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Protecting Your Eyes From Viruses
Scientific experts say that viruses can be spread through your eyes. In this article, we have gathered some important safety information to protect your eyes during the Coronavirus outbreak and from general colds, flus and bugs that are transmitted virally. Please...
The Environmental Impact Of Glasses
Despite all the designs, fashions and trends we may want to follow, eyecare and visual aids are vital and prescribed, allowing patients to drive, work and live fulfilling lives. It is an added benefit in the eyecare industry that the options are so vast when...
How Long Should Glasses Frames Last?
When it comes to replacing your glasses, the frames are usually at fault, having fallen victim to sitting, treading or taken favour with a little one. They have become ever more durable over time, the style possibilities are endless and for the price, they should not...
A Guide To Bifocal Lenses
With so many different types of lenses on the market and so many options to choose from, it can get confusing to know what you need. This guide will run through everything you need to know about bifocal lenses, the different types and their benefits so that you can...
Are Progressive Lenses Right For Me?
Progressive lenses are a fantastic way to combine multiple prescriptions into one pair of glasses, eliminating the need to carry multiple pairs around for reading, computer work and driving for example. They can take a little getting used to, and if you have been...
What’s the difference between bifocals and varifocals?
The most common lens for the standard glasses wearer is single vision, for which you can get a number of different coatings and treatments including anti-scratch, UV tinting and anti-glare. But what happens if you have a need for multiple prescriptions? Bifocals and...
How much does it cost to reglaze my glasses?
In the past, this was likely to be simpler to answer, as the choices were few and the very high costs were dictated by your optician – and so a new pair of glasses it was. Now, with advanced eye health research and technology, the possibilities are endless and in a...
When and why should I reglaze my glasses?
Frames are often the main culprit of broken glasses, whether they’ve been sat on, trodden on, or pulled around by the kids, one usually winds up with a new set of glasses. But what do you do when your frames are fine, but your prescription has changed, lenses have...