Regular eye tests: what’s stopping you?
Almost every high street has an optician, so why are so many people still not getting the eyecare they need?
Eye Health 2018
As a nation, our eye health is rapidly declining, with estimates saying that, by 2050, half of the world’s population will be - at the very least - shortsighted. The Eye Health report, published in The Sunday Times, explores the reasons behind Britons’ reluctance to have regular eye tests and debunks many of the most common eye myths. Also featured is an infographic on sight and the ageing population, as well as concrete advice on how diet can affect sight, how to learn to live with low vision, and what to consider when choosing glasses for children
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How to choose and fit children’s glasses
'Children’s faces have different proportions to adult faces, but the specs all too often are simply scaled-down versions of adult designs'
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Sight loss increasingly linked to obesity and poor diets
The UK's eye clinics are bulging with the strain of dealing with an ageing population and the rising tide of obesity
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Debunking the most common eye myths
Many medical myths are often described as old wives' tales. But technological advances in the last 70 years have resulted in a myriad of "new wives' tales" - especially in the field of sight
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“I was lucky that my optician picked it up”
Hair Biker Dave Myers's glaucoma was diagnosed early. Now he's working with Specsavers and the Royal National Institute of Blind People to encourage everyone to have regular eye tests
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The right fit is more important than you think
Specsavers' clinical spokesperson Dr Nigel Best offers some advice on spectacles to suit each face shape and a range of different lens options
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Your eye test is about more than just your sight
Today's eye tests go beyond how well you can see - they provide vital early warning signs of various conditions
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Future of Fintech 2020
What does 2021 hold for fintech? Our Future of Fintech special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores topics on eco-conscious startups, diversity in the industry, helping small businesses, financial literacy and more. The featured infographic looks at SME opportunities for fintech in the changing business landscape.
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Future of Infrastructure 2020
From net-zero to small ports, our Future of Infrastructure special report, published in The Times, explores why reaching net-zero will require a major infrastructure overhaul, demand for electric vehicles, the infrastructure talent pool, and more. The featured infographic looks at which sectors and countries are in need of the most investment to keep pace with the demands of the future
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Legal Innovation 2020
From virtual hearings to legal advice on social media, our Legal Innovation special report, published in The Times, covers how the legal sector is transforming and adapting including legal technology, ‘uberisation’, and more. The featured infographic examines the lack of representation in law firms and why it isn’t only bad for business but also society overall.
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IoT for Business 2020
Our IoT for Business special report, published in The Times, examines what the future holds for IoT, how it can help save water, tech adoption, and more. The featured infographic looks at how different industries are implementing IoT across their organisations.