Marcus Slater is an Optometrist, Dispensing Optician and the part-owner of Reynolds & Slayer Opticians alongside his wife, Sophie. He is one of a handful of Optometrists in Cornwall to hold the College of Optometrists Diploma in Independent Prescribing, alongside a host of other qualifications that position him as one of the county's leading ocular experts.
Hay fever is an allergic reaction that affects nearly 18 million people in the UK every year. Commonly an issue during spring through to autumn, hay fever can cause its sufferers to not enjoy the months most commonly spent outside. Triggered by the presence of pollen in the air, a large number of people are…
An increasing number of children are choosing to wear contact lenses over glasses for everyday wear. It is not uncommon for children to want the option of wearing contact lenses once they reach secondary school, with most patients opting to book fittings between the ages of 11 and 15. This is not to say…
Driving is a great way to experience a level of freedom and independence, allowing an individual to transport themselves from A to B safely. Driving regulations and eyesight is something that all drivers need to consider regardless of how good they think their eyesight is, driving with vision below the accepted standard has been…
Taking care of your vision is one of the most important things you can do, especially in the modern world where you spend a lot of your time staring at screens. An eye care plan is a great way to save money whilst also having peace of mind that you have access to the highest…
Getting your eyes regularly tested is one of the most important routine health checks you should be getting. Similar to visiting the dentist, getting your eyes tested regularly can vastly improve your quality of life. Even if you don’t think there is anything wrong with your vision, it is still important to book regular visits…
Much like visiting the dentists, an eye examination can bring levels of anxiety in the run-up to your test, especially post Covid-19. Feeling anxious when it comes to your health is very common, and can lead to nervous patients avoiding eye tests altogether, risking serious eye conditions due to fear. At Reynolds &…
You may not think that you need to change your eye care as the summer months come and go, but it is imperative to eye health that you are taking proper care of your eyes when the sun comes out. The sun can have many effects on our eyes, and without the proper care some…
To celebrate World Emoji Day and showcase the importance of regular sight tests, Reynolds & Slater Opticians have put together their ‘Find The Emoji’ campaign. Using well-known Cornish locations to test the county’s eyesight and to showcase the importance of your eye health. The ‘Find The Emoji’ campaign was set up to showcase to…
A lot of people make the mistake of assuming that poor eyesight is simply something that comes with ageing or is something that will go away on its own eventually. They assume it’s a slight annoyance, an inconvenience and something they simply need to ‘put up with’ for the foreseeable future. However, this is not…
We understand that with the busy lives we all lead now in between social and work responsibilities, getting an eye test might not be at the top of your priority list. However, getting regular eye tests can be crucial for more than just your eye health. So how often should you get an eye test?…