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January 23, 2026

How to Care for Your Eyewear

Display of colourful eyewear chains, designer glasses, and sunglasses arranged in a gift tray beneath a decorated Christmas tree

December 16, 2025

Finding the perfect eyewear gift this Christmas

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November 10, 2025

50 years of eyewear and fashion: a lookback with Haine & Smith

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September 24, 2025

Coping with Autumn: How to tackle dry eyes this season

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August 7, 2025

Back-to-school eye care: Why children need eye tests

Eight pairs of colourful designer sunglasses arranged on a white background, showcasing bold geometric and fashion-forward frame styles

July 15, 2025

Festival Season: Look Good, Hear Better, Stay Safe!

Group of community members and Guide Dogs volunteers posing outside an optician practice with guide dogs and fundraising displays during a charity event

July 9, 2025

Supporting Guide Dogs UK

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May 15, 2025

Protecting More Than Just Skin: National Sun Awareness Week & Your Eyes

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February 12, 2025

Reflecting on 50 Years: Highlights from our 2025 journey

Woman rubbing her eyes while sitting on a sofa, showing signs of eye strain, fatigue, or discomfort at home

February 12, 2025

Keeping your eyes healthy this Winter!

Healthy foods including avocado, nuts, fruit, and water displayed on a kitchen counter, promoting nutrition and overall wellbeing

January 22, 2025

Can Your Diet Improve Your Eyesight? Intermittent Fasting and Eye Health

Close-up of a person wearing eyeglasses with colourful digital reflections in the lenses, highlighting modern vision and screen use

December 17, 2024

Keeping Your Eyes Safe this Christmas!

December 3, 2024

Understanding NHS Eye Care - Who Qualifies and What’s Covered

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November 28, 2024

Looking ahead and saying no to fast fashion frames

Haine & Smith Opticians storefront decorated with festive winter window displays, showcasing eyewear and eye care services

November 12, 2024

Welcome to our Melksham practice!

Patient undergoing an advanced eye scan while an optician reviews retinal imaging results on a computer screen during an eye examination

October 11, 2024

Which? Rate Us One of the Top Opticians in the UK!

Person holding a pair of eyeglasses in front of their face, demonstrating blurred vision and the importance of corrective lenses

September 18, 2024

A Brief History of Spectacles

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July 18, 2024

Eye Safety Tips for Watching and Playing Sports

Person looking at a smartphone in a dimly lit room while rubbing their eye, illustrating digital eye strain and screen fatigue

June 2, 2024

The Impact of Screen Time on your Eyes: What you Need to Know!

Two people wearing CAT-branded sunglasses and apparel outdoors at an industrial worksite on a sunny day

May 21, 2024

Sun Safety and Sunglasses in Summer

Collage of athletes participating in football, skiing, mountain biking, shooting sports, swimming, and other activities while wearing protective sports eyewear

April 16, 2024

Keeping an Eye on Safety

Illustration celebrating World Book Day featuring an open book surrounded by colourful books, flowers, and leaves

March 14, 2024

Feast your eyes on World Book Day

Person standing on a dark road at night facing bright vehicle headlights, illustrating the challenges of glare and reduced visibility after dark

February 13, 2024

Shining a light on road safety and vision

Person enjoying a healthy meal featuring grilled salmon, asparagus, rice, and fresh vegetables at a restaurant table

January 12, 2024

All eyes on New Year resolutions

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December 13, 2023

Raise a glass with Haine & Smith this Christmas

Young child outdoors during golden hour, looking up with bright eyes and a curious expression in a warm autumn setting

October 26, 2023

Caring for your little one’s eyes and vision

Smiling woman standing among tall sunflowers as petals fall around her, celebrating outdoor wellbeing and enjoying nature

October 12, 2023

How menopause affects the eyes and your vision

Thank you graphic celebrating a charity fundraising partnership with Nikon Lenswear UK, highlighting over £14,000 raised for The Trussell Trust

September 28, 2023

Supporting The Trussell Trust - let’s end food poverty in the UK

Close-up of an eye alongside ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day contact lenses, highlighting comfort, clarity, and advanced vision correction

September 14, 2023

Introducing ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-DAY contact lenses from Johnson and Johnson

Children wearing glasses and participating in classroom activities, highlighting the importance of clear vision for learning and development

September 4, 2023

Back to school - frames to have you pass with flying colours

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August 18, 2023

10 amazing facts about the eyes

Woman peeking over a white blanket with wide-open eyes, highlighting eye awareness, vision health, and the importance of regular eye care

August 7, 2023

Even if you don’t need glasses, you still need an eye examination

Illustration showing specialised eyewear lenses designed for different activities, including tennis, golf, and cycling, to enhance visual performance

July 14, 2023

The new Nikon SeeMax sports lenses

Community event featuring refreshments, volunteers, and visitors enjoying tea, cakes, and conversation in a welcoming environment

July 13, 2023

Just our cup of tea! Charity coffee morning raises £££ for Dorothy House

Woman wearing glasses while working on a laptop, showing signs of digital eye strain during extended screen use

June 28, 2023

Working lenses for a better working life

Smiling woman adjusting a pair of stylish round eyeglasses while enjoying clear vision and comfortable eyewear

June 13, 2023

Do I need a coating on my lenses? Let us explain…

Two tradespeople using power tools and cutting materials during a home renovation project

May 30, 2023

It’s all about the eye, when it comes to DIY…

Holiday travel checklist featuring contact lenses, sunglasses, and eye drops alongside travel accessories and beach items

May 22, 2023

Ready, steady… jet! Are you prepared for summer?

Person wearing prescription glasses sitting in the driver's seat of a car and looking out of the open window

May 17, 2023

Driving and vision - is your eyesight good enough?

Person relaxing on a beach chair wearing a sun hat beside the sea on a bright sunny day

May 3, 2023

Seasonal eye allergies - what to look out for and how to treat them

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March 10, 2023

Finding the frames for you

Close-up image of a healthy green eye showing detailed iris patterns and clear vision

February 28, 2023

Common minor eye conditions

Comparison of conventional anti-reflective lens coating and SeeCoat Blue Premium UV coating showing differences in light reflection and blue light management

January 17, 2023

Protecting your eyes from the potential harms of blue light

Person wearing round eyeglasses and a colourful winter sweater outdoors in a snowy landscape

January 5, 2023

Taking care of your eyes over winter

Eye care professional conducting an eye assessment and fitting procedure with a patient in a clinical examination room

December 9, 2022

Offering free sight tests for homeless in Wiltshire

Optical practice team gathered around advanced retinal imaging equipment in a clinical examination room

July 11, 2022

OCT Installations

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June 30, 2022

Firewalk To Help End Homelessness

Optometrist performing a detailed eye examination on a patient using a slit lamp microscope in a clinical setting

June 28, 2022

Free Sight Tests For The City’s Homeless

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June 22, 2022

Local Optician Backs National Campaign To Help Children’s Sight

Large collection of donated eyeglasses and sunglasses arranged across tables, ready for sorting and reuse

May 16, 2022

Spec-tacular effort by Wiltshire residents

CooperVision Hy-Care multipurpose contact lens solution with storage bottle and product packaging

March 7, 2022

Product Recall - CooperVision® Hy-Care® multipurpose contact lens solution

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February 15, 2022

Opticians raise more than £150,000 for local community groups

February 8, 2022

Daring descent raises thousands for the homeless

August 31, 2021

Opticians set their sights high for homeless charity

July 22, 2021

Alabaré - Our new charity of the year

Two individuals presenting a charitable donation cheque to Wiltshire Air Ambulance beside an air ambulance-themed sculpture in an outdoor setting

July 16, 2021

Pandemic doesn’t stop vital fundraising for medical services

Two people standing outside Haine & Smith Opticians holding a donation cheque and certificate in front of the practice storefront

July 15, 2021

Haine & Smith help dementia patients at Great Western Hospital

Young girl using a tablet inside a blanket fort at night, illuminated by the screen's glow, with a teddy bear beside her

June 2, 2021

My child is spending more time on digital devices, should I be worried about their eyes?

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June 1, 2021

Bausch + Lomb Product Recall

Indoor sports hall showing an obstacle course, with one side clear and the other blurred to demonstrate the effects of reduced vision

May 18, 2021

My child is short-sighted, what do I need to know?

Woman wearing glasses and a face mask, with another masked person in the background, alongside tips for wearing a mask and glasses

September 24, 2020

Tips for wearing a mask & glasses

Optical practice reception area with the message ‘Welcoming You Back’ displayed alongside an eyeglass graphic

August 27, 2020

Welcoming you back

Fingerprint graphic accompanied by the phrase ‘The Eye Is Like a Fingerprint’, illustrating the uniqueness of every individual’s eyes

March 3, 2020

The eye is like a fingerprint

Eye chart background with the words ‘Sight Tests: Expectations vs Reality’ displayed across the centre

February 5, 2020

Sight test expectations vs reality

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January 16, 2020

Sports Eyewear

December 20, 2019

Looking to the future

Night-time motorway with bright vehicle light trails and streetlights creating starburst effects along a curved roadway

December 19, 2019

Driving at Night

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September 13, 2019

A quarter of glasses being sold online through budget retailers are faulty, according to a consumer watchdog.

August 7, 2019

New Charity of the Year - Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Group of cyclists posing with their bicycles in a village square during a community fundraising ride

August 1, 2019

Julia’s House Cycle Ride Update

Group of charity cyclists posing with a large teddy bear outside an opticians practice during a fundraising cycling event

July 17, 2019

Practice to Practice Cycle Ride Takes Off!

May 31, 2019

Cycle ride in aid of Julia's House

Close-up of a woman wearing stylish red Carolina Herrera eyeglass frames, photographed in warm natural light

May 23, 2019

Carolina Herrera, Mulberry and Police now available

Nikon lens technology advertisement featuring a detailed iris graphic, progressive lenses, and the tagline 'Redefining vision, your way'

April 16, 2019

Featured Nikon Lenses

Man wearing bold black rectangular eyeglass frames and a navy blazer in a close-up portrait

April 16, 2019

Tom Davies

Person wearing eyeglasses beside a message promoting ZEISS lenses with UVProtect Technology for everyday eye protection

April 16, 2019

Featured Zeiss Lenses

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February 19, 2019

Love Your Lenses Week

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August 23, 2018

Vision Aid Overseas

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July 27, 2018

Julia's House H&S Charity of the Year 2018/2019

Team members receiving employee recognition awards inside an opticians practice, standing in front of eyewear displays

2022 Awards

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Rabbit wearing an eyeglasses

Eyeglass clipart

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