Fencer Phoebe gets GB call up for the European Championships
For those of you who have been following the progress of our fencing sponsee Phoebe Newton-Hughes, we hope that you’ll be as excited as...
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- Nov 26, 2019
- 1 min
Fencer Phoebe’s been selected to represent GB
Further to our recent blog update re our fencing sponsee, Phoebe Newton-Hughes, we’re absolutely over the moon to share this update that...
- Nov 7, 2019
- 2 min
Exciting update about our fencing sponsee, Phoebe Newton-Hughes
Despite being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as ME) at the start of the 2018/19 season, our superstar fencing...
- May 3, 2019
- 2 min
Did you know that 20% of Americans flush their contact lenses down the toilet?
As new information emerges daily about the dangers of plastics to the environment, we’re pleased to be able to offer a recycling...
- Mar 27, 2019
- 1 min
We’re delighted to sponsor GB fencer
We’re very excited to be sponsoring 17 year old silver medallist Phoebe Newton-Hughes with daily disposable contact lenses. Phoebe was...
- Mar 20, 2019
- 1 min
It’s Love your Lenses Week next week!
Contact lenses are worn safely and loved by millions of people. However, research shows that not all contact lens wearers know how to...
- Oct 16, 2018
- 2 min
Here’s how our eyecare plan can help you to save money on your glasses and contact lenses
Spreading the cost of a Comprehensive Eyecare package – for people who value their eyesight The Problem The cost of providing eye...
- Sep 19, 2018
- 3 min
Pioneering contact lens approach slows myopia progression in children
We’re proud to be a part of the pioneering MiSight trial into shortsightedness in children and are delighted to bring you the four year...
- Jul 30, 2018
- 1 min
Look after your eyes this summer
As the region basks in a prolonged period of good weather, here at Alex Gage, we’re alerting people to the danger that the sun’s rays...
- Aug 14, 2017
- 1 min
Welcome to the team, Sadie!
We’re delighted to share that we have given a permanent job to the optical assistant who first joined us on work experience from school...
- Oct 21, 2016
- 1 min
Halloween warning about novelty contact lenses
British Contact Lens Association as Halloween approaches. In recent years, novelty contact lenses have become a key component to...
- Jun 6, 2016
- 1 min
Here’s some advice for hayfever sufferers
Hayfever can be of particular nuisance to contact lens and glasses wearers who may develop itchy, sore and red eyes as pollen counts...
- May 29, 2016
- 1 min
Children, don’t forget your eyes when you slip, slop, slap this summer
Alex Gage says: “People know the dangers of hot weather with regard to sunburn and dehydration, but are less aware of the damage that the...
- May 12, 2016
- 1 min
Hayfever explained in this great infographic
Thanks to the College of Optometrists for sharing this simple guide to hayfever
- Dec 1, 2015
- 2 min
Daily Mail article about overnight contact lenses
We are pleased to be able to offer clients the ortho-K lenses that are mentioned in this Daily Mail article on Sunday 29-11-15. Special...
- Apr 20, 2015
- 1 min
Sheffield optometrist offers advice to hayfever sufferers
Hayfever can be of particular nuisance to contact lens and glasses wearers who may develop itchy, sore and red eyes as pollen counts...
- Nov 20, 2014
- 2 min
Sheffield optometrist helps local canoeist makes waves in the competitive ranks
An independent optometrist has come to the aid of a young sports star thanks to his expertise in a new innovative contact lens...
- Nov 25, 2010
- 1 min
US study finds that short-sighted children do better with contact lenses
Image via Wikipedia I’ve just read an interesting American study that concludes that short-sighted children do better with contact lenses...