Choosing new glasses can be exciting; a chance to update your look, improve your vision, and enjoy clearer sight in your daily life. But one key factor that influences both comfort and appearance is lens thickness. In this guide, we’ll explain what makes lenses thinner, why it matters, and how Opticare Opticians can help you […]
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Whether you’re heading out on holiday, driving through bright winter glare, or spending your summer in the countryside, sunglasses are essential for both comfort and eye health. But choosing sunglasses isn’t just about frame style; the colour and type of lens tint you choose plays a big role in how well your eyes are protected […]
Nighttime driving is becoming more dangerous due to two main factors: ageing eyes and the evolution of car headlights. Many drivers turn to “night driving glasses”, yellow-tinted lenses, thinking they’ll improve safety. However, yellow lenses can actually be dangerous at night and do not address the real causes of nighttime glare and vision difficulty. At […]
With the days being longer and the clouds in remission (supposedly), it’s officially sunglasses season. But, there are more factors to consider than just style when choosing the best sunglasses to wear. Here we are going to debunk some common myths about sunglasses and point out the most important things to remember when buying a […]
Sunnier days and summer activities are here! Are you sunglasses up to the task? Do you normally purchase sunglasses based on their design and don’t consider their other features? While finding sunglasses that look good on you is a big part of their appeal, you could be missing out on important features that boost UV […]
As an Opticare customer, I was asked to write a real-world review of trying these new revolutionary multifocal contact lenses from Options Supreme. As a constant glasses wearer, I struggle to see distance, but recently I’ve also started to struggle to see close up. My glasses work well but are not always practical in life. […]
How to Reduce Glare and Improve Vision When Driving at Night Heading into winter, we tend to find ourselves driving in the dark more often. Night driving can not only be difficult but also potentially dangerous if you’re not wearing the correct prescription glasses. In addition, there are several other factors which may affect your […]
If you have found yourself doing a head dance to get your glasses to focus in the right area to flit between distance and close objects, you’ll already know the limitations of progressive lenses. The world we live in today with electronic devices means we are constantly flicking between distance and close up vision. With […]
With nights starting earlier, at this time of year, we tend to find ourselves driving more and more at night. This can bring different problems to do with vision and remaining safe behind the wheel. Driving at night affects many aspects of vision, including depth perception, colour recognition, and peripheral vision, for which nighttime driving […]
During the lockdown, many UK citizens turned to new hobbies to occupy their time and keep their sanity. A recent survey has revealed the top 6 hobbies taken up during lockdown were: Learning a language Fitness training DIY Yoga Baking Gardening If you have taken up one of the new hobbies above or even a […]
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