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Plymouth opticians are warning that children’s poor eyesight can cause learning and behaviour problems if left untreated.

As the summer holidays draw to a close, Specsavers Plymouth is raising awareness of the importance of good vision to children’s education.

Good eyesight is vital for children, with regular check-ups being the best way to spot any problems and treat them...

THE brave new world of virtual reality is driving sight awareness in the South West, thanks to an innovative Torquay optometrist.

Simon Simmonds, a director at the Specsavers Torquay stores, recently used the cutting-edge 4D world as part of a lecture to demonstrate the all-too-real dangers of getting behind the wheel of a car for people who have glaucoma.

He was able to let...

A 29-YEAR-OLD from Torquay has praised Specsavers after an emergency eye test led to her being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Lauren Percival had been suffering with debilitating headaches for months, before she woke up one day with double vision and being sick.

She contacted the Specsavers Torquay store and was given an emergency appointment. Optometrist Simon Simmonds...