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Signs it’s time to visit your Optometrist for an eye test

Eye Test

We have an extensive database of regular clients at Respectacle Company who understand the importance of regular eye examinations. Still, we also have some customers registered with us who haven’t had their eyes tested in forever – probably because they feel their vision is fine.

A lot of people only book an appointment for a check-up when they start to experience problems with their vision. However, an eye examination is so much more than just checking whether you can read the small print on a package in the supermarket.

So, how can you tell if it’s time for an eye test – what are the signs and how often should you have an eye examination?

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Putting Health and Wellbeing at the Heart of Manor Walk, Market Harborough

Manor Walk

In our blogs, we often talk about ourselves – what we’ve been up to, the new frames we’ve just had delivered, or the latest equipment we’ve purchased to enhance the customer experience at Respectacle Company. But this time, I wanted to shine a light on Manor Walk. As well as being our home and a wonderful place to work, Manor Walk is also home to a diverse range of interesting, independent businesses, tucked away in a lovely little shopping precinct, just a short stroll from the centre of Market Harborough.

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Why Continuity of Care Matters When It Comes to Your Eye Health

Eye Health

We all know regular eye care is important, but sometimes it takes a real-life example to drive the point home. I want to share a story about one of our customers that highlights just how essential continuity of care is when it comes to your eye health. It’s a great reminder of why cutting corners to try and save money can cost you more in the long run.

Our customer had previously purchased a lovely pair of FEB31st glasses. FEB31st is a handmade bespoke wooden eyewear brand, so this was reflected in the price of the frame. At the time of purchase, we took the time to ensure that the customer was happy with their new eyewear. Fast forward a couple of years, and the customer was due for an eye examination.
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Everything You Need to Know About Flashes and Floaters

Eye Care

At Respectacle Company, we offer routine eye examinations at our Market Harborough practice. We also see many patients who are experiencing vision difficulties or have symptoms that require further investigation.

To help you better understand these issues, we thought it would be useful to create a series of blogs highlighting different eye conditions and their symptoms. This way, you will know what signs to look out for and what actions to take if you experience any of them.

In the first blog of this series, we will focus on flashes and floaters: what can cause them and their potential implications for your eye health.

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