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Welcome to the Reynolds & Slater Opticians blog, where we share expert advice, news, and tips on eye care and hearing health. Based in Falmouth and Penzance, we’ve been serving the Cornwall community for over 40 years, and our blog is here to keep you informed about the latest developments in optometry, eyewear trends, hearing care, and practice updates. Whether you’re looking for guidance on common eye conditions, information about children’s eye care, or advice on choosing the right glasses, our blog is your trusted local resource.

How Your Local Optician Can Help You Choose The Right Glasses For Your Face Shape

There is something exciting about choosing a new pair of glasses. Not only does doing so give you the chance

Why Sunglasses Will Help Keep Eyes Healthy Over Winter

Everybody wears sunglasses to protect their eyes from sun rays in the summer, but did you know that sunglasses aren’t

Types of Contact Lenses to Avoid This Halloween

Now that October has arrived, it is officially time to shop for your Halloween Costume! While some spooky contact lenses

What’s Causing Your Itchy Eyes?

Having itchy eyes is always frustrating, and finding the right solution can be extremely difficult when you aren’t sure of

Why You Should Take Your Child to the Local Opticians This Month

Taking care of your child’s eyesight can be complicated, especially when they might not be aware of how their vision

6 Reasons to Visit Your Local Opticians This Month

The UK is finally fully opening up again after a long period of social distancing. It’s the perfect time to

How to Find Your New Opticians When Moving to Cornwall.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_column_text]So, you’ve successfully escaped the big city and made the move down to Cornwall. Congratulations – an exciting new

Sunglasses or Contact Lenses? Find out which is best for you.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]When the summer rolls around, the question of whether you should splash out on a nice pair of sunglasses

How To Keep Your Eyes Healthy In Summer.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With summer on the horizon and beach days on their way, we’d like to share some advice on how to

Optical Coherence Tomography Scans

As opticians, we understand the importance of carrying out thorough and detailed eye examinations. After all, protecting vision and eye

Orthokeratology and Myopia Control

Myopia, also known as short sightedness, is a vision problem that an increasing number of people face. Luckily, Reynolds Opticians

Glaucoma – How Does it Affect Eyesight and What Are the Treatments?

Glaucoma is a common eye issue that can affect people of all ages but most notably adults in their 70’s