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22/01/2026

Redness of the eye can indicate the presence of several different health issues. While some of these issues are not long term problems, most serious eye problems happen when you have redness along with pain or changes in your vision.

Allergies, dry eye condition or conjunctivitis are a few of the causes of red eyes, but a visit to your local independent optician (oh hey, that’s us!) will be an effective way of finding a solution.

12/01/2026

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness and often has no early symptoms. Regular eye tests are essential for early detection and can make a difference. Prioritise your eye health and book an eye test today.

07/01/2026

“We would love to hear from fathers everywhere who want to tell their sons what it means to them to be a father and pass on some pearls of wisdom” ~ Orly Klein and Stephen Graham

We’re proud to support the forthcoming Bloomsbury book, Letters to Our Sons.

Stephen Graham is dyslexic himself and knows that finding the right words isn’t always easy. That’s why this campaign isn’t about perfect spelling or grammar. It’s about honesty, reflection, and sharing what really matters.

If you’re a father writing to your son, your letter can pass on strength, self-belief, and lived experience - qualities that resonate strongly with many dyslexic thinkers.

Selected letters may appear in the book Letters to Our Sons, out October 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing UK

✍️ Submit your letter: https://bit.ly/4aNucJK (deadline 12 Jan 2026)

24/11/2025

Learn what cataract is, how it can be caused by trauma and how access to eye care can change a child's life forever: https://bit.ly/3LIVc2F

26/10/2025

Your jumper may be clean, and it may be lovely and soft, but a lens cloth it isn't!

Fibres such as wool can scratch any special coatings added to your spectacle lenses.

Also avoid using hand soap or baby wipes to clean your lenses, these commonly have moisturising properties that can lead to a hazy residue after cleaning!

22/10/2025

Is it safe to read with low lighting?

There's no evidence reading in poor light damages eyes. However, reading with low light puts more strain on the eyes to make out words, making reading more strenuous and causing your eyes to get tired quicker, potentially resulting in red eyes and headaches.

So if you want to finish that book, or at least get to the end of the chapter, move closer to a light source or make the light brighter. Your eyes will thank you for it🤓

17/10/2025

Which is your dominant eye?

Ocular dominance, or dominant eye, is when you use one eye more than the other, have better vision in one eye, or can fixate on something better with one eye.

Knowing which eye is dominant can be important for performing activities that require you to focus on a target such as in baseball or cricket 🏏🥎

12/10/2025

Are you in the '2% club'? 👀

That's the number of the people in the world with green eyes- the rarest of iris colours.

Whilst green eyes appear that lovely shade of emerald to the outside observer, the irises themselves have no actual pigment!

07/10/2025

A condition called heterochromia causes the iris to be different colours!

People with this condition may have different colours within one eye (for example, the iris may be half one colour and half another), or they may have a different colour in each eye. Most often, heterochromia results from a harmless gene change.

02/10/2025

Wearing great glasses leaves you feeling confident, comfortable, and with the right choice of lenses you can enjoy the best vision possible.

Chat to our dispensing optician about what you want from the glasses on your face, be open to new ideas and dare to try something different. 🤓

27/09/2025

UV rays from the sun are water resistant. In fact, three feet of water blocks only 20 percent of UV rays!

The glare from a pool can also make you squint which can be uncomfortable for long periods, so remember to wear your shades in the pool 😎

02/09/2025