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A fun way to learn about eye care
By Lyndsay - 12 August 2010
Children are seeing clearly thanks to a new scheme.
Shotton-based opticians has teamed up with primary schools to teach children how to look after their eyes.
Pupils from Year Three at Golftyn Primary School have been taking part in the scheme and were visited by an optician who talked to them about how eyes work, both in humans and in animals.
This was followed by a eye themed quiz and a colouring competition.
The winning entry from the school was Abigail Collins who was rewarded with a pair of junior designer sunglasses. Her winning entry has now been framed and displayed in the opticians.
Branch manager Maijella Walsh said: "Young children are taught many things at school, from internet safety to how to brush their teeth, but many don't know how important it is to look after their eyes and to have regular eye tests.
"If a child has trouble with their eyesight and it is not picked up quickly it can have a real effect on their progress at school."
For further information on the scheme contact Mary Jane Greenhalgh on 07866 722051 or email
maryjane@greenrowcheshire.co.uk.
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Seeing is believing
By Lyndsay - 22 July 2010
MOFFAT Nursery children were given a talk on the importance of good eyesight recently.
Staff from Conlon's opticians launched a new programme where they will visit primary schools and educate children using a fun and interactive presentation they have put together about eyes.
Conlon's gives each child a goodie bag and entry form to a colouring-in competition to win a pair of designer sunglasses.
The company also provides information for the parents on recognising any problems early on with their child's eyesight and further literature to help maintain healthy eyes.
Young Indy Swan was the winner of the recent colouring-in competition and received a pair of designer sunglasses.
Alison Fraser, branch manager of conlon's in Dumfries, said: "As a company Conlon's has been in this business for over 128 years and we feel it is important for us to educate children about the importance of good eyesight and how to preserve the health and wellness of their eyes.
"We have made the talk very interactive and fun and the children love it and we enjoy presenting it and spending time with them."
"They are also very excited to get the goodie bags we left with them and we had some great entries to the colouring-in competition so well done to all those who took part!"
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Harold Anderson retired after almost 30 years
By Lyndsay - 16 March 2010
Contact lens fitter Harold Anderson of Southport has retired after almost 30 years of working for Conlons Opticians.
Conlons described him as one of the finest opticians in the industry, who over the years has won a number of awards for his achievements and has provided Conlons customers with an excellent and consistent service. Anderson is one of the few members of the Conlons team to have worked in all 18 of its branches and has offered training to many dispensing opticians who are now practising.
Managing director John Welsby said: "My staff are I would like to thank Harold for all his hard work and dedication over the last 27 years."
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Pepper Pig eye-test
By Peter MB - 21 February 2010
We have recently added a cartoon for children to the kids section within eyecare. It involves Pepper Pig going for an eye-test. Check it out at:
http://www.conlons.co.uk/Peppa_Pig.
Pepper Pig is the lead chacter within a children's show that consists of many different, 5 minute, episodes. It revolves around the life of Peppa, a young girl pig, and her family and friends. It is an excellent cartoon that promotes clear language around everyday topics (such as going to the optician) to young children.
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