Guidance, answers and inspiration on eye and hearing care.
Plain-English advice for patients, families and care homes - from understanding your eye test to supporting a loved one living with dementia. Browse by topic, or find a quick answer below.
Explore by topic.
Our articles are grouped into six clear topics, each linking back to the service it supports.
Eye health & conditions
What your eye test checks, and the conditions we help detect - from glaucoma to diabetes.
32 articles →Hearing health
Ear wax, hearing loss and how home-visiting hearing care works.
1 article →Wellbeing & activities
Screen time, meditation and everyday tips to look after your sight and mind.
21 articles →Care home guidance
Practical help for managers and carers arranging eye and hearing care for residents.
19 articles →Awareness days & campaigns
Dementia Action Week, national eye health week and the causes we support.
11 articles →Company news
Year-in-review updates and news from the Opticall team.
3 articles →Featured articles.
Understanding how dementia can affect your eyesight
Why sight and dementia are so closely linked - and how a gentle eye test can help.
How can our home visit opticians detect diabetes?
A routine sight test can reveal early signs of diabetes and other health conditions.
Crafting activities to enhance wellbeing for people living with low vision
Simple, satisfying craft ideas for care home settings.
The Opticall Wellbeing Calendar.
Enjoy free access to our 2026 wellbeing calendar - 365 days of wellbeing quotes and awareness days, perfect for care homes and activity coordinators. Order a printed copy, or subscribe free to the digital edition.
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