It’s not always easy to recognise when someone’s hearing is declining, and it’s even harder to persuade them to take a hearing test. In this guide, we’ll help you identify the signs of hearing loss and give you actionable tips to encourage a loved one to take a hearing assessment.
Already decided on your festival outfits? Brushed the cobwebs off your old tent and sleeping bag? Great, you’re almost ready!
At M&S Opticians, as a trusted provider of eye and hearing care, we want to make sure that you are protected while having fun. That’s why we’ve gathered 10 festival tips on how to protect your eyes and how to protect your ears during festivals.
Did you know contact lenses have been clinically proven to slow the progression of myopia (short-sightedness) in children? They can also be a real confidence boost for your child as well as a great way to play safely without the hassle of broken specs!
However, getting your child comfortable with contact lens wear requires a bit more care than glasses. In this article, discover 5 tips that will make the transition easier.
It will likely come as no surprise that the number one rule for eating well for your eyes is to eat a healthy, balanced diet. This is the best way to ensure your body is fuelled with the right nutrients to fight against the variety of conditions that can affect your vision.
As a child grows their eyes develop, which means their vision can change. That’s why it’s so important to have your child’s eye sight checked on a regular basis. If your child does require optical assistance, we’ll find a solution to fit their needs and lifestyle.
We’re firmly in winter now – the woolly hats are out and early morning commutes tend to begin with a scraper in one hand and a can of de-icer in the other.
Our daily routines may have changed during lockdown, but applying makeup is one habit most of us stick to religiously. Let’s face it, we don’t want to be caught out on a Zoom call with the boss looking bedraggled.
The 2020/2021 term start is going to be like no other. With the long gap since the end of last year’s classroom sessions and more than a summer of screen time – whether that’s virtual learning or just letting off steam gaming online – it’s as important, if not more, to get our children as prepared as possible for a new year of learning.
The end of summer, and its longer, lighter evenings, can leave some drivers dreading the darker months to come. With the Blinding glare of headlights and poor weather conditions, driving in the autumn and winter months can be challenging, especially if you wear glasses.
Did you know half of all sight loss is avoidable?
That’s why we’re ‘Looking out for your eyes’ this National Eye Health week, 21st-27th September 2020.
