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....
The Alex Gage Blog
Stay up to date with all the latest news and info, directly from Alex Gage Family Optometrists
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- Aug 18, 2020
- 1 min
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
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...
- 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...
- Jun 13, 2018
- 2 min
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...
- Oct 11, 2017
- 2 min
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...
- Sep 13, 2017
- 2 min
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....
- Jun 13, 2017
- 2 min
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...
- Jan 26, 2017
- 2 min
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...
- Nov 23, 2016
- 2 min
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...
- Sep 30, 2016
- 2 min
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.....
- 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 11, 2016
- 1 min
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...
- Mar 23, 2016
- 1 min
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...
- Mar 18, 2016
- 1 min
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...
- Feb 3, 2016
- 1 min
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
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...
- Dec 1, 2015
- 1 min
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
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...
- Jun 25, 2015
- 1 min
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...