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Nov 16, 2020
1 min

Introducing Sea2see – a range of frames from recycled ocean plastics

We’re delighted to stock a range of handmade spectacle frames that are produced from ocean waste in both Woodseats and Crosspool....

Aug 18, 2020
1 min

Eye Examinations

Keeping it in the family

We’re delighted to share that Alex and Sarah’s elder daughter, Emma, has graduated from Cardiff University with a 2:1 degree in Optometry...

Feb 15, 2019
1 min

Optometry

Welcome to the team, Karen

We’re delighted to welcome Karen Jones, the former PA to the Chair of Sheffield Health & Social Care to our team. Karen, who lives close...

Here’s how our eyecare plan can help you to save money on your glasses and contact lenses

Oct 16, 2018
2 min

Optometry

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...

Remember eye health care during Diabetes Week

Jun 13, 2018
2 min

Children's eyecare

Remember eye health care during Diabetes Week

Diabetics should have regular appointments with an optometrist in addition to their annual diabetic retinopathy screening – that is our...

Short days, long nights and more news from Alex Gage

Oct 11, 2017
2 min

Crosspool

Short days, long nights and more news from Alex Gage

Because the UK is closer to the North Pole than the Equator, there are significant variations in the length of our days and nights. These...

We’re proud to help a Crosspool junior football team look the part

Sep 13, 2017
2 min

Children's eyecare

We’re proud to help a Crosspool junior football team look the part

We are delighted to announce that we have sponsored the two Crosspool Juniors FC Under-11s teams by providing them with rain jackets....

Alex Gage boosts awareness drive for Glaucoma Awareness Week

Jun 13, 2017
2 min

Eye Examinations

Alex Gage boosts awareness drive for Glaucoma Awareness Week

In a bid to show his support behind the National Glaucoma Awareness Week campaign that began yesterday, Alex Gage is working alongside...

Optometrist sets out vision for eye care

Jan 26, 2017
2 min

Children's eyecare

Optometrist sets out vision for eye care

An independent optometrist has shared five resolutions we can all make to keep our eyes healthy in 2017. Alex Gage, who owns two...

We marked 20 years in business by recreating iconic photo

Nov 23, 2016
2 min

Children's eyecare

We marked 20 years in business by recreating iconic photo

Here’s the story of how it came about… Twenty years ago, Alex Gage Family Optometrist opened the doors to its Woodseats practice on...

Teenager eyeing up family optometry tradition

Sep 30, 2016
2 min

Eye Examinations

Teenager eyeing up family optometry tradition

We’re thrilled that our daughter, Emma has gone to Cardiff University to follow in our footsteps and study Optometry. Here’s her story.....

Here’s some advice for hayfever sufferers

Jun 6, 2016
1 min

Children's eyecare

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 11, 2016
1 min

Children's eyecare

Parents advised of 3D warning signs for children’s vision

With the 3D version of the children’s classic, The Jungle Book, just launched, we’d like to urge parents to ensure that children have...

The benefits of omega 3 for healthy eyes

Mar 23, 2016
1 min

Eye Examinations

The benefits of omega 3 for healthy eyes

The NHS recommends that we eat two portions of fish a week, including one of oily fish such as mackerel, salmon, trout, sardines and...

We’re turning practices blue for World Autism Day on 2nd April

Mar 18, 2016
1 min

Charity

We’re turning practices blue for World Autism Day on 2nd April

The blue themes at Crosspool and Woodseats will include blue balloons outside each practice, staff wearing blue wigs and clothes and...

Thank you Ricky for your Five Star Review

Feb 3, 2016
1 min

Eye Examinations

Thank you Ricky for your Five Star Review

website or the BABO (British Association of Behavioural Optometrists) website. I’ve suffered from strabismus almost all my life. I’ve...

Jan 9, 2016
1 min

Eye Examinations

8 Tips for Healthy Eyes this year

Thanks to Nichole Baxter and allaboutvision.com for this great infographic. Please call us on 0114 266 7066 (Crosspool) or 0114 274...

Supporting grass roots football in Sheffield for the second year

Dec 1, 2015
1 min

Crosspool Juniors

Supporting grass roots football in Sheffield for the second year

We’re proud to be supporting the fabulous group of lads (and Manager, Matt Franklin) who play for Crosspool Juniors FC Under 9’s for the...

Dec 1, 2015
2 min

Optometry

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...

Sheffield Optometrist reminds sun seekers to look after their eyes

Jun 25, 2015
1 min

Eye Disorders

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...

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