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?…
Maintaining healthy eyes is essential for the longevity and lasting quality of your eyesight. But this begs the question: how exactly do you know if your eyes are healthy? The signs of unhealthy eyes aren’t always instantly noticeable, but there are ways of assessing your own eye health to determine if they are performing…
Since the eco-crisis coming greatly into focus over the past few years, the health of our planet has become a priority and many have been changing their consumer habits to promote a more sustainable lifestyle and reduce the amount of waste produced. At Reynolds & Slater opticians, we stock a range of sustainable glasses produced…
Dry, irritable eyes can be a pain at the best of times. But, some people only tend to get dry eyes during the winter months. It can be hard to focus on everyday tasks when your eyes feel dry and itchy. In worst cases, some people may even have to take time off work or…
There is something exciting about choosing a new pair of glasses. Not only does doing so give you the chance to switch things up and try something new – or pick a pair of glasses for the very first time if you are a new glasses wearer – but it also allows you to add…
Everybody wears sunglasses to protect their eyes from sun rays in the summer, but did you know that sunglasses aren’t just for hot weather? It is important to protect your eyes all year round from harmful UV rays, particularly when snow amplifies them. UV rays are also more prominent in winter because the sun is…