Is conjunctivitis really that contagious?
Is conjunctivitis really that contagious? What is conjunctivitis? 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 you have faced this, you have had conjunctivitis at some point in your life. A common […]
Your 2023 Opticall personal eyecare report explained
Your 2023 Opticall personal eyecare report explained What is a personal eyecare report? 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 – beyond the explanation we received from our optometrist. A personal eyecare […]
Top tips for living safely at home with a vision impairment
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 higher. Losing your sight at any time in your life can be challenging and daunting, which is […]
The importance of choosing the right eyewear
The importance of choosing the right eyewear | home-visiting opticians How does the right eyewear help your eyesight? Your eyes are one of the most important organs in your body, but unlike other organs, they don’t often hurt when there is something wrong with them. That is why it’s so important to have regular eye […]
Stimulating activities and ideas for older people
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 complete simple tasks such as climbing the stairs, remembering our favourite song or holding conversations like we […]
A home visiting opticians 2022 year in review
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, we were almost able to provide a full year of eyecare support with minimal interruption from Coronavirus […]
Festive singing could help more than just your Christmas spirit!
Festive singing could help more than just your Christmas spirit! The power of festive singing on your body 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 singing. No matter your favourite Christmas […]
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 […]