ve ever wondered what does tunnel vision look like, the answer can be unsettling. Tunnel vision, also known as peripheral vision loss, creates a narrowed field of visio
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 f
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
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 n
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 ste
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
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 h
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 Catarac
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 su
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 item
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 re
The life of a visually impaired person
Someone who is visually impaired has vision that affects their ability to perform normal activities of daily living. Some of the causes of their visual impairment or loss of v
Look up at the sky – the benefits of stargazing
Look up at the sky - the benefits of stargazing Stargazing is a free, relaxing hobby accessible to everyone. All you need are your eyes and a dark location away from artificia
New Years Resolutions for Good Eyesight
Happy new year to you all! We hope that 2022 has started well for you. Have you set yourself any new years resolutions, maybe ones to help improve your health…what about your
How is it December already?!
What a year it has been! We couldn’t have made it through without you.
Visual Aids for Christmas Gifts
With Christmas creeping up on us (less than 7 weeks away!) we thought we would write this handy blog for Christmas present ideas. So , what could be the best gift for a blind
Love Your Eyes This World Sight Day
World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, to focus global attention on vision impairment, including blindness. This year, World Sig
World Mental Health Day
You may be thinking why is a mobile optician writing about a blog about mental health. Well we are just as passionate about mental health as we are about eye health. We wanted
Healthy habits for your vision
It’s National Eye Health Week so we have put together this blog with 10 top tips to keep your eyes healthy and to give you the gift of optimum vision so you can see, live and
The Effect of Alzheimers on Eyesight
By learning more about dementia and understanding changes in memory and behaviour, you and your loved ones can feel empowered to reach out for the help and support you need.
Do opticians visit care homes?
At Opticall we pride ourselves on our completely mobile home-visiting optician’s service for those with age or health issues (who cannot make it to the high-street optician).
Who can get a free NHS eye test voucher?
At Opticall Eyecare, we believe everyone deserves clear vision, no matter their financial situation. If you live in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshir
How can our home visit opticians detect diabetes?
With Diabetes Week falling on the week of 14th-20th June 2021, we thought that it would be a good idea to highlight the importance of having your eyes tested regularly. During
Eye Test At Home Eligibility Checker: Our Easy Guide To Check If You’re Eligible
Eye Test at Home - Your Guide to Eligibility and Booking If you or someone you care for is unable to leave home unaccompanied, accessing regular eye care can be a challenge.
The eye tests our home visit opticians carry out
The typical home eye test begins with one of our mobile opticians visiting your home on a prearranged day, and they will usually call before to check if it’s still convenient.
Christmas eye care gift ideas
Are you looking for last minute eye care gifts to help that special loved one see, live and enjoy their best lives in 2021. You’ve come to the right place! In this blog we wil
Cataracts explained – What you need to know
The lens in your eye is a small transparent disc that acts as a natural lens to focus light rays onto the retina. A cataract forms when blurry/cloudy patches (protein build up
Opticall – Home visit opticians during Lockdown 2.0
Opticall, the mobile opticians that do home visits, that’s us! We are still running through the current Lockdown 2. 0 and we will continue to offer our completely mobile opti
Getting back to what we love…being your mobile optician
We have all had some challenging times due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, but we don’t want this situation to negatively impact on your eyesight and therefore your lifestyl
Optician Comparison – home visit opticians vs high street opticians
A routine eye test with us is the equivalent, if not better, than going to your regular high street opticians such as Vision Express, Boots or Specsavers.
Importance of having eye tests
You may be thinking of putting off booking your regular eye tests because of the risk of COVID-19 but we want to reassure you that we strictly adhere to the latest NHS guideli
Opticall’s Covid-19 practices for returning to routine eye tests
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 eld
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, yo
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.
Home Eye Tests: Our Frequently Asked Questions Blog
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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
Craft Activities For Visually Impaired Adults
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.
What’s the best lighting for care homes?
S THE BEST LIGHTING FOR CARE HOMES? What type of lighting helps your residents’ eyes/vision?
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 Nort