The pros and cons of contact lenses for sport and other activities
May 24, 2023 - Contact Lenses
From total beginner to true pro, contact lenses can be great for sports people everywhere. Read why trading in your glasses for contacts could have a big impact on your game.
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.
Study reveals hearing aids may reduce dementia risk in later life
May 11, 2023 - Hearing Care
For years, we’ve known that unaddressed hearing loss leads to an increased risk of dementia. But now, new research published by the University of Exeter concludes that wearing an effective hearing aid can reduce this risk, by helping you to maintain brain function in later life.
Celebrating the King's Coronation and our 95th anniversary at Leightons
May 5, 2023 - Leightons News
As we all know, this week marks a momentous occasion for our country as the nation comes together to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. But for us at Leightons, 2023 also marks another milestone: our 95th anniversary to be exact! To commemorate this mammoth year, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to find out where it all started for us, the changes we’ve seen over 95 years, and what the future has in store for us as we step into a new era not only for Leightons but for the whole country.
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!
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.
Lindberg buffalo titanium collection now available at Leightons Farnham
Jul 13, 2022 - Glasses & Sunglasses
The LINDBERG buffalo titanium collection of buffalo horn glasses is a standout collection in LINDBERG's spectrum of innovation, and one which Leightons Farnham are proud to now stock.
The importance of regular eye tests
Sep 21, 2022 - Eye Tests
Did you know that there are 2 million people living in the UK with vision loss that is significant enough to have a severe impact on their daily lives? And what’s more, around half of that sight loss is avoidable.
Discover MOSCOT exclusively at Leightons Reading
Oct 10, 2022 - Glasses & Sunglasses, Leightons News
Straight out of New York City, Leightons Reading are excited to announce that they are exclusive stockists of the oh-so-stylish MOSCOT eyewear within Reading.