Think you have an ear infection? These surprising reasons may have caused it

Jun 6, 2022 - Hearing Care

Whilst ear infections are more common in children, they can affect adults too. Symptoms of an ear infection usually include feeling sick, lack of energy, high temperature, and itching in and around the ear. Whilst the majority of cases clear up by themselves after three days, there are actions you can take to avoid ear infections occurring in the first place.

The Etnia Barcelona Glasses range: A guide to their collection

Apr 26, 2022 - Glasses & Sunglasses

Here at Leightons, we’re very particular about the brands we stock and the companies we work with. Glasses designer Etnia Barcelona is one of our favourites – and it’s not just because Etnia Barcelona is, like Leightons Opticians, an independent third-generation family-owned business.

Alyssa Harrison’s Ultra challenge for the RNIB

May 11, 2022 - Leightons News

This weekend Alyssa Harrison, practice manager for Leightons Woodley, will be undertaking the first of three ultra-marathons to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).

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.

Leightons Haslemere join local bowls club’s annual celebrations

Nov 11, 2021 - Events

We’d like to thank the members of Haslemere Bowling Club for inviting Lynda Skeldon, Branch Manager of our Haslemere practice to attend their annual lunch last Saturday.

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.