NEWSLETTER
Read Practice Director Stuart Henderson’s regular conversational newsletter, featuring practice news and family escapades, as well as insightful eye care articles by Stuart and the team.
June 2023 : Should you REALLY be doing that without Maria??
For those of you who may have had to sit and wait before your eye examination, you may have noticed that we have a fairly large TV on the wall in the reception area. The idea behind this is so our new patients who are visiting us for the first time, may view the full...
April 2023 : I Will …….!
For those of you who are regular readers of these ‘Ramblings’ I thank you! - and you will remember that in my last ramble back in February, I was very much looking forward to the following Sunday when I could put my feet up and watch the ‘League Cup Final’ between...
February 2023 : Tell me ma, I won’t be home for tea!
At the moment, half the North East are seeing the world not through rose tinted spectacles, but through Black and White ones! As I am sure a lot of you are aware next Sunday, 26th February, sees Newcastle United take on Manchester United, at Wembley, in the League Cup...
December 2022 : Crisp, cold, bright mornings…
I love the Lake District in December. Crisp, cold, bright mornings, walks that are devoid of other people and the ability to find a parking spot in both Keswick and Ambleside! We have just returned from a lovely week staying in a cottage in Rydal. The weather was...
October 2022 : Remembering……
I sat last Monday with Maria and watched the Queens funeral. I have never really thought that much about the Monarchy so I suppose I would describe myself as a passive supporter in that I feel some members of the Royal family work incredibly hard for the country and...
Frequently asked questions about contact lenses
We've compiled a list of some of the questions we regularly get asked about contact lenses. If you'd like further information, get in touch with our Dispensing and Contact Lens Optician, Sonia Dixon, via our reception team. Can anyone wear contact lenses? Nowadays,...
What are Varifocal lenses?
Varifocal lenses are multipurpose lenses that give you vision at distance - intermediate and near - all in one pair of spectacles. Varifocal lenses give you a good all-round pair of spectacles, which can work fantastically as your only pair of specs, or in addition to...
Why High-Quality Sunglasses are Worth the Investment
A good pair of sunglasses is an investment – a high quality pair can last several years if cared for correctly. But there are lots of factors to consider when it comes to choosing new sunglasses. Whilst expensive sunglasses tend to be made of high-quality materials,...
August 2022 : Why are men fascinated by B-B-Q’s?
Why are men fascinated by B-B-Q’s? Well, I hope you are all coping with a hot British Summer! The practice has been a bit toasty at times, but I am pleased to say the air conditioning has done us proud. There have even been a couple of days when Jess and Claire have...
May 2022 : Men Don’t Grow Old!
Men Don’t Grow Old! Maria my good lady wife said to me last night, “Why don’t men accept that they get older”? “Of course, we do” I responded. “No, you don’t” she said “Just look at you, you expect to swim, cycle and run just as quickly, as you did when you were in...