Michael Beaver Opticians

10/11/2025

Looking at getting new Varifocal Lenses?
Rodenstock are offering a complimentary upgrade from their Progressiv B.I.G. Varifocal to Multigressiv B.I.G. Varifocal, including their Solitaire LayR X-tra Clean coatings up to the end of December 2025
The Multigressiv B.I.G. Norm lens is an optimised Rodenstock progressive lens for sharp vision, based on an approximate biometric model of the wearer's eyes. The lens is optimised for the standard parameters of the glasses and individual pupil distance.
This gives
- Sharp and improved, high contrast vision
-Extremely smooth transition from distance to near vision
-Extremely fast adjustment without dizziness
-Extremely large field of view
-Exceptional spatial perception
-Vision without fatigue
Please come and have a chat with us about this promotion

27/10/2025

28/09/2025

Sight tests are FREE for all over 60s as they are paid for by the NHS. Ask at your local opticians for more information.

27/09/2025

Regular sight tests and the right eyewear can help you reach your peak sporting performance. Visit your local opticians for advice and information about keeping your eyes match fit!

26/09/2025

Many of us risk future avoidable sight loss because we don’t know how to look after our eyes properly. Check if you could be doing more to reduce your risk here http://visionmatters.org.uk/looking-after-your-eyes/eye-health-calculator

25/09/2025

Your diet, weight, activity, alcohol intake & smoking status can all affect your chances of suffering chronic eye conditions, including the 4 main causes of sight loss – macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts.



The link between smoking and sight loss is as strong as the association between smoking and lung cancer. Discover more about how smoking can harm your eye health and find details of smoking cessation support services on this blog visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post/156-say-eye-quit-for-stoptober

24/09/2025

Banish screen fatigue by being

-Switch-off before bed
-Measure the distance between your eyes & the screen
-Adjust your work station & screen settings
-Refresh your eyes by consciously blinking
-Take a break
visionmatters.org.uk/news/news/post/174-how-to-be-screen-smart

23/09/2025

1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem. Help keep their eyes healthy with regular eye tests, eating a healthy diet, limiting screen use, spending 2 hours a day outdoors and wearing sunglasses.



Extended screen time is associated with an increased risk of developing and worsening myopia (nearsightedness) and the onset of dry eye in children. Limit your child’s screen use and balance with time spent outdoors.

22/09/2025

Routine sight tests are vital health checks for all. They can spot signs of eye disease years before you notice a change in your vision & detect a range of common health conditions, including & . Get tested this because



Did you know sight tests are free on the NHS for more than 30 million people, including, children, the over 60s and those on income-related benefits? http://nhs.uk/nhs-services/opticians/

13/08/2025

As part of our joint work calling for mandatory sight tests for all drivers at licence application and each renewal, The College of Optometrists and The Association of Optometrists have published our core principles for implementing vision standards for drivers in the UK.

These five core principles outline the small changes required to existing legislation that would have a significant impact on making our roads safer for everyone.

1️⃣ Mandatory requirement for drivers to submit formal evidence of a recent sight test at application and every renewal

2️⃣ Strong emphasis on attending regular sight tests between renewals

3️⃣ Referral to following failure to meet the driving vision standard in the sight test

4️⃣ Continued public awareness and education about driver responsibility between renewals

5️⃣ Reinforce reporting guidance for primary eye care optometrists conducting the sight test on drivers

See the full details on the College website ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3JfsepO

05/08/2025

For the month of August, Rodenstock are offering a free second pair of their Myopia control spectacle lenses with the purchase of the first pair.
So, if your child is shortsighted (Myopic), this is the perfect time to get a new pair of Spectacles and a spare pair in time for them to go back to school.
Ask in practice for details.

18/07/2025

Good eyesight is crucial in making sure a child develops to their full potential both at school and socially. Anyone can develop sight problems – but it is especially important to look after children’s eyes. The eye is still developing throughout early childhood so if problems are treated early, it can make a lasting difference.

How do I know if my child has an eye problem?
Some eye conditions do not display any signs or symptoms, so the only way to know for sure is to take your child for a sight test. Signs which may show there is a problem with a child’s sight include:
- an eye appearing to drift inwards or outwards;
-difficulty concentrating;
- behavioural problems;
- headaches;
-sitting too close to the television; or
- rubbing their eyes a lot.
The condition ‘lazy eye’ can run in the family, so if someone in your family has either an eye turn (‘squint’) or suffers from reduced vision in one or both eyes (‘amblyopia’), it’s a good idea to take any related children for a sight test.

What is vision screening?
Some children have their vision screened at school – this is usually a basic test, designed to pick up children who have reduced vision in one or both eyes. If a problem is suspected, children will usually be referred to an optometrist for a full sight test. Parents may assume that their child has been screened at school, but this does not happen in all areas of the country. Even where this does happen, it is not usually until the age of four or five, so we recommend that all children visit their optometrist for a sight test around the age of three.

What is a sight test?
A sight test is a comprehensive check which can pick up many conditions, including colour vision defects, problems with the development of 3D vision and any need for glasses. Taking children for sight tests from an early age helps to build good eye health habits into adulthood. Optometrists can use a range of tests for young children, including pictures and even tests that do not need your child to give an actual response.

When should my child visit the optometrist?
Although the UK National Screening Committee recommends screening at age four to five years, there are many optometrists who will see children much younger than this for a sight test. We recommend that children have a sight test around the age of three, so that conditions are picked up and treated early. After the first test it is a good idea to return every two years, or as recommended by your optometrist. All children are entitled to NHS-funded sight tests and help with the cost of glasses Children under the age of 16 are entitled to NHS-funded sight tests and an optical voucher. An optical voucher entitles you to help towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses if they are needed