Thompson Opticians Ltd

29/09/2025

25/09/2025

With cases of the four major causes of sight loss – cataract, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and late-stage age related macular degeneration – forecast to rise dramatically over the next decade is the perfect time to prioritise your eye health because

25/09/2025

Eat a balanced diet to stay healthy: it has benefits for your whole body as well as your eyes. Being overweight can put you at risk of health problems including high blood pressure, stroke and type 2 diabetes which can have adverse effects on the eyes. Reduce your risk of developing these conditions by losing weight if you need.

25/09/2025

What sort of eye protection do I need for my job? What about if I’m self-employed?

If you are self-employed a dispensing optician should perform a detailed assessment of your requirements and the type of hazards that are associated with your day-to-day work. They may speak to a specialist supplier for advice.

Safety spectacles should always come from a recognised safety eyewear manufacturer to ensure that the necessary standards are met, the frame and lenses will have marks stamped on them denoting the protection class, manufacturer, and certification, and a certificate is issued to show that they conform.

23/09/2025

23/09/2025

The national health and care services provide an optical voucher towards the cost of prescribed glasses or contact lenses for children aged under 16 years and those aged 16–18 years in full-time education in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In some cases, the NHS voucher may not cover the cost of glasses, but in Wales every practice will have at least one style of glasses that is completely covered by the NHS voucher.

22/09/2025

It's !

This annual campaign brings together health professionals, organisations and the public to raise awareness of the importance of looking after your eyes and having regular eye tests.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing advice on everything from children’s eye health and primary care, to looking after your eyes at work, lifestyle choices, self-care, sport and ageing well.

Follow us here to be part of the campaign, and visit the website to find out more ➡️ https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/news/news

National Eye Health Week

21/09/2025

21/09/2025

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