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For years, Shropshire resident Beryl Snow found herself returning again and again for new glasses that never quite worked. “I couldn’t use my laptop properly, and every prescription still didn’t feel right,” she recalls. It was only when a new optometrist in her hometown, near Ludlow, identified cataracts…
In today’s hyperconnected world, we spend more time staring at screens than ever before. From smartphones and laptops to tablets and televisions, screen time is no longer a luxury – it’s a daily necessity. But as our screen habits increase, so do complaints about tired, burning or gritty…
Antiques expert Kate Bliss is best known for her appearances on Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, but away from the cameras, she’s been reflecting on the value of something we too often take for granted— our eyesight. As she supports the launch of SpaMedica’s new ophthalmic diagnostic…
Warning issued by UK-leading ophthalmology provider SpaMedica, following 186% surge in online searches around sunglasses being harmful A sharp rise in UK searches questioning “are sunglasses bad for your eyes?” has prompted a prominent eye health expert to warn that widespread misinformation may put Brits’ long-term vision at…
Celebrity author and renowned style expert Nicky Hambleton-Jones, famed for her roles on Channel 4’s 10 Years Younger and Drop A Decade on This Morning, is calling on people over 50 to prioritise their eye health and get tested for cataracts—one of the leading causes of vision impairment…
Relationship therapist reveals physical and mental health benefits of being in love Says being in love can encourage healthier habits Leading UK eye health experts SpaMedica explain how love can positively impact sight It turns out love really can be the best medicine – not just for your…
Cataract surgery can be life-changing – but immediately after surgery it’s likely you’ll need to tweak your health and beauty routine to help your eye recover safely and well. Keeping bacteria out of the eye, to avoid infections and reduce any complications is vital. Keep reading for 10…
Residents of retirement villages across the North West were visited by eye experts from SpaMedica recently, for an interactive discussion on cataracts – the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness. The sessions were part of a tour called ‘Life Through the Lens’ and addressed how to spot…
June is Cataract Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating people about one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness worldwide. SpaMedica is one of the country’s leading providers of NHS cataract surgery and we spoke to their Chief Medical Officer, Dr Alex Silvester, to address…
If you are one of the millions of hayfever sufferers in the UK, you will know the symptoms – like red, dry, and itchy eyes – can make you miserable. But what you might not know is exactly how hayfever affects eyes, how you can help yourself when…
Having an eye condition, such as cataracts, can have a negative impact on your vision, your independence, and your overall quality of life. But can it also increase your risk of Dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Society, one in three people born in the UK today will develop…
The benefits of ensuring specific vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are included in your diet are countless. These are not only essential for overall health and wellbeing, but also for supporting eye health and vision. The most common eye conditions affected by poor nutrition include cataracts, Age-Related Macular Degeneration…