Category Archives: Lenses & Lens Types

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 […]

Why Yellow Lenses are Dangerous for Night Driving

Why Yellow Lenses are Dangerous for Night Driving

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 […]

Myths about sunglasses you keep falling for

Myths and Facts About Sunglasses

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 […]

How to choose the right sunglasses this summer

How To Choose the Right Sunglasses this Summer

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 […]

Options Supreme Multifocal Contact Lenses Trial

Options Supreme Multifocal Contact Lenses – Real World Trial

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. […]

Lenses To Reduce Nighttime Glare and Reflections When Driving

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 […]

man wearing glasses with x4d varifocal lenses

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 […]

Nighttime Driving Glasses To Reduce Glare And Reflections

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 […]

A woman wearing glasses designed specifically for dressmakers

Glasses And Lenses To Help With Your Hobby

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 […]