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We are an independent professional opticians situated in Hadleigh, Essex. Forbes opticians is family owned and run.

We have developed the practice with a clear idea of how we feel high quality eye care should be delivered. Here is a little more about the things that make our practice special:

Generous appointments;

We spend significantly longer with each patient because great eye-care takes time. Continuity of care;

Seeing the same optician every time is important, you get to know us and we get to know both you and your eyes. Technology;

We invest in the very latest technology to monitor and protect the health of your eyes. Customer service;

We really look after both you and your eyes.

09/12/2025

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀.
A simple change that helps many people is adjusting the position of your monitor.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁:
• Keep the top of your screen slightly below eye level
• Sit around an arm's length away
• Make sure lighting isn't causing reflections or glare
• Adjust text size so you're not leaning forward

These tweaks reduce both eye strain and neck tension — especially during long shifts or busy days.
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.

08/12/2025

𝗕 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀
Blepharitis is a very common condition where the eyelid margins become inflamed. It often causes:
• Red or sore eyelids
• Flakes around the lashes
• Itching or burning
• A "gritty" feeling
• Occasional crusting in the mornings

It's usually caused by blocked oil glands along the edges of the eyelids. When these glands don't produce enough healthy oils, the tear film becomes unstable — leading to irritation, dryness and general discomfort.

In winter, symptoms tend to flare up because cold air and central heating can dry the eyes further.

The good news: blepharitis is manageable.
Warm compresses, lid hygiene and, in some cases, specific drops or in-practice treatments can make a huge difference.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲. 👁️

07/12/2025

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁.
But regular eye exams are essential for maintaining healthy, comfortable vision.

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂:
• Notice changes in clarity
• Experience headaches or eye strain
• Have diabetes or other health conditions
• Are aged over 40
• Have a family history of eye disease

Small symptoms can sometimes point to bigger issues, so keeping up to date is one of the best things you can do for your long-term eye health. 👁️

06/12/2025

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱, 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗰𝗮𝘁-𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲?
There's no right or wrong — just what feels like "you".

Which frame shape do you naturally gravitate towards?
Tell us below! 👇
Your answers help others choose too.

05/12/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻?
This winter, lightweight materials, warm tones and subtle metallic finishes are proving incredibly popular. They add a touch of style while remaining comfortable for everyday wear.

Whether you fancy something bold or something timeless, we can help you find frames that match your face shape, personality and lifestyle.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 — 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂!

04/12/2025

𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
❄️ Cold winds
🔥 Indoor heating
💨 Low humidity
💻 Longer hours on screens

All of these cause your tears to evaporate faster, leaving the eyes feeling dry, burning, watery or gritty.

𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽:
• Use a humidifier at home
• Avoid sitting directly in front of heaters
• Blink more consciously when on screens
• Stay hydrated
• Warm compresses can soothe and improve tear quality

𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

03/12/2025

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 — 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
Instead, you might notice:
• Rubbing their eyes
• Sitting close to screens
• Losing their place when reading
• Reduced confidence at school

Good vision plays a huge role in learning, reading and concentration. Regular eye exams can pick up issues early — even before your child notices something isn't quite right.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.

02/12/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.
If your eyes feel gritty, tired or sore, you may be experiencing digital eye strain.

A simple, evidence-based tip that really helps is the 20-20-20 rule:
👉 Every 20 minutes
👉 Look at something 20 feet away
👉 For at least 20 seconds

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
Because it relaxes the focusing muscles inside your eyes, reduces fatigue and encourages you to blink properly again — something we all do far less when staring at screens.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

01/12/2025

✨ 𝗔 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺
Astigmatism is one of the most common reasons people experience blur — but the word itself often sounds more worrying than it is.

It simply means the front surface of the eye (the cornea) or the lens inside is slightly more curved in one direction than the other. Instead of being perfectly round, it's shaped a little more like a rugby ball.

This change in shape bends light unevenly, which can make vision blurred or distorted at all distances. You may notice:
• Difficulty focusing on both near and far objects
• Headaches or eye strain
• Trouble with night driving due to glare

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀?
Astigmatism is easy to diagnose and easy to correct with glasses, contact lenses or specialist lens designs. Many people have it from childhood and never realise until they have an eye test.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗽𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝘂𝗽 — 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽. 👓

30/11/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 💙🏴 Celebrate safely — and if you're out enjoying fireworks or festivities, don't forget your eye protection! 🎆

29/11/2025

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆! No wonder they get tired by the end of the day! 😴

28/11/2025

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀? 🧴 Remember: clean hands first, every time. It's the simplest way to protect your eyes from infection.

Address

198 London Road
Hadleigh
SS72PD

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441702555345

Website

http://www.forbesopticians.co.uk/

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