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Thrown off balance? It could be your hearing
Friday 21st October 2022
PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Thrown off balance? It could be your hearing Our ears do so much more than simply enable us to hear – they play a crucial role in keeping us balanced. That’s why it’s so important to take care of our ears and pay attention to any problems that arise as soon as possible. &…
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Specsavers offering free contact lenses
Saturday 27th August 2022
PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Switch it up this summer by trying contact lenses SUMMER is the perfect opportunity to try out contact lenses for the first time – whether it’s to change up your look while enjoying the evening sun or to improve your form playing your favourite summer sport. But for those…
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61% of people in Northern Ireland unconcerned or unaware about UV exposure to their eyes
Monday 18th July 2022
Fashion or function: 61% of people in Northern Ireland unconcerned or unaware about UV exposure to their eyes. Many of us are aware of the damage the sun has on our skin, but more than half of us here in Northern Ireland are unconcerned or unaware, of the damage it’s having on our eyes, according to a study conducted by Specsavers. The study offers insight into the public’s view on sun protection and their eyes. Frequent exposure to th…
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Opticians warning over ‘silent thief of sight’
Saturday 13th March 2021
Opticians warning over ‘silent thief of sight’ World Glaucoma Week March 7-13 EXPERTS are urging people to make their eye health a priority so they don’t succumb to one of the leading causes of blindness in the world – glaucoma. Often called the ‘silent thief of sight’ due to its gradual onset, more than 700,000 people in the UK are estimated to have the condition - and this is predicted to increase by 44% by 2035. Yet, bec…
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‘I thought my glasses simply needed a good clean – but it was something much more serious’
Friday 29th January 2021
‘I thought my glasses simply needed a good clean – but it was something much more serious’ Dungannon grandmother, Gemma Killen, tells how her blurry vision revealed an underlying health issue. Last September Gemma Killen got up as usual, ready to head off to an early church service. Putting on her glasses she thought one of the lenses was just a little dirty, but even with her specs cleaned and pristine she still couldn’t see properly through her right ey…
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Masks won't keep us from smiling
Thursday 5th November 2020
Masks won't keep us from smiling says new research People in NI are the most likely in UK to strike up conversation with or smile at strangers Almost half think we smile more than the average UK citizen We’re still smiling despite wearing face masks – and using our eyes to help us IT’S the simple things in life that are keeping us smiling, according to new research by Specsavers, with the sound of children laughing or hearing a glass…
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Some guidance about your car, tests and the MOT
Friday 3rd July 2020
Some guidance about your car, tests and the MOT Driver testing services resuming for some categories Following the Government’s decision to introduce measures to delay the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the DVA suspended all practical driving tests and module 4 DCPC tests. This has recently been reviewed in line with existing guidance and a decision has been made to extend the suspension until further notice, with some very limited exceptions. From 6 July the DV…
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Insurers to help customers with general and protection insurances
Tuesday 19th May 2020
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told insurers that from today (18 May) they must help customers with general and protection insurance policies, who are struggling with payments because of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The move, which had been expected to come into force on Wednesday 13 May, means insurers are expected to allow policyholders to defer costs temporarily, while keeping cover in place on car, home, travel, private medical, life, income protection and accident …
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