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Happy New Hear!
Posted: 01/01/2025
New year is time to make some resolutions about making the most of your vital senses! Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care are passionate about eyesight and hearing, and we can help you make sense of any issues you are having and resolve your sensory problems. With a heritage of 130 years of looking after generations of families we are a trusted name – and still an independent business.
Hearing tests are something we know people have a tendency to put off – but at Rawlings we know that a complimentary hearing test should be a regular part of looking after yourself. It’s really important to hear well, especially with the latest research linking uncorrected hearing loss to an increased risk of dementia in later life.
From the age of 40 upwards, or younger, if you suspect you might have a problem or have had noise exposure in the past, an audiology check-up should be part of your routine health maintenance. Past noise exposure could be either within your work environment or outside of work - headphone use, listening to loud music, or gaming should all be considered.
A build up of wax can cause hearing loss and is easily fixed. However, if hearing aids are needed, almost invisible ‘in the canal’ options are the most discreet. Many of our hearing aids have Bluetooth connectivity for you to easily adjust on your phone according to your environment – and the latest models include AI tech for automatic optimisation.
If you haven’t had your eyes tested for some time, book an appointment to check that your vision is tip-top. Your eye health is our priority and so we offer unrushed appointments to give you the time to ask any questions you need to.
If you are already a glasses wearer, how about a new look for 2025 – either a change in frame style or a switch to contact lenses could be just the thing to give you a boost this January. A personal shopping experience with one-to-one frame styling is all part of the service you will receive when you come to any Rawlings branch.
Contact lenses are now available for almost everyone, from children to the older age groups. Varifocal or reading glasses wearers – there are contact lens designs that can correct your vision too! Soft and comfortable, lenses can be worn full time instead of glasses or just for sports or socialising – the choice is yours. At Rawlings we really take the time to ensure you are happy, confident and comfortable with lenses.
Come and see us to find out the difference our wealth of experience in eye and hearing care could make to you. See your best, hear your best and live life to the full in 2025!
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