james Celebrating 20 Years of SelectSpecs with 20 BSL Signs
As you may already know, SelectSpecs is turning 20 this year. To celebrate we recently collaborated with Barbara Diesel, a British sign language interpreter. Barbara has compiled 20 basic signs…
Hearing aids and the cost of living crisis – a message from our Audiologist
With the current cost of living crisis we are all looking at ways to save money. Unfortunately health care is something we don’t want to scrimp on and understandably so.…
Hearing Health vs Health Apps
Easily accessible health apps on our smartphones made us become reliant on tracking everything about our health from step counting, sleep analysis and heart rate monitoring. So, can these help…
Hearing aid Batteries
The majority of hearing aids in circulation are battery operated but rechargeable options are becoming a more popular option for a lot of people. But what are the benefits of…
How Digital Hearing Aids work – The Basics
A digital hearing aid enables the programmer to adjust the levels in a way that suits the user – the aid is tailored to the user’s specific hearing loss requirements. …
Tinnitus: an overview
Tinnitus affects 1 in 8 people and can be very distressing for some. But what exactly is tinnitus and can we help it? Tinnitus is generally referred to as ringing…
Five hearing aid myths debunked
As hearing specialists with 30 plus years’ experience in the industry, we’ve encountered more myths than we can remember. Here’s five of the most common hearing myths we’ve heard, all…
Measure Your Pupillary Distance with MIRA today
SelectSpecs Did you know that MIRA, the next generation of measuring Pupillary Distance (PD), is already live in our webshop since the beginning of March 2018? MIRA is a smartphone application…
Top 5 Tips For Caring For Your Eyes When Working At A Screen All Day
As a result of advancements in technology and digital media and the impact that has had on the changing workforce, many people now spend a significant time at their desks…
20 Million of the World’s Blind People Could See Again
Did you know that more than half of the world's blind population could see again with the right treatment? A shocking infographic from Focus Clinics shares some truly astonishing statistics about…