Introducing ALLPOETS: the trailblazing brand showcasing sustainable style
Sep 23, 2022 - Glasses & Sunglasses
We are living in a new age where sustainable fashion is at the forefront of our thoughts and many of us are looking to be more conscious with what we are buying, but who said sustainability couldn’t be stylish?
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…
Packing for a holiday? Everything you need to protect your eyes in style
Jun 20, 2022 - Glasses & Sunglasses
You wouldn’t head down to the beach without a bottle of sun cream to protect your skin, and the same should go for your eyes. Take a look at our guide to the best products to take on holiday to keep your eyes safe from those harmful UV rays.
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.
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.