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Cataracts, a clouding of the lens in the eye, can have a significant impact on your vision. We understand that experiencing vision changes can be concerning, but rest assured, you’re not alone. Our friendly and professional team at Harrold Opticians is here to provide the guidance and support you need. Whether you’re looking for eyewear solutions or considering An eye test, this informative article will enlighten you about cataracts and empower you to make informed decisions about your eye and hearing care. In this comprehensive blog post, we will cover various aspects of cataracts. We’ll start by explaining what cataracts are and how they develop, shedding light on the science behind this common eye condition. We’ll discuss who can get

Do you find yourself repeatedly asking people to repeat themselves, or having difficulty understanding in noisy environments? Do your family and friends sound like they’re mumbling more often than not? If so, it may be time for a hearing test. Hearing loss is more common than many think—approximately 1 in 6 of us in the UK have some degree of hearing loss. But even if you’re younger, identifying when it might be time for a hearing test could help catch any problems with your ears before they worsen.   At Harrold Opticians, we understand the importance of maintaining healthy hearing, and our team of experienced audiologists provides you with personalised care and support. We offer a range of hearing services,

Are you considering wearing contact lenses? For many, contacts offer the convenience of correcting vision without having to wear glasses. Wearing contact lenses also offers many advantages – they don’t get in the way while playing sports, they keep your face frame-free and you don’t need to worry about them getting dropped or sat on. With all these benefits it’s no surprise that so many choose contact lenses to correct their vision. However, before making that transition, it’s important for us to take a closer look and understand some of the do’s and don’ts associated with contacts. In this post, we will be discussing what steps should be taken when beginning to use contacts as well as looking at some

As a parent, most aspects of your child’s development are straightforward to monitor, such as their weight, height, mobility and speech milestones. Two other very important areas of health; hearing and vision are harder for parents to monitor without professional expertise. Because young children are less able to communicate that they have any visual difficulties, identifying issues is much more difficult. Even as children get older and can communicate clearly, they may not realise they are struggling with their vision as they have never experienced having a better quality of vision. Monitoring children’s vision development Children’s eyes develop at a fast rate with vision getting stronger every year and their ability to focus improves, along with tracking and depth perception.

The only time you want to have any type of floater really is if you are in water and require some form of flotation support. Most other types of floaters are not particularly pleasant, including eye floaters. Although eye floaters are not usually a major cause for concern, there is a possibility that there could be an underlying issue so it is useful to know what they are and when you might need to seek treatment. What are floaters? Eye floaters are little dots that appear in your vision, and they disappear when you look directly at them or when you close your eyes. They tend to appear when you are looking at something of light colour and they are

Around 90% of worldwide vision loss is preventable or treatable and in the UK alone, there are more than 2 million people living with sight loss. These statistics can be scary, but it is important to raise awareness of how common it is for people to experience vision loss, so that the number of people affected can be reduced. There are a number of ways to help prevent some of the most commonly occurring eye problems, including: Diabetic retinopathy People with type 2 diabetes can develop an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy, which involves damage to the blood vessels that deliver blood to the retina. To reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes type 2, it is important to have a

The festive period is a time to celebrate with family and friends, enjoy yourself and be a bit more indulgent than you are for the rest of the year. For many people, Christmas involves more parties and socialising than usual and with that comes drinking more alcohol. This year there is also the World Cup taking place in the lead-up to Christmas, which might mean people drink more than they would around Christmas time. Drinking small amounts of alcohol is not a health risk for most people but there are numerous health implications to be aware of when drinking alcohol in larger volumes. As well as being high in calories and making weight management more difficult, alcohol is a depressant

Research shows that road accidents are 2.3 times more likely to happen at night compared to daytime due to the compromised visibility. Further studies show that fatal accidents also happen more often on Saturday nights, so for people driving at night, it is important to be alert to risks and take appropriate measures to prevent the risk of an accident. Depth perception, colour recognition and peripheral vision can all be compromised at night-time and the added problem of headlight glare from oncoming traffic can cause visual problems. Aside from the increased risk of accidents, driving at night can cause eye fatigue and headaches, so there are multiple reasons to identify ways to support your vision at night, such as: Take

Many occupations now involve a large amount of computer work and some people spend the whole day at work using a laptop or desktop as part of their role.   Using technology and software systems has revolutionised working processes and digital tools are now integral to the way many businesses operate but there are some downsides to the increased usage of computers. In particular, there are some aspects of employee health that can be negatively impacted by long periods of sitting looking at a computer screen.   One concern is the impact on the employee’s posture when using a PC or laptop, with back and shoulder tension common consequences of sitting in the same position all day.   Staring at