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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As I may have mentioned in previous emails, we headed down to London earlier this year with the mission of bolstering the frame ranges we have to offer you - keeping the choice fresh and exciting, but also adhering to...
On the topic of sight-loss, none of us really know how much our psychological well-being would be affected by a condition such as Macular Degeneration. Although I deal with, and see the effects of sight loss on a regular basis,...
Rachel informed me the other day that passers by here on Charles Street had been stopping to take pictures of the shop-front! Although slightly amusing, I was quite pleased that the effort going into making the practice presentable and enjoyable...
Just to update you on our Guide Dog donation that I mentioned in the last newsletter. We donated all proceedings from our Optomap Scan (in depth scan/image of your retina) to the wonderful Guide Dogs for the blind charity. We...
I've not featured my children in this newsletter for quite some time. Although I tend to talk about sport a lot, in reality, the majority of time away from the practice is spent enjoying/managing the chaos of life with an...
