Skipton’s short-sighted youngsters are gaining a new view of the world – without their glasses – thanks to Benjamin Opticians. Abandoning specs is not normally the advice opticians give but it is working well for those who have taken up a novel form of night time...
Winter is almost upon us and as the clocks go back this weekend, it’s a reminder to check our vision for driving. As the nights draw in, inevitably that means more time spent driving in the dark. There are a few things worth checking to make sure you get safely to...
If you’re over 65 or simply notice a problem with our eyes – go see your Optometrist. That’s the message from a new report commissioned by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). The report says two in five people over 65 have experienced symptoms like...
Adding spooky contact lenses to your fancy dress outfit this Halloween could trigger a real-life horror show and put your sight at risk, eye experts have warned. Novelty lenses form a key part of the costume for thousands of revellers celebrating Halloween, but they...
It’s official, Skipton’s Eleanor Hill is the youngest optician in the UK. Newly qualified Eleanor, had been out celebrating the success of passing her exams when she learned that she’s also the youngest in the UK. The General Optical Council has contacted her to...
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