Thompson Opticians Ltd

30/08/2025

Did you know? Peanuts can pop-up in the most surprising places. Imagine sending your pre-schooler to a craft class & making bird food with peanut butter was the craft du jour? Read this to raise your IQ about 'crafty' places peanuts hide, from egg rolls, to dog treats, to ant traps. Plus learn curious alt-names for peanuts. Knowledge is protection, so see link below to learn more: https://www.allergicliving.com/2010/11/23/hidden-peanut/

28/08/2025

Working at a computer, you should take regular breaks. Prolonged use can lead to staring and potentially dry eyes as a result of insufficient blinking.

Use the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away.

26/08/2025

25/08/2025

Red Bull Tyne Ride is taking over the Quayside THIS SATURDAY! 🔥🏍️

Get ready for an epic day of thrilling motorcycle challenges on a custom-built dirt track, with the world's best riders including Billy Bolt, Mani Lettenbichler, Eddie Karlsson and more! 🏁

📅 Saturday 30th August
📍 Newcastle's Quayside
🎟️ FREE to attend, no ticket required
ℹ️ https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/things-to-do/red-bull-tyne-ride-newcastle-guide

23/08/2025

There is no fixed age for children to start wearing lenses, but here are a few factors to consider. Getting used to contact lenses can take a little while. Your child needs to be motivated to learn how to put the lenses in and out: they need to be able to do this themselves. They also need a certain amount of discipline: it’s important not to wear the lenses for too many hours, so think about whether your child can do this. There is also a routine to learn for keeping the lenses clean and hygienic. While disposable lenses make life easier, nothing can get rid of the need to wash your hands every time you put the lenses in or out.

22/08/2025

We often get asked questions such as “How do I let people know I’m Visually Impaired?” and “How do I recognise that someone is Visually Impaired?”
There are quite a few ideas out there such as Lanyards
that are highly visible that say “Please be Patient I am
Visually Impaired” or the recognised Hidden Disabilities
Lanyards.

There is also though a white “stick” (or what we like to call a cane 😊)
and a white walking stick.

These are ‘visible’ aids - they can physically enhance and identify the environment through touch and sound, as well as being a visible aid that bus drivers, shop employees, medical staff etc recognise, without the person using it having to say anything.

If you want to know more - just get in touch. Nothumberland Sensory Services can issue these free of charge to our service uses. However, if you are anxious, hesitant or have even been advised against having one, just get in touch and we can have a chat about these aids or alternate ideas to keep you safe and independent.

Mike - Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS)

21/08/2025

21/08/2025

Children need to protect their eyes from UV just as much as adults do.

18/08/2025

School vision screenings are an important programme, but it is a basic eye test and it’s not offered in every area of the UK. Make sure you book a full eye examination at your opticians.

18/08/2025

Picture special from Gay Day at The Alnwick Garden! ⬇️

16/08/2025

Increased exposure to external factors such as strong sun, chlorine when bathing, air conditioning and pollen are leading to an increase in patients consulting the specia

15/08/2025

We have had some queries on our helpline about how the heatwaves can affect eye pressure. The truth is, eye pressure can fluctuate naturally throughout the day, but the link between heat and eye pressure is weak and it’s unlikely that it will cause your eye pressure to increase. Be safe in the extreme heat and stay hydrated.

Contact our helpline if you have any further questions about this: https://glaucoma.uk/care-support/helpline/