Do you use multifocal lenses? Have you tried DAILIES TOTAL1®Multifocal lenses yet? DAILIES TOTAL1® Multifocal contact lenses have just won Product of the Year at the 2017 Association of Optometrists (AOP) awards. The first and only water gradient contact lens for presbyopia was launched in the UK in September 2016, for people who are looking for the ultimate multifocal...
Did you know that members of our Complete Care Contact Lens scheme enjoy 25% off glasses and sunglasses? If you join our Complete Care Contact Lens scheme, as well as benefiting from easy payment via Direct Debit, you can also enjoy many other benefits, such as: 25% off glasses and sunglasses Free contact lens trial Free aftercare...
OCT – See what lies beneath the surface of the eye Ocular Coherence Tomography is commonly known as an OCT scan, which is similar to an ultrasound or CAT scan for your eyes. It doesn’t hurt and takes a high resolution image of the layers of the retina at the back of the eye. Check out our latest...
Not long ago, athletes rarely wore eyewear specifically designed to protect their eyes during sports, and sports-related eye injuries were widespread. Today, Sports Eyewear can be spotted on almost anyone, whether they are amateur or professional. Some eyewear is even specifically designed to fit inside helmets used for sports that call for them, such as...
Let’s face it, driving can be quite tricky at this time of year with a mix of icy conditions, glare from low-lying sun, and dark winter nights. But how many of us consider a visit to the local optometrist to check if our vision is up to the challenges of Mother Nature? It is somewhat...
Keep an eye out for our latest blogs, we cover everything from the trends of 2017 to winter driving and dry eyes, updating your look, new brands we will be carrying to all your eye health conditions. You’ll fin them under our news section and they’ll be highlighted on our Facebook page….happy reading!
During the winter you’ll find yourself making use of your car’s heater more often than not. As well as keeping you cozy, the warm air pumped into your car can increase tear evaporation, leading to a high risk of developing dry-eye. To help, angle heating vents downwards to reduce the amount of air being blown directly into...
Eyewear Trends 2017 We see the return of several popular trends this year, but the colours to look out for are Tortoiseshell in any shade, Black, Brown, Clear, White and Red frames will be the colours to look out for. Tortoise/Wood/Horn-rimmed Glasses For a sophisticated, educated style sees Tortoise shell, wood or horn effect glasses...
Constantly reaching for my reading glasses, which I’ve needed for the last 15+ years – forgetting that earlier today I got a pair of incredible varifocal contact lenses from the best opticians in the world! My brain can’t quite understand why I keep reaching for the glasses when I don’t need them any more! A...
