Coronavirus and the eyes & ears: Ask the expert
Though you may not be able to see us in store our experts are on hand to offer advice. Read our useful articles or follow the ask the expert Facebook group to post your sight or hearing health questions.
Ask the expert Facebook group
Join our dedicated Facebook group to ask questions to our opticians and audiologists
What eye diseases are underlying risk factors for COVID-19?
Are there any eye diseases that are seen as potential underlying health risks for developing COVID-19? Learn more here.
Coronavirus and conjunctivitis: what's the link?
Recent reports have suggested a potential link between conjunctivitis and coronavirus. Our guide breaks down everything you need to know
Glaucoma care at home during COVID-19
We've covered everything you should know as a glaucoma patient during COVID-19 — from postponed appointments to managing your treatment at home.
Macular Degeneration care at home during COVID-19
Here’s all you need to know around macular degeneration during COVID-19 — from postponed appointments to managing your treatment at home.
Hay fever or coronavirus symptoms?
Symptoms of hay fever and COVID-19 can sometimes overlap. We explain how to tell the difference between them this allergy season.
Diabetic retinopathy care
If you’re concerned whether or not diabetic retinopathy is linked to COVID-19, we have collated all relevant information here.
Cataracts care at home
We've covered everything you should know as a cataracts patient during COVID-19
Is eye pain a symptom of Coronavirus?
We'll talk you through the current evidence as to whether eye pain could be a symptom of COVID-19 and also other conditions that could be behind your pain.
Top tips for healthy eyes during coronavirus
During times like these, it's more important than ever to look after your eyes. Take a read of our top tips here.
Advice on wearing contact lenses during coronavirus
We’re seeing a lot of questions around contact lenses and coronavirus at the moment, so we’ve put together some answers to those queries.
Advice on wearing glasses during coronavirus
We’ve put together some information to help answer some of your questions and advice about keeping healthy while wearing glasses during this time.
Try our free Greensaver
We’re all spending more time staring at our computers. The colour green is said to reduce eye strain. So we’ve created a free screensaver to turn your screentime into relaxing, restful greentime.
Do you agree to download our screensaver?
Specsavers ‘Greensaver’ Screensaver – Licence Terms
This licence agreement (Licence) is a legal agreement between you (Licensee or you) and Specsavers optical Group of La Villiaze, St Andrews, Guernsey (Licensor, us or we) for the ‘Greensaver’ screensaver (Screensaver).
We license use of the Screensaver to you on the basis of this Licence. We remain the owners of the Screensaver at all times.
OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: THIS SOFTWARE REQUIRES A COMPUTER AND WINDOWS 7 OR HIGHER.
Other helpful information
Coronavirus: Advice for glasses & contact lenses wearers
For more advice about looking after your eye health at this time.
What about Specsavers
home visits?
Our home visits team are following official advice on coronavirus (COVID-19).
Will there still be
a hearing service?
Our stores will still be open for essential and urgent hearing services, while following official advice.