Birstall has never looked better! Our Birstall practice on Loughborough Road has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment. Having first opened in 1996 in Birstall, originally on Sibson Road, and moved to our current location in 2005, we decided after 20 years it was time for a change. Your new Birstall practice features a new shopfront […]
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 […]
When you walk into a high-street optician, such as Opticare Opticians, you may hear staff referred to as opticians or optometrists. It’s common for people to use those terms interchangeably, but in reality, they refer to distinct roles with different training, responsibilities, and scopes of practice. Understanding who does what helps you get the right […]
It’s official, you’re driving home for Christmas, Chris Rea has declared it. However, driving at this time of year can be quite tricky due to a mix of icy conditions, glare from the low-lying sun, and dark winter nights. Whilst many drivers will take precautions by equipping their cars with de-icer and an ice scraper, […]
The holiday season is the perfect time to show you care about someone’s well-being, and what better way than giving gifts that support eye health? Whether you’re shopping for a tech enthusiast, fashionista, outdoor adventurer, student, or someone who spends their day at a screen, there are many gift options that both delight and protect […]
Do you have a second pair of glasses? Do you know where your second pair of glasses is? Are they even up to date with your current prescription? Having a second pair of glasses is wise to act as an emergency backup for lost or broken glasses, offer specialised vision for specific activities like sport […]
The future of vision is here. A group of patients with dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are now able to read again after being fitted with a ground-breaking implant at the back of their eye. The trial took place at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, with the surgeon who carried out the operation calling the […]
We’ve all developed bad glasses habits, whether it’s cleaning them with your shirt, putting your glasses in your pockets without a case, or using your breath to buff the lenses. You spend a lot of time and money finding and choosing the right pair of glasses that work for your lifestyle and suit your style, […]
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye condition that affects millions of people every year. It’s caused by an infection or allergies, and it usually improves within a couple of weeks without treatment. What is Conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent membrane that lines the inside of […]
If you’re looking for the answer to the question ‘Can I swim in my contact lenses?’ the answer is still no; it’s not safe. But, in this blog, we’re going to look at the reasons you shouldn’t and the alternative options that are available to you, such as prescription swimming goggles. When water, whether it’s […]
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