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 […]
Healthy habits for your vision
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 enjoy life. Here’s 10 things that we suggest you could easily (or maybe not!) […]
The Effect of Alzheimers on Eyesight
The Effect of Alzheimers on Eyesight Learn more about dementia 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. This month, we’re encouraging everyone to know the signs and symptoms of dementia so they […]