Unwind and Refresh: Top Meditation Tips from Home Visiting Opticians
Unwind and Refresh: Top Meditation Tips from Home Visiting Opticians The Power of Meditation for Eye and Overall Health 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 care that encompasses not only regular […]
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 many individuals in the UK. It occurs when the eyes are unable to produce enough tears to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated. This can […]
Understanding how Dementia can affect your eyesight | Dementia Action Week
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 Eyecare explore the link between dementia and sight loss and tell you how you can get […]
Look after your eyes: 8 ways to keep a healthy eyesight
Look after your eyes: 8 ways to keep a healthy eyesight Why is it important to have 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 what we see–so keeping our […]
Knowing your face shape and choosing the right frame wear
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 want to consider: your face shape. Knowing your face shape before shopping for glasses can help […]
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? According to Kleenex UK, with approximately 21 million people of all ages suffering from hay fever, the UK has the highest prevalence of allergies compared to other countries around the world. Hay fever is a […]
Understanding and living with age-related macular degeneration
Understanding and living with age-related macular degeneration What is 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 degeneration (AMD) can make an individual feel isolated and lonely. In this month’s blog post, […]
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 […]