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Welcome to our eye blog page.

Through our use of blogs we hope to address important and fun topics that are eye related, some more so than others.

Recycling contact lenses

Recycling contact lenses

15 Feb 2024

We are all involved in recycling - card, paper, aluminium cans, plastics (where possible) etc but what do we do about our contact lenses?

Disposable contact lenses are now the most popular type of lenses since their introduction in 1987 and with over 3 million wearers in the UK alone, that’s a lot of potential waste. Find out how to recycle your contact lenses.

First Time Contact Lens Wearers Questions Answered

First Time Contact Lens Wearers Questions Answered

15 Feb 2024

If you are considering ditching your glasses and switching to contact lenses for the first time you may have many questions, although your optician will be able to answer most of your questions for you, there are some that are good to have answered before your first contact lens fitting.

From will contact lenses hurt? to which lenses are best for me? we cover it all.

Why contact lenses are better than glasses

Why contact lenses are better than glasses

15 Feb 2024

Are contact lenses better than glasses is a good question, and although some people love their glasses we can give 10 great reason why you might want to swap your glasses for contact lenses.

From great unimpeded vision to changing your eye colour, it may be time for you to reconsider contact lenses.

Christmas and Contact Lenses

Christmas and Contact Lenses

15 Feb 2024

When making your Christmas to-do list make sure you add “Order contact lenses" to the list- don’t leave it until the last minute and be caught without lenses for Christmas or the New Year.

Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4 amazing ways they help

Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4 amazing ways they help

15 Feb 2024

We have all heard about fantastic work Guide Dogs put into helping assist a person with visual impairment. But did you know they not only supply Seeing Dogs for the blind but they also provide, Buddy Dogs, CustomsEyes books and family support?

Read on to find out exactly what these are.

Thin glasses frames: Are they right for you?

Thin glasses frames: Are they right for you?

15 Feb 2024

One style that is trending and has really attracted quite a lot of attention in recent years is thin glasses frames. Are they right for you?

Top Advantages of Titanium Frames

Top Advantages of Titanium Frames

15 Feb 2024

Let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of titanium frames and explore why your face shape matters when it comes to choosing these frames.

How To Remove Scratches From Glass Lenses

How To Remove Scratches From Glass Lenses

15 Feb 2024

Keeping the clarity of your glasses pristine is a hard task. Find out exactly How To Remove Scratches and Smudges From Your Glasses.