Essilor launches 2021 multi pair offer!
We’ve teamed up with our specialist lens provider Essilor to bring you the latest Multi Pair lens promotion: Take Two What is Take Two?...
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Broadhurst Optometrists
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Tired of foggy glasses? Optifog is here
Facemasks are not the most comfortable things to wear and when you’re a spectacle wearer it can be even more frustrating when you’re met...
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How are we managing the COVID-19 outbreak?
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients is always our main priority and whilst we continue to follow the best hygiene...
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What is an Optomap retinal examination?
Available at our Preston practice, the Optomap ultra-wide digital imaging system allows us to capture more than 80% of your retina in one...
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Imran’s keratoconus story
Our optometrist, Imran Darbar, gives us a first-hand account on his keratoconus story from diagnosis to how it affects his daily life....
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Have you ever had a full brekkie with kale?
As part of National Eye Health Week, we have collaborated with one of our neighbours in Preston, Town House Coffee and Brew Bar to find...
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What has nutrition got to do with eye health?
Globally, approximately 250 million people suffer from varying degrees of vision loss*. Diet is thought to be an important factor because...
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The case for NOT buying your glasses online
These days you can have anything Amazon Primed to your door. Even groceries like milk and eggs since its launch of Prime pantry. If you...
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Can going to the opticians help you with migraines?
Experiencing visual disturbances such as flashing / shimmering lights in your sight can be quite disturbing. Especially when you don’t...
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Don’t wait till your child goes to school for an eye test
The latest research from the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has found some “worrying” statistics relating to the lack...
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Do I really need an eye test when my eyes feel fine?
Your eye test reminder has come through, but your eyes don’t seem to have changed, your glasses still “work fine” and you don’t seem to...
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Can a lens really reduce the progression of short-sightedness in children?
What is short-sightedness? Short-sightedness is the more commonly known term for an eye condition called myopia. It affects both adults...
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Lesley’s rare glaucoma story
Lesley had been getting piercing pains in her eyes and headaches in the evenings for about 3 years. Each time she had her eyes tested;...
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700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma – what is it?
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name of a group of eye conditions which can occur when the optic nerve (the main nerve to the eye) is...
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Can you really practice self-care at work?
When we think of self-care, most of us might think of taking a walk in the country or running yourself a nice hot bath but how can you...
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E-Eye: A treatment proven to provide long term relief from the symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome.
Here at Broadhurst Optometrists, we pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge of optical technology. With this in mind, we’re all very...
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Sunglasses season has been and gone… right??
We all know that sunglasses are key to a summer outfit. Bad hair day? Sunglasses. No makeup? Sunglasses. But are sunglasses’ fashion...
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Delayed booking in for your eye test?
We get it, there’s no judgement here. We understand that eye checks can easily become bottom priority in your busy lives, especially as...
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Sunglasses advised: Heatwave returns!
Heatwave to return with a vengeance! What better time for a little blogging about sunglasses? Here are some great reasons to treat...
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Did you know this about your child’s eye examination?
Eye examinations are free for children at regular intervals throughout their childhood. We recommend that every child aged 3 onwards...
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