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Eyes Behind the Scenes of Wes Anderson's Henry Sugar Movie
Lights, Camera, Glasses! The Behind-the-Lens Story of Buchanan Optometrists & Wes Anderson's "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" When Hollywood Meets High-Quality Optics: A Match Made for the Silver Screen You've seen the films.
Could Your Eyes Hold the Clue to Early Parkinson's Diagnosis?
The Exciting New Research Explained Today, we've got some absolutely fascinating news to share.
Modern Headlights 'Blinding Drivers' says RAC
A RAC survey found that two-thirds of drivers are regularly dazzled by oncoming headlights, with the majority saying it takes up to five seconds before they can see again.
COVID update 27/4/22
What we are doing to keep you safe and guidance for booking an appointment- updated 27/4/22 Whilst we are all getting used to 'living with COVID' keeping our clients and staff safe is still our absolute priority.
19th July COVID update
Summary What is remaining in place: Appointment only visits. Health screening before an appointment. Use of Full PPE by staff and Clients expected to wear a mask. Enhanced sanitising of the practice.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - What we are doing to keep you safe
Can wearing spectacles stop you catching COVID? And other questions answered
Can wearing glasses prevent you catching COVID? Scientists in Northern India have suggested that spectacle wearers have a two to three times lower risk of contracting COVID-19 than those who do not wear glasses.
How to stop glasses fogging up when wearing a mask
With face masks now compulsory on public transport, in hospitals and in many shops, spectacles wearers have been asking 'How do I stop my glasses fogging up when wearing a mask?' The Telegraph asked Alisdair this same question and featured his advice in their article.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
What are we doing to protect you At Buchanan Optometrists, your health has always been our concern and a good cleaning and sanitising routine is essential for our everyday practice.
20% off Designers Day
One-off celebration for our 20th Anniversary. 20% off all spectacles (frames and lenses) including sunglasses for 1 day only.
Celebrating 20 years
Thank you to everyone who attended our 20th party.
How UV Rays Can Affect Your Vision
With Summer quickly upon us, it’s important to keep your eyes safe in the sun.
The Benefits of Diagnosing an Eye Condition Early
It goes without saying that looking after your health is really important for a good quality of life. However, whilst people carefully monitor what they eat, how much alcohol they consume and how much exercise they do, one area of health that is often neglected is eye health.
New Audiology Centre Open
For anyone who has attended the practice recently and observed the building work at the back, you may have been wondering what we are up to. Well, our new Audiology Centre with custom-designed sound attenuated hearing room is finished and we are taking bookings for hearing assessments now.
Top Risk Factors for Glaucoma
Developing glaucoma can be a very scary and debilitating process, which can lead to loss of vision if it is not identified early enough. Whilst it is most common in adults aged 70 and over, glaucoma can affect younger people too.
