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Bothwell optometrist who cared for generations of families retires
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (427+ words) AN optometrist who has cared for generations of families has retired after more than 30 years of service. Dr Scott Mackie, who ran Mackie Opticians in Bothwell, has retired after a career dedicated to eye care and community service across Lanarkshire....
North East eye clinic recognised for supporting veterans and their families
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (292+ words) A North East eye clinic has been recognised for its support for the armed forces community, earning a national employer award. Newmedica Newcastle, based at Balliol Business Park, received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award from the Ministry…...
Street optician marks 40 years in business with fundraising campaign
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (311+ words) An optician in Somerset is marking 40 years of service with a campaign to give something back. Eyetech Opticians, an independent business in Street, has launched 40 days of fundraising. The campaign began on Saturday, May 9, and will conclude with an anniversary…...
Chamber members raise £3,701 for Beacon Centre for the Blind
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (315+ words) A CHARITY partnership has helped raise vital funds to support people living with sight loss. The Black Country Chamber of Commerce raised £3,701 for the Beacon Centre for the Blind during its 150th anniversary year through a series of fundraising events and…...
Glasgow opticians donned colourful hats to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (282+ words) A colourful fundraiser has helped to shine a light on the life-saving potential of eye tests. The team at Specsavers in Newlands took part in Wear A Hat Day, raising £128.84 in support of Brain Tumour Research. Staff donned an assortment…...
Haywards Heath opticians bid to spread kindness with community fundraiser
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (300+ words) A Specsavers branch is calling on residents to help make a difference in their community. The Haywards Heath team is collecting food and essential items for the Bentswood Hub as it marks Global Pay It Forward Day on April 28. The…...
Health warning issued as stress blamed for eye problems in Bradford
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (214+ words) LONG workdays, screen-heavy evenings, and a constant juggle of commitments could be taking a toll on eye health in Bradford. Health experts have warned that these modern pressures could be contributing to a rise in stress-related eye problems, including twitching....
Pupils learn about science of eye care from Specsavers Pocklington visit
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (249+ words) An optician in Pocklington has been helping pupils see the science behind eye care. Specsavers Pocklington’s Sejal Patel, Hannah Seviour, and Leena Ahmed visited Warter C.E VC Primary School and St Mary’s VC Academy during science week to talk…...
People living with glaucoma in West Lothian can access support within community
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (262+ words) People living with glaucoma in West Lothian can now access support within the community rather than travel to hospital, after a Linlithgow-based optician was selected to deliver the scheme. Store director Diana Kelly at Specsavers Linlithgow is one of just…...
Glasgow optician partners with charity to improve lives of young Glaswegians
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (13+ words) Yahoo News UK...