Vision Health For A Fulfilling Life At Home
Good vision extends beyond the simple act of seeing; it unlocks the full richness of life that resides comfortably within the confines of your home. For those who spend a sig
Love Your Eyes: Eye Care Tips for This Valentine’s Day
Love Your Eyes: Eye Care Tips for This Valentine's Day Eyecare Tips To Give Your Eyes What They Deserve As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts turn to romance, roses, and
Empowering Independence: Sighted Guide Training for Adults with Sight Loss
Living with sight loss can be challenging, but it doesn’t mean giving up on independence and mobility. In the UK, various support systems are in place to empower individuals
Clear Vision Ahead: Understanding Myopia, National Eye Health Week, and Opticall Eyecare
Myopia, commonly known as near-sightedness, is a prevalent eye condition affecting millions of people in the United Kingdom. It is characterised by the inability to see distan
Understanding how Dementia can affect your eyesight | Dementia Action Week
Is there a link between Dementia and eyesight? With over 250,000 people in the UK suffering from sight loss with a dementia diagnosis, this Dementia Action Week, Opticall Eye
Top tips for living safely at home with a vision impairment
Modifying your home for a vision impairment Vision impairments can affect anyone, but for those over a certain age, the chance of developing age-related vision loss becomes hi
The importance of choosing the right eyewear
| home-visiting opticians How does the right eyewear help your eyesight?
What do individuals with tunnel vision actually see?
If you’ve ever wondered what does tunnel vision look like, the answer can be unsettling. Tunnel vision, also known as peripheral vision loss, creates a narrowed field of visio
An Opticall guide to protecting the elderly during fireworks season
The interesting history of why we celebrate fireworks night Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. With many of us finding ourselves looking f
Eyesight Deterioration Information for Caregivers
As a caregiver, it is important to be aware of your resident’s vision and any deterioration to it that would affect their eye health and general quality of life. Due to the n
10 signs you may need glasses in 2022
“Do I need glasses?” – have you ever thought this to yourself? Or maybe you have had this thought about one of your friends, family members or other loved ones? This blog will
Providing Person Centred Care
at Opticall Eyecare What is Person Centred Care? National surveys tell us that over 30% of people want to be more involved in decisions about their care; this situation has h
Making Memory Boxes with Older Adults
This is a lovely, creative activity to do with an elderly relative, or with your residents if you are in a care home. It can help them store special memories and precious item
The life of a visually impaired person
Someone who is visually impaired has vision that affects their ability to perform normal activities of daily living. Some of the causes of their visual impairment or loss of v
Visual Aids for Christmas Gifts
With Christmas creeping up on us (less than 7 weeks away!) we thought we would write this handy blog for Christmas present ideas. So , what could be the best gift for a blind
The Effect of Alzheimers on Eyesight
By learning more about dementia and understanding changes in memory and behaviour, you and your loved ones can feel empowered to reach out for the help and support you need.
Eye Test At Home Eligibility Checker: Our Easy Guide To Check If You’re Eligible
Eye Test at Home - Your Guide to Eligibility and Booking If you or someone you care for is unable to leave home unaccompanied, accessing regular eye care can be a challenge.
Taking care of our mental health with Mindfulness
I know what you are thinking…what has a company of home-visiting opticians who specialise in free NHS home eye examinations and eye care for those in care homes got to do with