Think outside the box: How to protect your eyes while watching television
Nov 19, 2021 - Eye Care
At this time of year, snuggling up on the sofa is oh-so-tempting and with Netflix at our fingertips, box-set binging is even more enticing. But do you get sore eyes whilst watching television?
Summer Eye Health Issues and How to Prevent Them
May 4, 2023 - Eye Care
Ah, summer! The sun is shining, the barbecues are out, and the ice cream is flowing, but why are our eyes itching? This year, don’t let the joys of summer be overshadowed by dry or sore eyes. Join us as we take a look at some of the most common summer time eye health problems and how we can prevent them.
Red, sore eyes? You might have dry eye syndrome
Nov 2, 2022 - Eye Care
We all feel like our eyes can get dry and tired, but if your eyes regularly feel red, sore and uncomfortable, you might be suffering from dry eye syndrome.
How to festival this summer while protecting your vision and hearing
Jul 21, 2022 - Eye Care, Hearing Care
Festival season is well and truly underway, with Glastonbury starting things off back in June and plenty more to come this month, including, Rewind, Reading & Leeds and Carfest, to name a few! But did you know that festivals can present potential dangers for your eyes and ears?
Netflix marathon? How bingeing could affect your vision
Jul 14, 2022 - Eye Care
Too much screen time can indeed affect your eyes. Here’s how too much exposure can affect your vision and what you can do to help…
Blepharitis – what it is and how do you treat it
Jun 6, 2022 - Eye Care
Ble-pha-ri-tis: a bit of a tricky word, but luckily it’s not usually a tricky problem. It can be treated and managed. Here’s our quick guide to blepharitis.
5 ways to keep hay fever at bay this spring
Apr 1, 2022 - Eye Care
The days are getting longer and sunnier – spring is just around the corner. But for many of us, sneezing, wheezing, and itchy eyes come hand in hand with the spring and summer months. To help you cope with the high-pollen season, we’ve put together 6 ways to ease your symptoms.
How to keep your eyes and ears healthy in 2022
Jan 28, 2022 - Eye Care, Hearing Care
As we head into February, we are all still looking to make small improvements in our lives. So what’s a better healthy living resolution than paying closer attention to your ear and eye health?
All-in for Veganuary 2022? The 5 best foods for your eyesight
Jan 19, 2022 - Eye Care
Diving head-first into Veganuary 2022? Good for you… and your eyes! A plant-based diet offers lots of vitamins and minerals for your eye health, here’s 5 of the best.
AMD and road safety: How to ensure your eyesight isn’t impacting your driving
Nov 15, 2021 - Eye Care
One of the biggest barriers to safe driving is deteriorating eyesight. Here’s what impact macular degeneration can have on your ability to stay safe on the road.
Stress Awareness Month: How stress can affect your eyes and ears
Apr 22, 2021 - Eye Care, Hearing Care
Here at Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care we wanted to shine the light on some of the less well-known effects of stress: the impact on your eyes and ears.
What You Need to Know About Lazy Eye
Mar 30, 2021 - Eye Care, Children's Eye Care
Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is a condition when a child’s vision doesn't develop properly, usually when one eye has a better focus than the other.