Category Archives: Lenses & Lens Types

Photochromic Lenses vs Sunglasses: Which Is Better for Daily Wear?

When it comes to protecting your eyes and maintaining clear vision throughout the day, should you choose photochromic lenses or sunglasses? Both options offer important benefits, but the right choice depends on your lifestyle, daily routine, and visual needs. In this guide, we’ll explore the differences between the two and help you decide which is […]

Do thin glasses really make a difference

Thin Glasses Lenses Explained: Do They Really Make a Difference?

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 […]

A guide to tinted sunglasses

Tinted Sunglasses Lenses: A Guide

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 […]

Polarised Lenses: A Complete Guide

Polarised lenses can do what no other lens or lens treatment can do – block blinding glare. But this isn’t the only benefit, polarised lenses can enhance visual acuity, colour contrast, and visual comfort, and block 100% of harmful UVA and UVB light. Usually, we regard glare as annoying and uncomfortable for our eyes, but […]

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Introducing The Latest OptiPersonalise Progressive Lenses

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 […]

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Ray-Ban Prescription Lenses Now Available In Newark & Leicester

We are proud to announce that we can now supply Ray-Ban prescription lenses for your Ray-Ban glasses and sunglasses. Available in all our branches; Newark, Nottinghamshire and Anstey, Sileby and Birstall, Leicestershire. Since launching back in 1937 to protect pilots’ eyes from the sun’s damaging rays, Ray-Ban has always been at the forefront of lens […]

Bifocal vs. Varifocal Lenses: Which One is Right for Your Vision Needs?

When it comes to achieving clear vision as we age, choosing the right lenses can feel overwhelming. Bifocal and varifocal lenses are two popular options, each designed to tackle the challenges of presbyopia (where close-up vision becomes a struggle). While bifocals provide distinct segments for different visual tasks, varifocals offer a seamless transition across multiple […]