Empowering Women in Vision: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
Empowering Women in Vision: Celebrating International Women's Day 2024 Introduction to Women’s Role in Ophthalmology
Your 2023 Opticall personal eyecare report explained
For those of us who regularly attend an optical appointment, we are often left with many questions about the condition of our eyes and how this will affect our futures – beyon
The importance of choosing the right eyewear
| home-visiting opticians How does the right eyewear help your eyesight?
Stoptober – how does smoking affect your eyesight?
Stoptober - how does smoking affect your eyesight? Every October, the NHS runs a Public Health England campaign to encourage smokers to quit – Stoptober. There are many health
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
Cataracts Awareness Month
June 2022 June Declared Cataract Awareness Month to Educate Public on World’s Leading Cause of Vision Loss – Prevent Blindness – Prevent Blindness has declared June as Catarac
The link between poor eyesight and hayfever
The link between poor eyesight and hay fever The weather forecast is getting nicer with warm, sunny days coming up; this is excellent news for everyone…except for those who su
World Mental Health Day
You may be thinking why is a mobile optician writing about a blog about mental health. Well we are just as passionate about mental health as we are about eye health. We wanted
Do opticians visit care homes?
At Opticall we pride ourselves on our completely mobile home-visiting optician’s service for those with age or health issues (who cannot make it to the high-street optician).
Who can get a free NHS eye test voucher?
At Opticall Eyecare, we believe everyone deserves clear vision, no matter their financial situation. If you live in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshir
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.
The eye tests our home visit opticians carry out
The typical home eye test begins with one of our mobile opticians visiting your home on a prearranged day, and they will usually call before to check if it’s still convenient.
Cataracts explained – What you need to know
The lens in your eye is a small transparent disc that acts as a natural lens to focus light rays onto the retina. A cataract forms when blurry/cloudy patches (protein build up
Opticall – Home visit opticians during Lockdown 2.0
Opticall, the mobile opticians that do home visits, that’s us! We are still running through the current Lockdown 2. 0 and we will continue to offer our completely mobile opti
Getting back to what we love…being your mobile optician
We have all had some challenging times due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, but we don’t want this situation to negatively impact on your eyesight and therefore your lifestyl
Opticall’s Covid-19 practices for returning to routine eye tests
S COVID-19 PRACTICES FOR RETURNING TO ROUTINE EYE TESTS We want to reassure our local communities that we are truly passionate about delivering outstanding eye care to the eld
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
Craft Activities For Visually Impaired Adults
Your eyesight may change as you get older, but it doesn’t mean you have to give up on arts and crafts. This guide covers craft activities for visually impaired adults in 2025.
What’s the best lighting for care homes?
S THE BEST LIGHTING FOR CARE HOMES? What type of lighting helps your residents’ eyes/vision?