MORE than three quarters of over-35s in Plymouth may be displaying at least one of the signs associated with presbyopia – despite half believing their eyesight is good.
The figure has been revealed by Specsavers as raises awareness of the condition, which is most common in adults over 40. Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects and is a natural...
PLYMOUTH’S over-70s are bucking the age-related stereotype by embracing digital technology to tackle social isolation and stay connected.
A recent survey asked people aged over 70 about their use of online platforms, with more than 80% of over-70s saying they were confident using the internet, social media, and tech devices.
The Specsavers survey, in partnership with Royal...
RICK Astley has urged people in Plymouth to avoid the embarrassment of mishearing lyrics by having regular audiology tests.
This comes as the music legend has linked up with Specsavers to re-record his iconic hit single Never Gonna Give You Up using lyrics people have misheard for years – including “you wouldn’t catch nits from any other guy” and “your aunt’s been naked”.
OPTICIANS in Plymouth have helped to contribute to recycling more than 50 tonnes of glasses and eyecare materials that customers have dropped off.
The total has been unveiled by Specsavers Plymouth stores as part of Recycle Week (16-22 October). It also marks reaching the significant milestone of recycling the equivalent of 1 million pairs of glasses, at stores across the UK, since...
PLYMOUTH’S Matthew Rattenbury is urging people to ensure they have regular eye tests to spot serious conditions that can lead to vision loss and even blindness.
At only 35, Matthew has narrow-angle glaucoma. If left untreated it can lead to full glaucoma, which can cause irreversible damage to someone’s vision.
He is currently on the NHS waiting list to have a type of laser...
PLYMOUTH’S worst football team will have a chance to receive face-to-face training from a world-class footballing legend.
Specsavers is keen to hear from clubs in and around Plymouth as part of its nationwide search to find a grassroots football team in desperate need of a little help.
The community opticians and audiologists is giving one local club the once-in-a-lifetime...
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.
Plymouth opticians are reminding people about the eye-health services they provide on behalf of the NHS which can save unnecessary trips to the GP or hospital Emergency Department.
High street optometrists form part of primary care by being the first point of contact for a range of sudden onset eye conditions or concerns, in the same way that GPs cover broader aspects of health....
NEWLY qualified optometrist Katie Martin has completed her pre-registration qualifications in just 11 months, leaving her Plymouth Colleagues awestruck.
Pre-reg optometrists like Katie have two years and three months to complete the training, so her achievement has amazed others at the store.
Nathan Burn, a director at Specsavers Plymouth, says: ‘We’ve all said a huge...
