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Feb 28, 2020
1 min

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...

Fencer Phoebe’s been selected to represent GB

Nov 26, 2019
1 min

Woodseats

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...

Exciting update about our fencing sponsee, Phoebe Newton-Hughes

Nov 7, 2019
2 min

Woodseats

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...

Mar 27, 2019
1 min

Eye Examinations

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...

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....

Aug 14, 2017
1 min

Children's eyecare

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...

We’re stepping out to boost city’s health record

Jun 27, 2017
2 min

Sports Vision

We’re stepping out to boost city’s health record

We’re thrilled to be leading the way in an innovative campaign to get Sheffield moving. It’s the first time that we have signed up to the...

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...

Alex Gage conducts a second screening with GB boxers

Sep 24, 2015
1 min

Eye injuries

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...

Bid to boost sports culture could be hampered by poor eyesight

Dec 11, 2014
2 min

Eye Examinations

Bid to boost sports culture could be hampered by poor eyesight

However the millions invested may not benefit children whose poor eyesight affects their ability to throw and catch a ball. Alex Gage,...

Sheffield optometrist sponsors champion junior football team

Nov 23, 2014
1 min

Optometry

Sheffield optometrist sponsors champion junior football team

An optometrist based in Sheffield has come forward as a sponsor for smart new training jackets for the Crosspool Juniors Under-8s Boys...

Sheffield optometrist helps local canoeist makes waves in the competitive ranks

Nov 20, 2014
2 min

Eye Examinations

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...

The importance of perfect vision for professional racing cyclists

Jul 9, 2014
2 min

Eye injuries

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

May 14, 2014
1 min

Eye injuries

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’s swimming optometrist offers free prescription goggles

Nov 6, 2013
1 min

Sports Vision

Sheffield’s swimming optometrist offers free prescription goggles

Fresh from competing in the ASA Masters competition at Pond’s Forge, Sheffield swimming optometrist Alex Gage is inviting patients old...

Jun 29, 2013
1 min

Eye injuries

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...

Jul 23, 2012
1 min

Eye Examinations

Alex Gage in the news

Thanks to one of our valued patients for sharing this article by Rachael Clegg of the Sheffield Star.

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