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What's the Difference Between a Bifocal and a Varifocal?

If you are under 40 these words may mean nothing to you and if you are over 40 may be words you have heard people (especially us optician...

Why am I Constantly Cleaning my Glasses

There are a number of contributing factors why you may be constantly cleaning your glasses. Fitting of your glasses If your glasses...

Do I Have to Have Big Frames for my Varifocals?

We very often get asked this question as with a varifocal lens we do have a number of things to consider, for example your occupation or...

What is a Cataract?

A cataract can be described as a cloudiness or opacity within the lens of the eye. The lens sits inside the eye, behind the coloured part...

You're Guide to Choosing the Right Pair of Glasses

Choosing the right pair of glasses is not always the easiest job. One of the most frequently asked questions we get in practice is ‘what...

Why do I need Mr Tickle Arms to Read my Paper?

As we get older the flexibility of the lens inside your eye reduces. This is called Presbyopia. This means that you are less able to...

Will my Lenses fit any Frame?

Generally any lens can fit into any frame. However, we must take into consideration the prescription we are working with as this will...

Can we tell if you have Diabetes by looking into your Eyes?

When attending for a sight test the optometrist will not only advise you on whether you need glasses but will also do a health check....

What is Keratoconus?

Keratoconus (also known as Pellucid) is a progressive non-inflammatory disorder that causes a characteristic thinning and cone-like...

What's the Difference Between a Sight Test and an Eye Examination?

A sight test is really just what it says... it is a test of how well, or not, a person can see, and a measurement of any corrective...

How Long Will it Take to get Used to Varifocals?

If you're new to varifocal lenses you may need a little time to get used to them. Varifocal lenses will slightly alter your peripheral...

What Frames Suit my Face Shape?

One of the most common concerns when choosing a pair of new spectacles is choosing a frame that suits our face. If we choose a frame that...

Protecting our Eyes in the Summer

The summer is finally here and while we all want to enjoy the better weather and longer days there are extra precautions we need to take...

Optical Terms Explained!

It is important that when we communicate with our patients, we use terms that don’t require they qualify as an optometrist! As such, we...

Uncovering Presbyopia

The eye uses two main surfaces of focus on anything. The first is the outer layer of the eye known as the cornea, and the second being...

How can I Both See in the Distance and Read in Contact Lenses?

We often get asked how to correct vision for distance and near in contact lenses. Whilst this can turn into a very complex subject I will...

Glasses Cleaning Guide!

Smudges and grease occurrence on your lenses are a common problem when your skin excretes oil and dirt from day to day handling. Using...

Are Computer Screens Damaging our Eyes?

Screens are central to our world these days… With some people spending 8 hours looking at their work screen, interspersed with checking...

Why Onions Hassle Women More Than Men: And How to Stop the Tears

So it’s annoying isn’t it? Your eyes stream when you slice through those onions. Every time. And as your eyes fill, it’s harder to see,...

Will I Benefit From Optical Coherence Technology (OCT)?

During your sight-test our aim is to assess your vision and, if necessary, use spectacles (or contact lenses) to make your vision as...