Leightons Wokingham’s exclusive Maui Jim event

Apr 26, 2023 - Events

On Saturday (22nd April), Leightons Wokingham held a spectacular Maui Jim event, showcasing their incredible sunglasses and glasses collection from one of the world’s best brands.

The Dangers of DIY Ear Wax Removal: Why You Should See a Professional

Apr 18, 2023 - Hearing Care

Hands up, who has tried to clean their ears at home? We are all guilty of it, whether that is grabbing a cotton bud, following an online video tutorial, or testing a D.I.Y. hack. But did you know that attempts to remove earwax yourself can do more harm than good? So what are the big no-nos of removing earwax yourself, and what danger could they put us in?

A Spec-trum of colour: Our top pieces of colourful eyewear

Apr 14, 2023 - Glasses & Sunglasses

This season we are all about colourful eyewear, and we think you should be too! Whether you want to go brave and bold, or subtly stylish, we have glasses in a spec-trum of colour, so come and let us take you through our optical rainbow!

The Importance of Eye Tests for Children: Early Detection and Prevention

Apr 14, 2023 - Children's Eye Care

Eye tests are just as important for children as they are for adults, if not more so.. For young children, an eye examination can be lots of fun. They involve using 3D images, colourful lights and matching pictures and letters which are treated like games. But just why are eye tests so important for children? Well, let us tell you.

5 reasons to support your hearing health

Mar 22, 2023 - Hearing Care

Our hearing is often taken for granted whilst it’s working, and for many of us, it’s not something that we pay much attention to until we start experiencing issues with it. Looking after our hearing means that we can continue to enjoy all the things we love to the full, feeling part of the conversation and, most importantly, keeping connected.

Brighten Up Your Look: Our Top Glasses for the Spring Season

Mar 15, 2023 - Glasses & Sunglasses

As we begin to leave the colder months behind us, Spring is almost in sight, and with it, that welcome burst of energy and positivity to our daily lives as the world of colour slowly comes to life. And for many of us, a new season is a time that we consider making changes to our wardrobe or home decor. New accessories are the ideal route towards an updated look, and your eyewear can be too! So now is the perfect time to find out how you can use the power of colour to punctuate your eyewear wardrobe with our top picks of the season.

Hearing Aids Help Your Brain

Mar 3, 2023 - Hearing Care, Hearing Aids, Hearing Tests

Studies suggest that people who have hearing loss are more likely to suffer from dementia. Hearing aids help your brain slow deterioration.

Hearing aid accessories

Mar 3, 2023 - Hearing Aids

Our hearing aids play a vital role in helping us feel connected to one another, but did you know that many of these aids have the power to help us even further, and connect us to the modern world?

How to look after your hearing aids

Mar 3, 2023 - Hearing Aids

Sometimes a little reminder of how to look after our hearing aids is useful. We have selected a few hints and suggestions to help you enjoy your hearing aids with ease.

How to have easier conversations

Mar 2, 2023 - Hearing Care

We all understand the huge value of staying connected, particularly after the pandemic, and the critical role it plays in both our physical and mental wellbeing. With that in mind, we've put together some top tips to help those communication partners, as well as individuals with hearing loss, to help keep your conversations going.

How to protect your ears in cold weather

Nov 9, 2022 - Hearing Care, Hearing Protection

When we think about wrapping up against freezing temperatures, our first thought is often a warm jacket. One of our most-exposed and least-protected body parts are overlooked – our ears.

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.