Screen Time & Eye Health: What You Need to Know

by Mandy Swift | Sep 24, 2025 | News

1 in 4 UK adults now spend 14+ hours a day on screens — double the time we spend sleeping!  While screens don’t permanently damage eyes, they can cause screen fatigue: eye strain, headaches, blurred vision and dry eyes. Be Screen SMART Switch off before bed to reduce...

🎶✨ Oh, What a night! ✨🎶

by Mandy Swift | Sep 22, 2025 | News

We were honoured to be the chosen charity at Saturday night’s spectacular Charity Symphony Orchestra concert at Romsey Abbey — a venue that never fails to stir the soul. From Star Wars to Les Mis, Jurassic Park to Rent, the music swept us through decades of cinematic...

It’s National Eye Health Week!

by Mandy Swift | Sep 22, 2025 | News

It’s National Eye Health Week!  Routine sight tests are vital health checks for all.  They can spot signs of eye disease years before you notice a change in your vision & detect a range of common health conditions, including Diabetes, Hypertension & Heart...

🌼 Spring Clean Success! 🌼

by Mandy Swift | Sep 18, 2025 | News

Today we were joined by a fantastic team of volunteers from the HR Department at Ageas UK, who rolled up their sleeves and gave the centre a top-to-bottom refresh! 🧼 Inside: Deep-cleaned the kitchen Shampooed the main hall carpets Painted the stage steps Hoovered the...

Struggling with your sight? We’re here to help

by Mandy Swift | Sep 17, 2025 | News

Southampton Sight hosts a monthly NHS Low Vision Assessment Clinic — a free, friendly service to help you make the most of your remaining vision.  Patients are referred from Southampton Eye Unit and seen in the community by a professional low vision practitioner....