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...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Oct 30, 2019 | News, Tips
From sports accidents to factory debris, there are many different causes of eye injuries. Some are simply unavoidable, where others can be prevented very easily by wearing appropriate eyewear. Additionally, several different types of eye injury can be acquired....
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Sep 30, 2019 | News, Tips
Our eyesight is one of our most valuable senses, as it keeps us safe and connected with our surroundings. Therefore, our eyes require a lot of care to function correctly. One step to helping your eyesight is to make sure you are getting all of your essential vitamins....
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Aug 30, 2019 | News, Tips
Most people will have heard of the term 20/20 vision, however, it’s likely that many people aren’t entirely sure what this means. Simply put, 20/20 is a measurement of visual acuity (clarity of vision) based on the Snellen chart – the chart of letters of progressively...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Aug 13, 2019 | News, Tips
With close to 1.5 million people in the UK suffering with Macular Degeneration*, it is important to know the symptoms. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is most common among people in their 50’s and 60’s. Although it does not lead to complete blindness, it can...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | Jun 21, 2019 | News, Tips
With the British Summer just around the corner, it is time to prepare. You may already be aware of the need to protect your skin from long sun exposure. However, sun protection doesn’t stop there. Keeping your eyes healthy during long summer days is crucial. The three...
by Dominic Tunnell Opticians | May 17, 2019 | News
Eye exams are important for adults and children for a number of reasons that go further than just making sure your vision isn’t blurry. An eye examination carried out by an optician can help to find any potential vision problems, as well as any other symptoms that may...
