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Understanding the Impact of Short-Sightedness in Children

From following their passions to fulfilling their potential, who doesn’t want their child to do well in life? Healthy vision can go a long way to helping youngsters thrive, from academic achievement to social confidence. In this blog, we’ll explore short sightedness in children. What is it, and what steps can we take to manage it? Read on to find out how we can help keep your child’s eyes healthy and their future bright. What is short-sightedness? Myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness, affects longer-distance vision. While close-up items are clear, objects in the distance can appear blurry. It typically emerges during childhood and happens when the eyeball grows slightly too long or the cornea becomes too curved, causing light to

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Discover signs of hearing loss & treatment at our hearing clinic in Glasgow

As World Hearing Day approaches on 3rd March, it’s a good time to think about how we care for our senses. Just like our vision, hearing health can decline gradually, often without us noticing. That’s why regular eye exams and hearing checks are so important—they help catch changes early and keep these vital senses working at their best. In this blog, we’re focusing on the importance of hearing health and how professional hearing care can make a real difference for years to come. A gradual decline Hearing loss can sneak up gradually. Perhaps you’ve noticed you need to turn the telly up, you have to lean in during conversations in busy places, or you’re experiencing a feeling of pressure in

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And The Award Goes To…

Celebrating Excellence: Our Community Optometrist of the Year Award We are ecstatic to announce that we have been honoured with the prestigious Community Optometrist of the Year Award at the national Sight Care Awards 2023/24. This recognition holds immense significance for us, as it symbolises our commitment to providing the highest standard of eye care to our patients and community. We have worked hard to forge meaningful relationships with each and every one of our patients, winning this award is a testament to the bonds we have formed with our patients and community over the years, and we are immensely grateful for the trust and loyalty our patients have placed in us. Whether it’s helping a patient find the perfect

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Top Tips for Using Digital Devices

As you read this, your eyes are focused on a digital screen. With lockdown measures leading to a vast majority of the population learning and working from home, we’ve naturally been spending more time on our devices than ever – something that is especially true for children and young professionals. In fact, a recent survey of 2000 participants, commissioned by eye health charity Fight for Sight, indicated that over half of respondents have been using screens more since the Covid pandemic started. This means that here at Simpson Optometrists, we have seen an increasing number of patients who have complained of digital eye strain, or computer vision syndrome. What Is Eye Strain Eye strain occurs when we our eyes get

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