Protect your ears this Bonfire Night!

Nov 2, 2021 - Hearing Care

After 18 months of cancelled festivities, it’s finally time to grab a hot dog, cosy up by the bonfire (at a safe distance!), and get ready to watch a beautiful display of fireworks crackling, sizzling, whooshing into the sky.

Explaining the Extraordinary

Sep 9, 2021 - Eye Tests

Here at Leightons we don’t just do ordinary, in fact, we constantly strive for the extraordinary in everything we do, and as our patients, we want you to share that experience with us!

Burnham-On-Sea’s Secret Humanitarian

Jul 30, 2021 - Leightons News

David Bull Optometrists is home to dispensing assistant and secret humanitarian, Karen Gowen. It was back in 2012 that Karen undertook the journey of her lifetime, embarking on a two week expedition to Ghana in a bid to provide eyecare and equipment to those in need.

Burnham-on-Sea wish Wendy a wonderful retirement

Jul 26, 2021 - Leightons News

Leightons and the whole team at Burnham-on-Sea would like to wish their former colleague and friend, Wendy, a wonderful retirement!

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.

Why you should book your family in for an eye exam this season

Apr 19, 2021 - Children's Eye Care

Family eye care is more important than ever. Book your children in for a free eye test this half term.

Staying connected virtually when you have a hearing loss

Mar 16, 2021 - Hearing Care

Virtual conversation just isn’t the same as meeting up in real life. If you add hearing loss into the mix, you’ll know all too well the difficulties you’re faced with. Find out how we're keeping connected at Leightons.

World Glaucoma Week: Everything you need to know about glaucoma

Mar 11, 2021 - Eye Care

World Glaucoma Week is aiming to raise awareness of what glaucoma is, how it can affect you and the importance of early diagnosis and regular testing. We are open and here for you.

Tinnitus Awareness Week: Don’t worry, you’re not alone

Feb 1, 2021 - Hearing Care

Around 6.5 million people in the UK and 700 million around the world have some form of tinnitus. Even children as young as ten have been reported suffering from the symptoms of tinnitus.