We are all aware of the advice from the NHS to help stop the spread of Coronavirus and protect ourselves and others. Staying away from public places, avoiding travel unless necessary, washing hands regularly.
Amid the developing Coronavirus situation, we wanted to take a moment to reassure you of the actions we are taking during these uncertain times.
On Saturday, our Battle team welcomed the Rotary Club of Senlac in-store for a Stroke Awareness Day. A third of those people whose blood pressure was checked were referred to their GP for further investigation. The Rotary Clubs of Senlac and Battle worked with the Stroke Association to make people aware of the risks of strokes at an event in Battle. Some 40 people were seen and thirteen of those exhibited a blood pressure outside the normally expected range.
We couldn't be happier to announce that Barracloughs have won yet another award! Our Uckfield team attended the swanky East Sussex Business Awards ceremony last night at the East Sussex National, and were awarded Professional Service Provider of the Year.
Botox is one of the most popular non invasive cosmetic procedures offered, with millions of people seeking out the procedure to combat aging and fine lines. In the U.K., Botox and fillers make up for 90% of cosmetic procedures, and the market for the two are worth £2.75 billion. With such a large population seeking out the procedure, it’s important that the risks associated are discussed thoroughly, especially when it comes to your vision.
At this time of year, we get many people asking about novelty contact lenses. With lots of Halloween parties and events going on, it's a popular accessory, but there are true-to-life horrors that come with it...
With summer now far behind us and the winter sports season upon us, it is essential to continue to raise awareness of the importance of protecting eyes from UV damage at all times. A UK survey of contact lens wearers has shown that while 65% of them are concerned about protecting their eyes from harmful UV rays only 6% consider using protection on a cloudy day. Further to this, 90% state they only feel exposed to UV rays in summer,1 however, it is well established that UV exposure can be a significant risk all year round and the hours of peak exposure for the eyes can differ from those of skin.
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