Category: Tips & Advice

  • How to Choose the Best High Impact Lenses for You

    Whether you’re buying glasses for the kids that will need to withstand some knocks on the playground, glasses for playing sports where they might take a bump, or glasses that just need to stand up to tougher than normal treatment, high impact lenses might be a good idea. This article will explain the benefits and drawbacks…

  • 5 Unbelievable Vision Hacks that You Just Have to Try!

    Here are 5 life hacks that you just have to try to help improve your vision on the spot. Some of these vision hacks are more handy than others but nonetheless, they’re pretty mind-blowing and you just have to try it to believe it! Give them a go and make sure you share this around…

  • 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…

  • Best Prescription Glasses for Night Driving

    Even professional drivers have difficulties with night-time driving.  Without the direct UV light from the sun, our eyes adapt to the artificial lowlight after sundown. When artificial light sources – like vehicle headlights and overhead street lamps – hit our eyes, the impact is similar to the glare we experience before sunset.  Things illuminating this…

  • 5 Amazing Hacks to Stop Your Glasses from Slipping Down

    From one glasses wearer to another, there really is nothing worse than your glasses slipping down your face when your working on a computer, reading a book, walking the dog or driving – right? There’s nothing more irritating than having to press your index finger against the bridge of your specs every 30 seconds when you’d…

  • 5 Steps to Improve Your Computer Work Space (for Better Eye Health)

    Computer related eye strain is a growing problem amongst our generation. With more and more people working with digital technology everyday, it’s important that we consider the best ways to improve our workspace and work desk area. Whether you’re regularly using desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones, using these types of screens for intense periods…

  • 5 Ways to Treat, Soothe and Manage Blepharitis

    Blepharitis is a common condition, one which occurs with 1 in every 20 patients who complain of eye related problems at NHS GPs. This condition causes the eyelids or the corner of the eyes to become red, sore, itchy and inflamed and it can cause eyelids to stick together. Signs of Blepharitis are swelling around…

  • 6 Do’s and Dont’s for Contact Lens Wearers

    When it comes to contact lenses, the UK market is growing as much as Donald Trump’s support, and we definitely know the score as far as lenses are concerned. If you don’t believe us why not take a peak at our extensive collection of contact lenses.  In 2013, the market was estimated to be worth…

  • Easy Solutions to Annoying Makeup & Glasses Problems

    Are you a glasses wearer who likes to wear makeup? Then you probably have a love-hate relationship with cosmetics. Makeup is a blessing for hiding those blemishes and enhancing your eyes, but it brings with it some unavoidable problems when you wear glasses all day. We’re taking smudged foundation on your frames, flaking mascara on you lenses and more. Sound familiar? If…

  • Useful and Free Mobile Apps for Improving Your Eyesight

    Believe it or not, you don’t actually have to wait until your next appointment with the optician to learn how good your eyesight is. In fact, the answers you seek could be available from the smartphone or tablet that you use every day. Here are a few apps that you could use for checking and,…