Category Archives: Eye Examinations

Congratulations, Cara on your 20th anniversary of joining us!

Posted on January 9, 2019 by alexgageoptom

Congratulations to our Practice Manager, Cara (pictured centre with Alex and Sarah Gage) who has celebrated 20 years of loyal service with us. Cara Smith joined our Chesterfield Road, Woodseats practice in 1998 and was promoted to Practice Manager in … Continue reading →

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We’re one of a few to offer the Varilux X interactive personalisation experience

Posted on October 9, 2018 by alexgageoptom

We’re proud to be one of only four practitioners in Sheffield to offer a sophisticated personalised service for patients with Varilux X varifocals. Our practices in Woodseats and Crosspool can now dispense Varilux X lenses using the revolutionary Near Vision … Continue reading →

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Focus on your eye health in support of National Eye Health Week 24 – 30 September

Posted on September 10, 2018 by alexgageoptom

Regular check-ups are essential to protect our vision and overall health yet many of us don’t take the time to think about the importance of caring for our eyes. As National Eye Health Week approaches, Alex Gage, who runs two … Continue reading →

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Two out of five eye tests not up to scratch, according to Which? probe

Posted on October 19, 2017 by alexgageoptom

We were delighted, but not surprised, to read that Independent Opticians came out on top in the latest Which? report into the quality of eye tests. Independent and small regional stores were the only type of stores we visited that … Continue reading →

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We’re proud to help a Crosspool junior football team look the part

Posted on September 13, 2017 by alexgageoptom

We are delighted to announce that we have sponsored the two Crosspool Juniors FC Under-11s teams by providing them with rain jackets. Alex Gage has helped the Under-11s Green and Red teams, who both play in the Sheffield and District … Continue reading →

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Focus on your eye health during National Eye Health Week

Posted on September 1, 2017 by alexgageoptom

Regular check-ups are essential to protect our vision and overall health yet many of us don’t take the time to think about the importance of caring for our eyes, says Alex Gage as National Eye Health Week approaches (18 – … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the team, Sadie!

Posted on August 14, 2017 by alexgageoptom

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 in May 2016. We have appointed Sadie Bradbury to the role of part-time optical assistant at … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 27, 2017 by alexgageoptom

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 Move More Workplace Challenge, a physical activity programme that aims to transform Sheffield into … Continue reading →

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Alex Gage boosts awareness drive for Glaucoma Awareness Week

Posted on June 13, 2017 by alexgageoptom

In a bid to show his support behind the National Glaucoma Awareness Week campaign that began yesterday, Alex Gage is working alongside the International Glaucoma Association (IGA) to educate people about the importance of a regular eye health check as … Continue reading →

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Remember eye health care during Diabetes Week

Posted on June 12, 2017 by alexgageoptom

Diabetics should have regular appointments with an optometrist in addition to their annual diabetic retinopathy screening – that is the message from a Sheffield optometrist as Diabetes Week began yesterday. Alex Gage, the owner of two optometry practices, stressed that … Continue reading →

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