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June 27, 2017
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We’re stepping out to boost city’s health record
It’s the first time that we have signed up to the Move More Workplace Challenge, a physical activity programme that aims to transform Sheffield into the most active city in the UK by 2020.
June 13, 2017
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Alex Gage boosts awareness drive for Glaucoma Awareness Week
In a bid to show his support behind the National Glaucoma Awareness Week campaign, Alex Gage is working alongside the IGA to educate people about the importance of a regular eye health check.
June 12, 2017
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Remember eye health care during Diabetes Week (2017)
Diabetics should have regular appointments with an optometrist in addition to their annual diabetic retinopathy screening.
July 17, 2013
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Congratulations, Rachel
We are delighted to announce that Rachel has passed her qualifying exams and is now a fully qualified optometrist.
January 26, 2017
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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.
November 15, 2016
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We marked 20 years in business by recreating iconic photo
To mark our 20th anniversary, the team at Alex Gage Family Optometrist recreated an iconic photo from our early days.
October 21, 2016
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Halloween warning about novelty contact lenses
July 1, 2021
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Teenager eyeing up family optometry tradition
Katie, Alex and Sarah’s younger daughter, has achieved the grades she needs to study Optometry at Cardiff University, following in the footsteps of both her parents and older sister Emma.
September 20, 2016
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New figures reveal 1.6 million school-aged children estimated to be living with an undetected vision problem
More than 1.6 million school-aged children in England could be living with an undiagnosed vision problem that impacts on their educational and social development.
September 8, 2016
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False economy in more ways than one?
One in four pairs of prescription glasses bought online could be putting people at risk of driving illegally or falling over, eye experts have warned.
July 7, 2016
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Contact lens advice for festival goers
Festival season is well and truly upon us! Alex Gage Family Optometrist has some top tips for contact lens wearers heading to festivals this summer.
June 6, 2016
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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 rise.
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