Eye Wear...
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Contact Lens Trials Explained
Contact lens trials were created to try and entice more people into using contact lenses, and for the consumer they are an excellent way of finding out if they are for…...
Designer Glasses: Are They Worth It?
Designer glasses have become popular in the last decade - they can cost more than more basic styles but they turn a necessity into a fashion accessory....
Glasses or Contacts?
Around two thirds of the adult population wear glasses or contact lenses. What is suitable for you may depend on your own preference or your lifestyle....
Glasses or Contacts? How to Choose
If you need something to correct your vision, making the choice between glasses or contact lenses requires some careful thought....
Picking Suitable Frames
There is such a variety of frames available that it can often be very difficult to choose a pair of glasses. There are a few tips you can follow to find frames to suit…...
Pros and Cons of Coloured Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are now available in non-prescription strengths. They don’t improve your eyesight but they do change the colour of the eyes and have other effects. They…...
Travelling with Contacts and Glasses
Many of us would be lost if we forgot to take our glasses or contact lenses with us when travelling away from home. As well as carefully packing your glasses or…...
Types of Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are increasingly popular as an alternative to wearing glasses. There are several different types to choose from and your optician can advise which ones…...
Types of Glasses Lenses
New lenses are always being developed so there is a great range available. The type of lenses you choose will depend on your lifestyle and the activities you enjoy…...
Types of Sunglasses
Sunglasses come in many forms and there are a number of lenses which can be fitted as sunglasses. There are sunglasses to suit difference activities. Everyone…...
Using Contact Lenses
There are over 3 million people in the UK who wear contact lenses. Although they are very convenient to wear they do require a lot of looking after. It is vital that…...
Why Did I Wait So Long to Get Varifocals?
Most people develop presbyopia in their mid 40s. This age related long sight makes it difficult to focus on small print but varifocals can solve the problem, and can…...