We thought it would be nice to take a moment to share some information about us, the Respectacle team, and what we do outside of work. While we do have the opportunity to get to know our customers when they pop in for an eye examination, or to source some new glasses, most of our conversations tend to focus on work-related topics. Only occasionally do we get to talk about the activities and hobbies that reflect our personalities and passions. So, read on if you want to learn more about how we spend our free time!

Tim our optometrist, has been practising optometry for over 40 years now. He’s a valued member of the Respectacle team and is very highly regarded by his patients. When he’s not at work, Tim keeps himself very busy with many different interests and hobbies.

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Cataracts

Cataracts are a common age-related vision problem. In the UK, around 30 per cent of people aged sixty-five and over have their vision affected due to cataracts. If you suffer from cataracts, they can make everyday activities, such as reading and driving, difficult. In England alone, more than 400,000 cataract surgeries are performed annually. Given the severity of the condition – cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world – we thought this common eye disease would be a popular topic to discuss in our latest blog.

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