Louth Vision Centre

18/11/2025

This Road Safety Week, we’re highlighting a serious truth: winter makes driving far more dangerous. More darkness. More glare. More risk.
Your vision is one of the most important safety tools you have - and even minor eyesight changes can impact how quickly you react or how clearly you see hazards.
Before winter conditions get tougher, book your eye test at Louth Vision Centre and make sure your vision is ready for the road
Need a sight test? Book online at louthvisioncentre.co.uk or give us a call on 01507609499

14/11/2025

💙 World Diabetes Day Friday 14th November 💙

Today we are raising awareness of the important connection between diabetes and eye health.

Diabetes can increase your risk of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts, but with regular eye examinations these conditions can often be detected early and managed effectively.

At Louth Vision Centre, we use advanced OCT scanning technology to take detailed 3D images of the back of your eyes. This allows us to detect even the smallest changes to your retina long before you notice any symptoms.

Our Eyeplan care scheme makes it easy and affordable to have regular eye health checks including OCT scans whenever you need them.

If you have diabetes, make sure to have your eyes examined at least once a year. Your vision is precious and deserves the best care.

📅 Book your appointment today: louthvisioncentre.co.uk 01507 609499

09/11/2025

04/11/2025

🐙 🐳”AN OCEAN OF STORIES” 🌊🦀

BIG THANKYOU ❤️ To this brother & sister for modelling their Miyosmart glasses they collected from us just in time for Children’s Book Week ❤️

📚 A child’s vision is crucial for reading, as approximately 80% of learning is visual. This is essential for building confidence ✨ and overall wellbeing ❤️

👀 Vision problems can hinder reading influence and comprehension.
Signs like head tilting and holding a page too close along with avoiding books are sometimes an indication.

📚 How can vision impact reading?

🤓 Visual acuity:
Clear vision at every distance is necessary for 📖 reading books 🖥️ looking at screens 🏫 and seeing the board at school.

👀 Eye Focusing:
Eyes must be able to shift and focus quickly between near and far objects.

📖 Eye tracking:
👀 Eyes need to move together smoothly to track from word to word without losing their place.

📚 Reading comprehension :
A deficiency in any of these visual skills can make it hard to understand and remember what has been read.

⛔️🪧 Signs to look out for!

👀 Holding book close
👀 Tilting head or closing one eye
👀 Losing place whilst reading
👀 Eye strain, headaches and frequent eye rubbing
👀 Difficulties with hand eye co-ordination
👀 Blurred or double vision
👀 Avoiding reading

🤔 If you notice any signs, Scheduling regular eye exams to detect any visual problems early can help an eyecare professional determine if glasses or visual therapy could help reading be easier and more enjoyable. 📚

31/10/2025

🎃👻🎃HAPPY HALLOWEEN🎃👻🎃

29/10/2025

🧠 World Stroke Day – 29th October 2025 🧠

Today we’re supporting World Stroke Day, a reminder that stroke can strike anyone, at any age — and that early detection and awareness can save lives.

At Louth Vision Centre, we believe that looking after your eyes is also an important part of looking after your health. During a comprehensive eye examination, our optometrists can sometimes detect early warning signs of health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and circulation problems — all of which can increase your risk of stroke.

👁️ Eye tests don’t just protect your vision — they give a unique window into your overall wellbeing. Regular check-ups help us spot changes before they become more serious.

✨ Your eyes are a window to your health — book an eye exam and take a step towards stroke prevention.

If it’s been a while since your last test, now is the perfect time to book an appointment. Small steps like these can make a big difference.

📞 Call Louth Vision Centre or book online to schedule your next eye examination. Let’s work together to protect your sight — and your health. https://louthvisioncentre.co.uk/ 01507 609499

25/10/2025

🚨⏰⏰ HAVE YOU PUT YOUR CLOCKS BACK YET? ⏰⏰🚨

👀👀……As the nights get shorter, individual’s with low vision face challenges at night. A condition called night blindness (Nyctalopia). This can be caused by underlying issues such as Cataracts, Myopia (near sightedness) or Astigmatism.
👀👀……Dry Eye or other surface problems on the Cornea can scatter light and cause glare.
👀👀……Conditions like Diabetes or Vitamin A deficiency can impact vision

🌜🌜…For Safer Night Driving, make an appointment with your Optician so that a professional can determine the cause & recommend solutions which may include:
👀 An up to date prescription with an Anti-Reflection coating.
👀 Using lubricating eye drops if you have dry eyes as a healthy tear layer is crucial for clear vision.

🚘🚙 To drive more safely it is essential to keep your window screen & spectacles clean & ensure your headlights are working properly. 🚘🚙

☎️ 💬Call or Text us on 01507609499
Or simply pop in to store and book your sight test with us 😊

22/10/2025

🤗 Nothing makes our day like happy customers! Thank you for trusting us with your vision ❤️

20/10/2025

✨✨✨ OUR SPOTLIGHT IS ON CUTLER & GROSS THIS WEEK ✨✨✨

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING BOLD, DARK AND EDGY LOOK NO FURTHER THAN CUTLER & GROSS…👓

FOUNDED IN LONDON 1969…THEY ARE A BRITISH BRAND CRAFTED BY HAND IN ITALY…🇬🇧🇮🇹

WE HAVE A LOVELY SELECTION FOR LADIES & GENTS IN STORE SO POP IN AND TAKE A LOOK 👀

We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm 👓

13/10/2025

👀 October is Home Eye Safety Month! 🏡✨

Did you know that almost half of all eye injuries happen at home? From DIY mishaps to cooking splashes, cleaning chemicals and gardening, our eyes face more risks around the house than we often realise.

🔍 Some eye-opening UK facts:
🇬🇧 Around 30,000 people in the UK each year need medical help for eye injuries caused by DIY or home improvement projects.
👧 Nearly 50% of children’s eye injuries happen at home.
⚒️ About 1,000 serious eye injuries occur in children and teenagers every year — often from play, sharp objects, or accidental trauma.

🧤 Simple steps to protect your eyes:
✅ Wear safety glasses during DIY or gardening
✅ Keep sprays and cleaning chemicals pointed away from your face
✅ Don’t rub your eyes if something gets in them — rinse gently with clean water instead
✅ Make sure your home lighting is bright enough to prevent strain and accidents

💡 If you experience an eye problem — we can help.
At Louth Vision Centre, we provide the MECS (Minor Eye Conditions Service) for urgent or minor eye issues, such as:
👁️ Red, sore, or watery eyes
⚡ Flashes, floaters, or sudden vision changes
💥 Foreign bodies or minor eye injuries

This NHS-funded service allows you to see an expert optometrist quickly — often without needing to visit your GP or A&E.

Your eyes are precious — protect them at home, and trust Louth Vision Centre to care for them when you need it most.

📍 Visit us or call today for advice or to book a MECS appointment. 01507 609499 louthvisioncentre.co.uk/

22/09/2025

👀 Did you know? 👀

Half of all sight loss is avoidable — but only if it’s caught early.
That’s why National Eye Health Week (starting today!) is so important.

This week is all about raising awareness of how vital regular eye tests are — not just for keeping your prescription up to date, but for protecting your overall health. Your optician can detect early signs of:
🔎 Glaucoma
🔎 Diabetes & high blood pressure
🔎 Macular degeneration

Most of these conditions have no early symptoms — so routine sight tests are the best way to catch them before they cause lasting damage.

Here’s how you can protect your eyes:
✅ Book a sight test every 2 years (or as advised)
😎 Wear UV-blocking sunglasses — even on cloudy days
💻 Take screen breaks to reduce digital eye strain
🥗 Eat for your eyes — leafy greens & omega-3s support long-term eye health

👓 This National Eye Health Week, take a moment to prioritise your vision — your future self will thank you.

📅 Book your appointment today: https://louthvisioncentre.co.uk/
📞 Call us on 01507 609499