Gathercole & Ward

27/09/2025

Regular sight tests and the right eyewear can help you reach your peak sporting performance. Visit your local opticians for advice and information about keeping your eyes match fit!

25/09/2025

Your diet, weight, activity, alcohol intake & smoking status can all affect your chances of suffering chronic eye conditions, including the 4 main causes of sight loss – macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts.

The link between smoking and sight loss is as strong as the association between smoking and lung cancer.

24/09/2025

Banish screen fatigue by being
Switch-off before bed–
Measure the distance between your eyes & the screen
Adjust your work station & screen settings
Refresh your eyes by consciously blinking
Take a break

23/09/2025

1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem. Help keep their eyes healthy with regular eye tests, eating a healthy diet, limiting screen use, spending 2 hours a day outdoors and wearing sunglasses.

Extended screen time is associated with an increased risk of developing and worsening myopia (nearsightedness) and the onset of dry eye in children. Limit your child’s screen use and balance with time spent outdoors.

22/09/2025

Routine sight tests are vital health checks for all. They can spot signs of eye disease years before you notice a change in your vision & detect a range of common health conditions, including & . Get tested this because

04/09/2025

Another special birthday for one of the team, our lovely Optometrist Sheila who works in Huntingdon & Ramsey. 😊

01/08/2025

One of our ladies came to collect her new spectacles wearing a very coordinated blouse. 😁

01/08/2025

One of our lovely ladies came to collect her new spectacles wearing a very coordinated blouse. 😁

30/06/2025

17/06/2025

I saw this on a sign on the way to work today. Are your 👀 fit to drive? An eye examination checks your vision but also the health of your eyes especially if an OCT is added to your appointment. Call us📱Huntingdon 01480 453208 or📱Ramsey 01487 812358 to book an appointment.