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A Guide To Gradient Sunglasses Lenses
The primary purpose of sunglasses is to protect your eyes from the sun’s intense rays: reducing eyestrain and creating a more comfortable viewing experience. There are different types and styles of sunglass lenses including polarised, tinted or bifocal, and gradient...
Sustainability In Lenses: How To Become Eco-Friendly With Your Glasses
We’re all looking for ways we can do our bit for the planet: increasing our sustainability efforts and reducing our environmental impact. Although we can’t see into the future, there are changes we can make now to create a brighter future. When it comes to eye health,...
Should I wear sunglasses in winter?
The sun doesn’t go into hibernation when winter rolls around, and just like we would wear sunscreen to protect our skin, we should continue to wear sunglasses to protect our vision and eye health. Our eyes and the delicate skin around our eyes are susceptible to sun...
A Guide to Polarised Lenses
Question: When driving or walking, do you squint or cover your eyes to hide from the blinding glare blocking your vision? Yep, us too! With polarised lenses, that’s no longer an issue. The clever design behind polarised lenses means 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays,...
Mirrored Sunglasses Lenses: What You Need To Know
From magazines and music videos to beach getaways and skiing holidays, mirrored sunglasses are spotted everywhere, and we can see why. Not only are they incredibly popular within the fashion world, but they’re also consistently a trending sunglasses lens option....
What are night driving glasses, and do they really work?
Clear vision is crucial when it comes to driving — not only for your comfort and safety but also for the safety of others. This is easier on bright sunny days, but if you’re driving at night with low light levels, it can be difficult to distinguish colour, depth...
What Are Anti-Glare Glasses?
Ok, picture this: you’re happily driving along on a summer day, and as you go around a bend, you’re suddenly blinded by the brightest light. The glare becomes so blinding that you can no longer see the road, and you’re painfully squinting, trying to see what’s...
A Guide To Tinted Sunglasses Lenses
It may seem as though tinted sunglasses lenses are simply a matter of dark vs light, but there is more to it, and getting the right shade for you will make a massive difference to your comfort and wearability. In this comprehensive guide to tinted sunglasses lenses we...
Lensology Partner With Banton Frameworks
They handmake frames. We make lenses. Lensology Partner With Banton Frameworks... A note from Neil, Head of Lensology’s Customer Service Team: “One day after the Christmas break our head technician Philip popped up to see me from the lab in a state of excitement. I...
A Guide To Eye Exercises: How To Reduce And Ease Eye Strain
What is eye yoga? While it might sound a bit of a stretch (pun intended), it is becoming increasingly popular across social media and online health forums. Eye yoga specifically doesn’t have much scientific backing, but in reality it is simply eye exercise, which can...
How To Measure Your Pupillary Distance
What is pupillary distance? Pupillary distance is the measurement taken in mm between the centre of your pupils. The measurement is unique to every person and it determines the optimum placement of vision in prescription lenses. The Pupillary Distance also varies in...
Transitions® Lenses – the Pros and Cons
Have you ever spotted someone’s glasses changing from clear lenses to sunglasses without them switching the frames? No, it’s not magic, but Transitions® lenses! These smart lenses adapt to their surroundings, tinting the lens depending on the amount of light...