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transitions-featured 28/05/2020

Transitions Lenses – Photochromic Light Intelligent Lenses

Transitions Lenses Review – Automatically adapting to changing light, Transitions® lenses, aka photochromic lenses, darken when outdoors and return back to clear when indoors. Transitions lenses are a fantastic scientific breakthrough in eyewear, glasses & lens technology. The lens is clear indoors and will darken and turn to sunglasses shade when outdoors – then return to clear when indoors & vice versa. All Transitions lenses block 100% of harmful UV light and assist in protection against the new phenomenon of blue light from digital devices such as tablets and mobile phones. The... Read More

Crizal Prevencia Lens Protection 01/04/2020

Crizal Prevencia – Digital Devices Blue Light Blocker

Crizal Prevencia – Digital Devices Blue Light Blocker Discover Crizal Prevencia no-glare lenses : clear lenses that protect your eyes against harmful UV and Blue-Violet light while letting essential light pass through. Selectively filters harmful UV and Blue-Violet light. UV and blue-violet light are present everywhere: outdoors due to the sun and indoors due to artificial light and electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. As most people are at risk of overexposure to harmful light in their day-to-day activities, Crizal Prevencia aims to offer a solution to... Read More

Transition Lenses 15/02/2020

Transition Lenses – The Pros & Cons

Transition Lenses – The Pros & Cons As a glasses wearer, you’ll no doubt be used to frustration of sunlight. Needing to switch between glasses and sunglasses, back and forth, carrying them both around can be a hassle. Well, the good news is there is a very simple alternative – transition lenses also known as photochromic lenses or reactolights. Transition lenses are not a new creation and were 1st developed at the Corning Glass Works Inc in the 1960’s but the current models have come a long way in terms... Read More

02/07/2019
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Difference between bifocal and varifocal lenses?

Confusion sometimes occurs when you try to buy glasses online and want to find the right type of corrective lenses for your particular sight needs. When buying varifocal or bifocal glasses, knowing what each one does and which is the best for you can save you time and money! Bifocal vs Varifocal Lenses: Which Glasses Are Right for You? Shopping for prescription glasses online can be confusing, especially when it comes to choosing between bifocal and varifocal lenses. Understanding the difference can help you find the perfect pair of glasses... Read More

Online Opticians UK Blog Logo 27/01/2019

Essilor Eyezen Lenses – Digital Devices Protection

EYEZEN LENSES Essilor eyezen lenses are enhanced everyday lenses, designed to reduce eye strain when you’re working or socialising on digital devices. So you can continue to do what you enjoy with comfortable vision. A complete range of lenses designed for single vision digital device users, to help relax their eyes from their connected lives today while protecting their visual health for tomorrow. SEE. PROTECT. ENHANCE. EYEZEN BENEFITS Live your digital passions to the fullest with Eyezen lenses. With the combination of two innovations, Essilor Eyezen™ lenses provide visual comfort and protection, even... Read More

Online Opticians UK Blog Logo 14/01/2019
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What are varifocal glasses?

What are varifocal glasses? Varifocal Glasses, also known as varifocal lenses or progressive lenses, are used when you have two prescriptions, one for distance and one for reading. This quick video explains in simple terms varifocal glasses: How do varifocal lenses work? Varifocal lenses work by having a gradual change in strength from the top of the lens to the bottom and multiple focal points in between. The upper part of the lens contains the distance power, the middle of the lens has the intermediate ranges and the lower portion, the... Read More

Online Opticians UK Blog Logo 10/12/2018

Blue Light Blocking Lens Coatings – The good and the bad

Blue Light: the good and the bad How much blue light do we need? And how and when should we be protecting ourselves against it? A debate is raging over the beneficial and the damaging effects of blue light. On the one hand, blue light can be a helpful tool in combating winter depression and insomnia. On the other hand, blue light can permanently damage the human eye. So what’s the deal with blue light? And what has changed about the artificial light we experience every day? Why do our... Read More

Online Opticians UK Blog Logo 27/11/2018

HOYA EnRoute Driving Lenses – Designed Specifically for Motorists

As roads become more congested and we spend an increasing amount of time behind the wheel, our eyes are taking the strain. Hoya EnRoute lenses are designed specifically for motorists, minimising the stress on the visual system and providing a more relaxed driving experience. HOYA EnRoute Pro For the real road professionals For professional drivers, HOYA has developed EnRoute Pro. It offers all the benefits of EnRoute and adds: • A contrast-enhancing filter for improved contrast and colour perception, and even better glare reduction • A lens design that considers... Read More

Online Opticians UK Blog Logo 20/11/2018
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Reglaze Your Glasses

By reglazing your existing frame, you can keep your favourite eyewear for a while longer, update the lenses for some brand spanking new shiny ones & by reglazing your glasses, sunglasses & sports glasses online, save a fortune – Visit Us At https://www.reglazingeyewearcompany.co.uk/  

Online Opticians UK Blog Logo 14/11/2018
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Prescription Driving Glasses – The Best Lenses & Glasses for Driving

The best glasses for driving – Reach your destination safely Customised lenses for driving make sitting behind the wheel more relaxing and can significantly increase safety levels. But what do you have to bear in mind when buying driving glasses? Every time we drive, our eyes are called on to do a lot of hard work. Whether its seeing in poor light, being dazzled by blinding sunlight, deciphering objects in fog or handling the reflection from wet roads – not forgetting the many signs and information they have to process... Read More