As we mark World Sight Day, eye care organisations across the globe are uniting under a shared mission: raising awareness about vision loss, highlighting the necessity of preventable care, and encouraging everyone to prioritise their sight.

When taking a steady step down a flight of stairs or navigating an uneven pavement, your brain relies on a complex tripartite control system to keep you upright. This balance mechanism draws input from three primary sources:

With Blood Pressure UK's Know Your Numbers! Week running from 7 to 13 September 2026, it is the perfect time to talk about why monitoring your blood pressure is so important - not just for your heart, but for your vision, too.

We are thrilled to announce that Barracloughs the Opticians has been selected as one of just 100 practices across the country to host a special visit as part of a major national milestone. ABDO CEO Alistair Bridge will be visiting our Bexhill practice on Thursday 20th August to mark the centenary of the dispensing optics profession.