Author: james
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All the Latest Wearable Tech from the Rio 2016 Olympics
It doesn’t seem so long ago that the possibility of wearable technology was rooted firmly in the future. After last year saw the quick withdrawal of the Google Glass from the public market, it seemed we weren’t quite ready for cybernetic eyewear, however 2016’s Olympians are showing us that maybe we are ready to take…
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Wearing sunglasses could help to avoid wrinkles
We have all been there every now and again. When we have painted the town red, green or even blue, you come in slightly worse for wear. That thumping head coupled with the pang for something rich only adds to the day after the night before. But help is at hand thanks to our trusty…
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A Guide to Reglazing Your Glasses
Reglazing your glasses is great if you’re trying to save money on your eyewear. Whilst glasses are an important part of everyday life and you should always choose a pair that looks and feels good for you, we also appreciate that specs can be a big cost, especially if you change prescriptions every two years.…
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Top 6 Sunglasses to Kick Hay Fever’s Ass
Ahh, we all know that feeling don’t we? Although John Travolta may have been singing all day about summer loving, there’s no love lost around pesky pollen. Affecting more than a quarter of the UK, hay fever drives thousands of us literally up the wall. Yes, we may be all dressed in t-shirts chasing down…
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Tech: Special Blue Blocking Shades May Help Mental Illnesses And Sleep
There seems to be two major issues that will affect the UK in the next half century; first is obesity, whilst the second focuses on mental illness. With over £200 million invested recently by the government into said matters, a surprising new breakthrough has emerged. In recent weeks, it’s been revealed amber sunglasses may go a…
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Vision Awareness Week to Take Place 19th – 25th September 2016
This year, we have the seventh Vision Awareness Week / National Eye Health Week set to take place between the 19th and 25th September 2016. Across all regions of the UK – including London, Scotland, Wales, Yorkshire, North West, East and West Midlands, East Anglia, South East, South West, and Northern Ireland – there will be…
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Scissor-Glasses: A Fascinating Relic from Eyewear History
Imagine that it’s the late eighteenth century and you are King Louis XVI of France. There’s a court event to attend, but your near-sightedness will prevent you seeing enough of what is going on. So, what do you do? Bring “scissors-glasses” – a peculiar type of eyewear actually used by Louis. In this article, we…
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Practical iPhone and iPad Features for Overcoming Poor Vision
When spending time out and about, it can be difficult not to spot people wielding iPhones and iPads – whether they are using them to simply check train times at the railway station, get some work done at a cafe, play a quick game, or something else entirely. Furthermore, thanks to a range of accessibility…