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Medics recognised in Spain for their work during pandemic on International Nurses Day
NURSES and other medics are being thanked for their hard work during the pandemic today, to coincide with International Nurses Day.
Thousands of professionals worked...
Top optician warns of ‘permanent damage’ to eyes following three dangerous trends on social media
SOCIAL media users taking part in viral TikTok challenges are putting themselves at risk of blindness, an expert has warned.
Dr Nigel Best, an optometrist...
The eye condition affecting 80 million people worldwide and how you can prevent it
IT MAY surprise readers that glaucoma is one of the biggest causes of blindness in the world, affecting some 80 million people worldwide.
Worryingly, many...
Glittery make-up, lack of sleep and champagne corks – how Christmas can be harmful to your eyes
DIARIES are full of festive celebrations through Christmas, New Year’s Eve and until the Three Kings, but did you know that this season of...
‘Name a Guide Dog Puppy’ competition launched during Blindness Awareness Month on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A FREE COMPETITION has been launched to name a cute young guide dog puppy.
As part of their ongoing support for the ONCE Foundation for...
![9101 Specsavers Female Model R2 Iso[1]](https://www.theolivepress.es/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9101_Specsavers_Female_Model_R2_ISO1-324x160.jpg "British optician on Spain’s Costa Blanca literally putting plastic bottles in the frame")
British optician on Spain’s Costa Blanca literally putting plastic bottles in the frame
COSTA BLANCA’S popular British optician, Specsavers Ópticas, has found a way to meet demands of the fashion industry and the eco-conscious.
Consequently, stylish environmentally-aware clients...
British optician invites Olive Press readers to fundraising event for guide dogs on Spain’s Costa del Sol
AS PART of a fundraising drive to raise 5,000€ for the ONCE Foundation for Guide Dogs (FOPG), Specsavers Ópticas Marbella is holding a charity...
How to get a free colour vision test for your child on Spain’s Costa Blanca
EYE experts in the region are encouraging children to undergo free colour vision tests at an early age to help guide their future career...
Benidorm optician gives advice on avoiding sunburned eyes as Spain swelters in 40º heat
IT’S WELL-KNOWN that the sun’s UV rays can be harmful to our skin, but what about our eyes?
Many people don’t realise that our eyeballs...
British optician on Spain’s Costa Blanca helps detect cancerous ‘rodent ulcer’ on own sister’s face
GUARDAMAR optician, Lisa James, was happy to help when she was approached by her sister who was suffering redness in one eye.
However, she discovered...
Popular British optician giving away reusable bags during ‘Plastic Free July’ on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SPECSAVERS in Guardamar del Segura are swapping unwanted plastic bags for reusable alternatives during ‘Plastic Free July’.
The popular British optician is inviting the public...
Popular optician chain launches Christmas food collection points throughout Spain’s Costa Blanca
SPECSAVERS Opticians across the Costa Blanca have teamed up to collect food donations for vulnerable people in the region.
Staff are collecting items throughout this...
Eight tips for good eye health
Specsavers Ópticas Marbella is celebrating a spec-tacular anniversary this year, having served its local community for all their eye health needs over the last...
Tips on eye care in Spain in lead up to World Sight Day
MILLIONS of people have missed out on vital eye tests during lockdown, potentially putting their eyesight and wider health at risk, warn Specsavers Ópticas...
Specsavers Spain reopens after lockdown with multiple health measures and priority bookings for over 65s
SPECSAVERS Ópticas has reopened all nine of their Spanish stores this week, with customers’ safety being made as important as their eye-care.
Measures in place...
Specsavers launches ‘food for those in need’ campaign on Spain’s Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and in Mallorca
Bancosol are particularly in need of the following non-perishable foods – oil, milk, tinned foods and meals, beans and pulses
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
Eyewear by luxury fashion house Kenzo at Specsavers Opticas on Costa del Sol for limited time only
All glasses in the 19-strong range are priced from €199 for two pairs - making catwalk-inspired designer specs more affordable than ever
How diabetes can affect your eyesight and what you can do about it
How to spot telltale signs of eyesight damage due to diabetes, by Specsavers Opticas in Marbella
Kylie Minogue launches new range of eyewear with Specsavers
TO mark the launch of Kylie Minogue’s new range of glasses at Specsavers Opticas, we asked her some questions about her new range.
Q. How’s...
All your questions about contact lenses answered
LAST month there was a story in the press about a lady who had 27 contact lenses removed from her eye by surgeons.
This...
Specsaver’s hunt is on for sexiest spectacle wearer of the year with €1,000 cash up for grabs
The lucky winner will become Specsavers Opticas model of the 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...
Specsavers calls for food bank donations on the Costa del Sol
SPECSAVERS is collecting food donations for the Costa del Sol food bank Bancosol.
Food can be donated at Specsavers branches in Marbella and Fuengirola.
The campaign will run...
What is glaucoma and who is at risk?
The over-60s are more at risk of glaucoma but babies and young adults can also be affected
What does World Diabetes Day have to do with eyesight?
Diabetes can affect your eyes
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