Ask the optician – summer eye care
As temperatures rise and everyone hits the beach, we see more and more people coming into the store with sore eyes. Here’s how to protect yours...
A simple eye test can uncover a host of underlying diseases
A surprising amount can be revealed from an eye test, from macular degeneration to brain tumours
Make looking after your eyes your New Year’s resolution
Here we answer some questions about eye health and what you can do to look after your eyes better this year.
Specsavers: There is a perfect pair of specs for everyone
On the 27th of February, Kylie Minogue launched her first ever eyewear
collection exclusively at Specsavers, which combine elegance and edginess, reflecting Kylie’s own personal...
What can I expect when visiting the optician in Spain as COVID-19 lockdown eases?
AS things start going back to normal as lockdown eases, it’s not unusual to feel a bit nervous about visiting your opticians....
How many people suffer from visual impairments?
The total cost of sight loss to the UK economy is in the region of £28 billion a year
How to choose the best glasses for the perfect fit
How to choose the right glasses to look your best, writes Amrik Sappal, Store Director, Specsavers Opticas Fuengirola
Specsavers Opticas has everything you need to know about eye care at both ends of the generation scale
If you are looking after your grandchildren on a regular basis, you need to think about how to keep their eyes healthy and protect against injuries
Ask the Optician – Summer eye care
A how-to guide on protecting your eyes this summer
How to choose the right glasses to look your best
Leighton Griffiths, Store Director at Specsavers Opticas Marbella, gives the low down on how to look best in specs
Smoking and sight loss
We all know that it’s not healthy for you to smoke, but few people know that it can also affect your vision
What does World Diabetes Day have to do with eyesight?
Diabetes can affect your eyes
Parents in Spain advised to check that poor eye sight is not holding their children back, says Specsavers Opticas
Conditions such as squint and amblyopia (lazy eye) can be treated more effectively if they are picked up earlier
Ask the Optician – What is Digital Retinal Photography?
Amrik Sappal of Specsavers Opticas Fuengirola, talks about retinal photography and why it is an important eye health innovation
Ask the Optician
Children’s eye health by Amrik Sappal, store director, Specsavers Opticas Fuengirola
Specsavers Opticas reveals the key tips to protect your vision while staring at screens and teleworking during Spain’s COVID-19...
DAILY routines for people in Spain have changed dramatically in response to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
With more...
There’s lots to consider when making the switch to contact lenses
CONTACT lenses are perfect for a summer packed full of fun and sport. So, I have put together a few questions and answers to...
Ask the Optician: Why should I have an eye test?
Leighton Griffiths from Specsavers Marbella explains the importance of regular eye tests
Specsavers Opticas in Spain launches national fundraising campaign in aid of ONCE Foundation for Guide Dogs
Vision loss can be incredibly isolating, leading to feelings of loneliness and depression
Specsavers Opticas’ 10th Spanish anniversary celebrated with free eye tests and discounts
Marbella and Fuengirola stores offering glasses for just 10€
Ask the Optician – Cataracts
Q: What are cataracts?
A: There are three main types:
• Nuclear cataract – this causes gradual reduction in vision
• Cortical cataract – this may give...
Dry eyes in the winter months
This month, the team from Specsavers explain dry eye and offer a few hints to help prevent eye soreness over the coldest months of the year
As well as expertise in eye care, what other support does Specsavers Opticas provide to the visually impaired in...
IN March Specsavers Opticas announced the launch of its national fundraising campaign in aid of ONCE Foundation for Guide Dogs
The leading cause of severe sight loss for over 55s in the western world
Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative retinal eye disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. Smokers double the risk of developing it
How to look after your children’s eyes this summer
This time of year there are lots of hazards for the eyes
Eye spy some cigarettes: How smoking can damage your eyes
Even e-cigarettes may be harmful to the eyes
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