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Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day 2022

We’re taking part in the Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day and this year, its going to be twice as good, no actually, it’s going to be three times as good as ever before!!

That’s because the government has promised to match every £2 donation given this Christmas. And HMD Opticians is also, going to match the £2 donation.  All practices are taking part in the fun this year, see below:

• Peterhead – 12th December 2022
• Inverurie – 8th December 2022
• Turriff – 9th December 2022
• Banchory – 8th December 2022

So, just click on the link to donate and support our efforts for Save the Children! By pulling on our Christmas jumpers and donating, we’ll be helping mums and babies stay healthy, and giving them a chance for the future they deserve. Just £20 could buy antibiotics to help 10 children beat malnutrition.

You can use the link above or we have our own team text code: HMDSAVE2

To donate text HMDSAVE2 (£2), HMDSAVE2 (£5), HMDSAVE2 (£10) to 70050

Contact us for more information and let’s get giving this Christmas!

Thank you, HMD Opticians

Treat your loved ones to a HMD Gift Voucher this Christmas.

Whether its the latest eyewear trends, this year’s sunglasses or the latest contact lenses, we have something for everyone!

Plus we are offering 10% off all Gift Vouchers for a limited period.

#hmdopticians #christmas2022 #christmasgift

Did you know it is home eye safety month?

Accidents involving common household products cause 125,000 eye injuries each year. 90% of home eye injures can be prevented by following safety procedures and wearing proper eye protection.

You can reduce the risks of eye injuries in the home by:

• Having good lighting to highlight trip or falling hazards
• Well attached handrails for stairs
• If you are working from home make sure you adhere to the 20, 20, 20 rule and take regular breaks

In the garden:

• Inspect and remove debris from lawns before mowing.
• Keep paints, pesticides etc stored in a secure area.
• Keep your tools in good condition. Repair or replace damaged tools
• Wear safety glasses or dust goggles to protect against flying particles
• Wear chemical safety goggles to guard against exposure to fertilizers and pesticides.
• Always read carefully and follow all manufacturer instructions and warning labels.
• Do not mix cleaning agents.

Kids Eye Safety

Each year, thousands of children aged 5 and under have eye accidents at home, at play, or in the car. These eye injuries can damage a child’s sight and even cause blindness. The most common causes of eye injuries to children are:

• Misuse of toys
• Falling from beds, stairs, against furniture
• Misuse of objects such as forks, pens and pencils
• Contact with harmful household products

Some ways to prevented these accidents:

• Use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs,
• Place protectors at sharp corners and edges of furniture
• Install cabinet and drawer locks in kitchens and bathrooms
• If your child wears spectacles and falls frequently, it would worth checking with us that the spectacles are fitting correctly

Eye Safety Glasses

Please be aware that regular eyeglasses don’t always provide enough protection. Safety eyewear, is the most effective and our helpful team, can provide advice on the best eye protection for you.

Check out Alan’s video for some hints and tips on eye safety:

We are delighted to announce ‘Persol’ frames are now available in our Banchory and Inverurie practices!

It all began over 100 years ago in Turin, Italy. After all this time, Persol roots are still grounded in unmatched craftmanship. And even today, every frame is made Italy. Still by hand. Still scrupulously perfect, complex and precise.

Persol blends functionality and aesthetics to forge cutting-edge designs, in which you will find Persol’s iconic Arrow on the temples.

Check out the new range in practice now!