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You Don’t Get Anything For Free

They say you get nothing for free these days - but as a news-letter reader, you do!! No catch, no gimmicks, no need to buy glasses! As a small thank you to you, a regular reader and patient with us,...

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NeuaddGoffa

Y Gornel Gymraeg – Merched y Wawr

Dwy flynedd ar ôl rhoi sgwrs i griw Wrecsam, cefais y fraint o gael siarad efo criw Merched y Wawr Glynceiriog yn ddiweddar. Cafon sgwrs am ‘optical illusions’ a sut mae’r ymenydd yn creu delweddau ffug, ambell i gyflwr llygaid...

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BasicVarifocal

Fix Your Varifocals

Here’s a recent blog post from our website. For a lot of patients, the perception of varifocals can range anywhere between ‘life-saver’, to ‘night-mare’!! In this blog, I discuss how we try to ensure it’s the former! If you have...

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Sien

Paris

Rachel might hate me for mentioning this, but she recently turned 40 and enjoyed a surprise trip to Paris with her husband Gareth and daughter Erin. Gareth managed to keep the destination secret until the very last minute. For weeks,...

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CarCharging

Moving With The Times

You might be familiar with the first-world problem of ‘phone-battery anxiety,’ where it feels like the planet will stop spinning if your battery level drops below 10%! How on earth did we cope 25 years ago? I remember getting my...

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The latest in transition lens technology

Transition Lenses vs. Polarised Lenses – And the Game-Changer That Combines Them!

For years, people choosing glasses had to make a decision: Do I go for convenience with transition lenses that darken in sunlight, or do I opt for the superior glare protection of polarised lenses, even though they stay dark all...

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Blackfin1

Why “Designer Glasses” Might Not Be as Special as You Think

If you’ve ever walked into an optician and been faced with an overwhelming wall of designer glasses, you’re not alone. Prada, Ray-Ban, Chanel, Oakley… they all scream “luxury” and “exclusivity,” right? But let me let you in on something that...

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Time for the optician to get the prescription exactly exactly right

Varifocals: Clear Vision with Complete Confidence

We understand the hesitation some people feel about making the switch to varifocals. Concerns about adjusting to them, worries about vision clarity, how much they’ll cost, or even past bad experiences can make anyone a bit cautious. But we’re here...

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Nutrition

Eat Right to See Right: Nutrition Tips for Healthier Eyes

Ever thought about how what you eat affects your eyes? It's not just carrots that help your eyes—there’s a whole menu of foods that can support eye health, particularly when it comes to preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and easing...

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BlueLight

Give Your Eyes a Break: How Blue Light Glasses Can Boost Comfort and Sleep

If you’re like most people these days, you're probably glued to some sort of screen—whether it's a computer, tablet, or smartphone. While these devices are indispensable, they also emit blue light, a high-energy visible light that can strain your eyes...

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