by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Nov 10, 2020 | News, Tips
In recent months, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been seen throughout the world and there has been significant focus on health and hygiene measures to help prevent the spread of the virus. There has also been a lot of discussion on how lockdown measures in...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Oct 21, 2020 | News
We have all heard people refer to their sight as perfect if they have 20/20 vision, but what does it actually mean? You may have also heard about 6/6 vision. The only difference is depending if you are in the UK or America, as it is measured in either feet or metres....
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Sep 8, 2020 | News
National Eye Health Week 2020, which runs from Monday 21st September to Sunday 27th September, is an awareness week aiming to promote the importance of caring for your eye health and attending regular eye tests. At Dominic Tunnell Opticians we utilise the highest...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Jul 30, 2020 | News, Tips
Contact lenses are an ideal solution for those looking for freedom from wearing spectacles. With new advances in technology, many people who couldn’t wear a contact lens before most likely can now. A larger proportion of astigmatic prescriptions can now be corrected...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Jul 21, 2020 | News, Tips
Choosing a new pair of glasses can be more complicated than it sounds. You may find that some frames look amazing on the display shelf, but when you try them on, they just don’t suit you at all. It could be that the shape of this frame style does not compliment the...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Jun 9, 2020 | News, Tips
If you suffer from dry eyes then you are not alone. This common condition can occur during any season and be exacerbated by the climate or environment. How do you know if you have dry eyes? The most common sign that you have dry eyes is not being able to produce...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Apr 23, 2020 | News
MS Awareness Week runs from 20th April – 26th April 2020 in aim to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis, with many people taking to social media as part of #ThisIsMS #MSWeek. MS can affect our bodies in many ways, including our eyesight. While many people...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Apr 6, 2020 | News, Tips
According to the Mental Health Foundation, 74% of UK adults over the past year have experienced overwhelming levels of stress or feelings of being unable to cope. As part of Stress Awareness Month, we would like to discuss the effects of stress on your eyesight. When...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Feb 24, 2020 | News, Tips
As we grow older, our eyesight can begin to change. Eventually, text can become more difficult to read, so you may need to start wearing reading spectacles. These are designed for easy reading in low light settings and to ease any fatigue, headaches or blurry vision...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Jan 22, 2020 | News
Dealing with hearing loss can be both mentally and physically draining. But having to adjust your lifestyle just to make communicating a little easier doesn’t have to be. With so much support and technology available, there is always someone you can turn to when...
