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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...

Alex Gage conducts a second screening with GB boxers

Alex Gage, who owns practices in Woodseats and Crosspool, specialises in Sports Vision and is one of only a handful of optometrists in...

Sheffield Optometrist reminds sun seekers to look after their eyes

Alex Gage, who owns practices at Woodseats and Crosspool, says: “People know the dangers of hot weather with regard to sunburn and...

Local optometrist urges people to avoid taking risks with their eyes on bonfire night

According to the Royal College of Optometrists, 10 people lose their sight each year as a result of careless behaviour around fireworks...

The importance of perfect vision for professional racing cyclists

Alex Gage, an independent optometrist with practices in Woodseats and Crosspool, was invited to meet the riders and learn about new...

Sheffield Optometrist is a hit with GB boxers

A Sheffield optometrist is celebrating his involvement with the GB Boxing team. Alex Gage screens Felix Cash, member of GB Boxing’s...

Sheffield Optometrist Urges People to Protect Their Eyes On Bonfire Night

Alex, who owns practices in Crosspool and Woodseats with his wife and fellow optometrist, Sarah, said: “According to research half of all...

Sheffield optometrist’s Tour de Vision

As excitement rises in anticipation of Yorkshire hosting ‘Le Grand Départ’ for the Tour de France in 2014, a Sheffield optometrist has...

Watching 3D may help uncover eye disorders

Further to warnings over Christmas about the potential damage caused to under 6’s eyesight by the new Nintendo 3DS console, the College...