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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
'New store' opens at Glasgow Fort with 'high-end look'
Vision Express reopened its shop at the shopping complex in the East End on Friday, August 8. Announcing its reopening, the centre said the glasses retailer's new venue features a 'high-end look'. READ MORE: Established retailer to 'close' Glasgow Fort shop - here's why READ MORE: Popular chain to open 'new' Glasgow Fort store after closure READ MORE: Retailer loved by celebs opens new store at Glasgow Fort In the post, Glasgow Fort said: "Vision Express is back - and looking better than ever. "Discover the stunning new store and shop luxury brands like Prada, Miu Miu, and Gucci." Meanwhile, in a Facebook story, Glasgow Fort said: "New store opening. [Vision Express] Glasgow Fort is reopening its doors with a new high-end look."
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Terrified mum shares the chilling nursery snap of her toddler that saved his life – but can you spot the hidden killer?
LAURA Davies claims a photo of her son playing at nursery "saved his life" by revealing a potentially fatal hidden cancer. "I've got to be honest I probably wouldn't have noticed it [without the picture]," the 39-year-old mum-of-two from Flintshire, said. Advertisement 6 Laura Davies says a snap of her son having fun at nursery saved his life Credit: Kennedy News 6 Sidney was diagnosed with retinoblastoma on May 19 and had to have his eye removed Credit: Kennedy News 6 Laura said her husband Tom Davies with their two sons Credit: Kennedy News The picture caught a strange cloudiness in two-year-old Sidney's eye, which was actually a sign of retinoblastoma, a rare Laura said her husband Tom Davies, 39, first noticed the change in their two-year-old son Sidney's left eye in April. "He was basically sat in his high chair opposite the French doors in our kitchen and my husband was like, 'his eye doesn't look right," she recalled. The mum searched online for information relating to Advertisement Read more on eye cancer But when Sidney's nursery took a snap of him as he enjoyed a day in the sensory room, the camera flash revealed his "It was almost like it was reflecting the light, it's really hard to describe. It was like his eye wasn't there, it was like a mirror," Laura said. After a visit to her GP and Specsavers, Sidney was eventually referred to Birmingham Children's Hospital and had an ultrasound. He was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a cancer which starts in the retina, the inner layer in the back of the eye, on May 19. Advertisement Most read in Health Exclusive Doctors diagnose around 40 to 50 children with retinoblastoma in the UK every year, according to Almost 99 to 100 out of every 100 children diagnosed survive for five years or more after they are diagnosed. Vision Express appointment saves life of baby girl diagnosed with deadly eye cancer, retinoblastoma "It was horrendous," the mum said. "We were so worried." Docs decided the best course of action would be to remove the eye and brave Sidney underwent the op on 27 May. Advertisement Initially this really concerned Laura. "All the thoughts run through your head of how they are going to cope in school and kids are horrible and things like that. "But I was also looking at it [the eye] and thinking, 'I just want it out' because you could literally see it [the cancer]." She said it was "so scary" to watch their young so endure so many operations. Advertisement "I think we went into mum and dad mode," she explained. "You kind of just get through it. 6 The picture caught a strange cloudiness in the two-year-old's eye Credit: Kennedy News 6 The tot is doing very well without his eye Credit: Kennedy News Advertisement "Afterwards when we found out that he was okay and he didn't need any chemotherapy then it all hit me if I'm honest. "I burst out crying [when he got the all clear]. It was such a relief." Sidney currently has a temporary plastic shell fitted in his eye socket called a conformer but is undergoing another operation in July to have a prosthetic eye fitted. Laura said docs also discovered Sidney's retina was torn and had come away from the back of his eye, which can cause vision loss. Advertisement They were not sure how long it had been since he had been able to see out of his left eye. "I don't know whether it was bothering him before, whether it was blurry. We'll never know really," the mum said. 'A new lease of life' The tot will have to wear protective goggles when he plays sport but other than that Laura hopes her son will be largely unaffected by the prosthetic. "In terms of the effects on him it's been quite minimal because he's already dealt with that himself, not being able to see out of that eye," she explained. Advertisement "He will go down the steps very carefully unlike my other son who is older and who's like a bull at a gate. "You sort of think back and think, 'maybe that's why?' but he's a happy boy, he showed no signs of this. We didn't notice that he couldn't see out of his eye." She added: "It's funny because people have said when they see him on the school run and things that he's got a new lease of life. Laura's husband is taking part in a sponsored walk up and down Moel Famau, the highest hill in the Clwydian Range, 12 times in 12 hours with family and friends to raise money for Birmingham Children's hospital. Advertisement The have launched a The distance will be around 40 miles in total and Laura said she and their two children are planning to join him for the last summit. Symptoms of retinoblastoma Most children with retinoblastoma seem fine. But two common signs that parents first notice in their child are that: they have a white glow or white reflection in the centre of their eye (pupil) - this is also known as leukocoria their eyes are not looking in the same direction (a squint) - also known as strabismus The pupil might look white, like a cat's eye reflecting light. This is sometimes noticed in photos when a flash is used. The pupil appears white rather than the typical red colour. Other less common symptoms might include: you or the school noticing your child can't see properly inflammation and reddening of their eye uncontrollable movement of their eye from side to side (nystagmus) Children do not usually complain of any pain. In very few cases, a child might be referred to a specialist children's doctor (paediatrician) because they are: not gaining weight developing normally During their tests, the abnormal retinoblastoma gene usually shows up in a blood test. Kelly Gibson, ophthalmic director at Specsavers Broughton Park, said: "We're incredibly grateful that Laura attended with her son, Sidney, to see us after being alerted by a concern from his nursery. "It's reassuring to know that I was able to ensure he received the urgent care he needed. Advertisement "We're relieved that his condition was caught early, and he received treatment in a timely manner. "Stories like this are a powerful reminder of how important it is to attend for an eye examination if you ever notice a change or feel that something isn't quite right with your eyes. "It also highlights the importance of eye examinations for children, whether it is due to a concern or a routine review, we look after all ages. "An eye examination can sometimes uncover signs of more serious health conditions, and acting early can make all the difference." Advertisement 6 Laura and Sidney, who is due to have another operation in July to have a prosthetic eye fitted Credit: Kennedy News
GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Vision Express partners with 3 universities to help train, develop optometry students
Eye care brand Vision Express has partnered with three universities to further develop and train optometry students in the country. According to a statement on Wednesday, the company donated 200 pairs of frames and 1,000 pieces of contact lenses to Centro Escolar University (CEU) in Manila, Lyceum Northwestern University (LNU) in Pangasinan, and Southwestern University (SWU) PHINMA in Cebu to be used by Optometry students in classrooms. CEU Optometry Clinicians Club president Jamie Oo noted that the initiative would allow optometry students to further their learning experiences and develop their skills with the use of provided resources. 'Our future colleagues are giving us a helping hand and investing in our growth today,' Oo said. Meanwhile, Vision Express said that they aimed to 'shape the minds and sharpen the skills' of aspiring Filipino optometrists with the donation project. — Jiselle Anne C. Casucian/BM, GMA Integrated News
Stuff.tv
13-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
I've never seen anything like this hearing loss tech, which is built into something you may already wear
Every now and again there's a bit of tech I come across that makes me stop and blink twice. Not because it's flashy like the latest fitness trackers, but because it does something genuinely clever. EssilorLuxottica's Nuance Audio Glasses fall squarely into that category. They look like your average pair of designer specs, but hide a full-blown hearing support system in the temples. The idea is to solve mild to moderate hearing loss with something people are already comfortable wearing. Hearing aids are reportedly not the most comfortable device to wear. Plus, they're still bogged down with stigma and fiddly design quirks that scream 'medical device' louder than they help you hear. Nuance Glasses take that entire mess and replace it with something sleek, open-ear, and dare I say, quite swanky. What's wild is just how much tech is crammed in without making the Nuance Audio Glasses look like they belong in a sci-fi flick. The glasses come with directional microphones to home in on voices you actually want to hear – large groups like a family dinner or the workplace. They don't shove things into your ears either. Instead, it's open-ear audio, which means you can hear your surroundings while still getting amplified sound piped in discreetly. Of course, there's also an app. But at least this one's doing more than just pushing firmware updates in the background. The Nuance Audio App lets you tweak noise reduction, switch modes depending on what you're doing, and adjust amplification levels to combat your level of hearing loss. You can even pick from presets that allow you fine-tune your hearing without needing a doctorate. Style-wise, you've got choices: the Square or Panthos shape, in two colours. And yes, you can slap in your own prescription lenses, including Transitions. Nuance Audio Glasses are classified as an over-the-counter medical device in the EU and now officially available in the UK. You'll find them at Vision Express, David Clulow, Selfridges and selected optical and audiology practices. Local pricing is still under wraps, but they go for $1100 in the US. If you're in the US, you can use health insurance on the them.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Hot flush? Why - just open a window! How men are in the dark on menopause
It will come as no surprise to the millions of long-suffering women putting up with one of the biggest changes to their lives with precious little sympathy from their other halves. But a study has revealed how men remain in the dark about the menopause – including how nearly a quarter think that hot flushes can be dealt with simply by 'opening a window'. A third of chaps were revealed to have 'little' to 'no' understanding of their partner's menopause symptoms. And 40 per cent were unable to even list 'hot flushes' as a sign of the change. Some 57 per cent had never heard of 'perimenopause' – the transitional period before menopause. And 80 per cent of both men and women did not know dry eyes were a common symptom. The study of 2,000 adults was commissioned by Vision Express, which is introducing menopause training to its high street stores in an attempt to address the knowledge gap concerning the impact on women's eye health. Dan McGhee, clinical services director at the opticians, said: 'These findings starkly show the widespread lack of understanding surrounding perimenopause and the menopause, even the misconception that a hot flush is simply solved by "opening a window". 'Adults wouldn't spot dry eyes as a menopausal symptom. Too often, women are left to navigate these changes without the support or information they deserve and we hope to change that.' The study by also found 22 per cent of women admit they too have a lack of knowledge of perimenopause. Some 44 per cent didn't know mood swings were a menopause symptom, while 57 per cent were unaware of weight gain. And 40 per cent hadn't realised anxiety was also a sign. And while 66 per cent of men admit their knowledge of the topic could do with work, a third of couples said they 'rarely' discuss menopause. The perimenopause is the stage before the menopause. During this time your hormones start to change but your periods have not yet stopped for good. It usually happens in women between the ages of 45 and 60 and can last for a few months or several years. During the perimenopause, your hormone levels change and your ovaries start to produce fewer eggs. Once you haven't had a period for 12 months or more, you've officially reached the menopause. Symptoms are caused by hormonal changes and for some people these symptoms can affect their daily lives.
