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Cold Weather Eyecare – How Winter Affects Your Eyes
Winter, especially in the UK, is long, cold, and usually wet too. In the spring and summer, we’re accustomed to wearing sunglasses when it’s too bright and utilising polarised or transition lenses. But are you taking the same care of your eyes throughout the winter...
How To Choose The Right Lenses For Your Glasses
Choosing glasses can seem daunting. With so many options on the market, it can sometimes be hard to know where to start. Your frames should fit comfortably and measured correctly with your face shape. Take into consideration whether you would prefer plastic or metal...
What Are Photochromic Lenses?
Did you know that photochromic lenses have been around since the 60s? We probably used to chuckle at our parents wearing these ’magic’ glasses that turned from clear to tinted as soon as they stepped outside. What once was used primarily for photochromic sunglasses is...
Is It Bad To Rub Your Eyes?
Sometimes, there feels like there nothing better than a big stretch and good old eye rub when you are feeling tired at your desk, off to bed, or waking up in the morning. But could something that feels so good be harming your eyes? Well, yes. But, it’s just an eye...
What Are The Benefits Of Blue Light Blocking Glasses?
We’ve all heard of this elusive ‘blue light’, but how important is it? With our work and everyday lives involving more and more electrical devices, the presence of blue light is becoming a regular occurrence. This also means the risks to our eyes, energy levels, and...
How Long Does It Take To Reglaze A Pair Of Glasses?
Reglazing of glasses – replacing the lenses in a current pair of frames whilst diverting the high costs of the opticians – has seen a surge in popularity recently, with us working from home and popping out to the shops becoming more restricted. Lensology is one of the...
5 Ways To Protect Your Eyes From Constant Screen Time
Have you ever taken a break from your work computer only to find yourself checking your phone? Are you sat on your laptop whilst watching Netflix on TV? Are you always playing just one more game on the PlayStation? This... is constant screen time. What is...
How Do I Stop My Glasses From Steaming Up?
Nothing is more annoying than your glasses steaming up at the wrong time. Whether that’s wearing a face mask, cooking in the kitchen to playing high adrenaline sports, there’s never a good time to be steamed up! Why do glasses steam up? So, as science explains,...
What Do Blue Light Glasses Do?
When we talk about eye health, we often focus on UVA and UVB protection. But there’s another equally damaging source of light: blue light. From smartphones and smartwatches to iPads, laptops and TV screens, we spend a significant amount of time looking at a screen and...
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
When it comes to saving the planet, we automatically think of recycling, reducing our carbon footprint and switching off more lights. There’s a lot we can do to help reduce the impact on our planet, but one area often overlooked is in our direct line of sight: our...
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...