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Marty Whelan, ambassador for GSK is taking part in a new Understanding Shingles campaign and is urging all over 50's to get informed on shingles. The aim is to make sure people know the risks shingles can have and tackle any misconceptions people may have on it. It also encourages those at risk to speak to their local doctor.

Athlone based Specsavers duo, Optometrist Director Keith McCallion and Ophthalmic Director Kate Kelly recently played a crucial role in supporting 2,414 individuals living in Kolkata’s street and slum communities in India.

As Irish streets showcase an increasing number of medically augmented faces, the demand for aesthetic enhancements has become a routine maintenance choice for a generation, predominantly young women, reshaping the concept of beauty and self-care.

A consortium of 10 European academic, clinical and enterprise partners led by University of Galway has been formed in a special project to test new treatments for rare eye diseases.

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging people in Galway to have their blood pressure checked as part of a new campaign to drive awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure.

Diabetes Smart is a free interactive online education platform available at www.diabeteseducation.ie developed by Diabetes Ireland with support from Novo Nordisk.

Mayo Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has uncovered the fact that there is currently only one Ophthalmologist – a doctor who specializes in eye and vision care - employed by the HSE for the entire county of Mayo.

A vast majority of persons within the local community have missed out on vital eye tests during lockdown, potentially putting their eyesight and wider health at risk, warn Specsavers Ireland.

The team at Specsavers Castlebar are among those going above and beyond, to ensure people are receiving the emergency eyecare they need during the pandemic.

With all the talk of Covid-19 spoiling the recent national feast day celebrations, we can still maintain rude health by 'going green'.