THE number of people living with sight loss in Plymouth is predicted to rise from 1,170 to 10,300 by 2032, according to latest figures.
To mark National Eye Health Week (23-29 September), Specsavers’ Plymouth is raising awareness about the dangers of ignoring telltale signs of eye conditions that can lead to sight loss.
Plymouth’s new students are being warned that an overactive social life can seriously damage their hearing.
With Freshers’ Week fast approaching, a new survey has revealed that students spend the equivalent of almost two whole weeks in noisy pubs and clubs during their first year of university.
Hearing loss can be caused by any sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB), and the...
PLYMOUTH’S wannabe soccer stars have the chance to be mentored by former Premiership manager Harry Redknapp and a host of top-tier talent.
Harry is searching for a struggling grassroots football team to manage through the season of a lifetime, with elite training and money-can’t-buy experiences.
Amateur clubs from Plymouth and the surrounding area can put themselves forward...
Writer, broadcaster and famous wordsmith Gyles Brandreth is aiming to correct Plymouth’s mishearing of well-known sayings, as new research reveals friends and family are just too polite to tell each other they are wrong.
Launching the Misheard Manifesto , Specsavers vows to make 2024 the year misheard sayings come to an end. Together with Gyles Brandreth, they’re calling on people...
A MOTHER-of-two who was homeless has praised Plymouth opticians for coming to her aid when she was worried about her sight.
With one in three people who are experiencing homelessness needing glasses, staff at the Specsavers Plymouth store are keen to improve access to eyecare for those without a place to sleep or a fixed address.
Plymouth children are keen to be seen after receiving high-vis safety vests from community-conscious opticians.
The 35th Plymouth Scouts Group approached the Specsavers Plymouth and Plymstock stores for the vests as part of the company’s support of general road safety.
Both stores were glad to help and have donated enough vests for Scouts across the Plymouth district....
A WOMAN holidaying in Devon has praised opticians for their sight-saving diagnosis and caring for her beloved dog.
Beverley Pears was visiting the town for the first time with her 11-year-old cavapoo, Lola, when the vision in her left eye suddenly went cloudy and she could see ‘wiggly’ lines.
She Googled the symptoms and found that she possibly had a torn retina, but she...
MORE than three quarters of over-35s in Plymouth may be displaying at least one of the signs associated with presbyopia – despite half believing their eyesight is good.
The figure has been revealed by Specsavers as raises awareness of the condition, which is most common in adults over 40. Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects and is a natural...
PLYMOUTH’S over-70s are bucking the age-related stereotype by embracing digital technology to tackle social isolation and stay connected.
A recent survey asked people aged over 70 about their use of online platforms, with more than 80% of over-70s saying they were confident using the internet, social media, and tech devices.
The Specsavers survey, in partnership with Royal...
