Opticare News

The Benefits Of Our Eye Health Schemes

Are you aware of our OptiPlan? Our ‘OptiPlan Complete’ is our comprehensive eye care plan, available to all Opticare patients for only £14 per month. Join the OptiPlan and become part of the Opticare family. You can enjoy the benefits of superior eyecare with the added bonus of saving on all your eyewear purchases in […]

Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Guide

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common condition that affects the middle part of your vision. It is more common from the age of 60, and is the leading cause of vision loss for older adults. Whilst AMD does not cause total blindness, it can make everyday activities like reading and recognising faces difficult. Without […]

Dry January, Veganuary, and Your Eyes

Are you taking part in Dry January or Veganuary? Your eyes will probably be thanking you for it! Staying away from alcohol and eating a healthier, balanced diet can have all sorts of positive impacts on your eye health. In this blog, we’re going to look at the impact of alcohol and healthy eating on […]

A Guide To Hearing Tests and Services

We know your hearing is important to you. Hearing loss not only affects your ability to hear but can also have significant impact on your psychological wellbeing. Feeling isolated and excluded from conversations due to hearing difficulties can lead to frustration and diminished quality of life. If you think your hearing may have deteriorated, it […]

Choosing Frames for Winter Sports

For anyone going skiing, snowboarding, or even walking at high altitudes, it’s essential to wear goggles or good quality UV400-rated sunglasses because on mountains, the sun’s harmful UV rays are often underestimated. In fact, the higher the altitude, the greater the ultraviolet radiation is because there is less atmosphere to screen out the harmful rays. […]

A Guide To Winter Eye Care

Based on the current weather, it’s safe to say that we’re now heading into winter. These colder months means it’s imperative to look after both your eyes and body as we head into cold and flu season. We’ve put together a list of our best winter eye care tips to keep your vision clear and […]

Diabetic Retinopathy: A Guide

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Are you aware of diabetic retinopathy? Do you know the steps to take for prevention? In this guide we’re going to cover everything you need to know about diabetic retinopathy, and your eyes and diabetes. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes caused […]

Road Safety: Driving and Your Eyes

As winter approaches and the days get shorter, you’ll tend to find yourself driving in the dark more often. Driving in the dark or at night can be a lot more intimidating than driving during the day, especially for inexperienced drivers. Dark roads, poor visibility, and glare caused by artificial lights are just some of […]

Keeping Your Eyes Safe This Halloween

With Halloween around the corner, you or your children might be busy planning your costume and preparing final touches, but do you know how scary some Halloween costume makeup can be for your eyes? In this blog we’re going to go over advice for keeping you and your child’s eyes safe this Halloween.   Halloween […]

Contact Lenses vs Glasses: A Guide

Are you considering making the switch from glasses to contact lenses? Contact lenses can have many advantages over glasses especially when it comes to sports. In this blog we’re going to look into the benefits of contact lenses over glasses and why you should consider trying them for yourself. The Benefits of Contact Lenses  Wider […]