Persol is known for its elegance and originality within its Italian manufacturing of sunglasses and optical frames. The name itself comes from ‘Per il Sole’ meaning for the sun. The company first started out creating sun protection for the Italian air aviation and armed forces. Its brand has developed since then to be seen on well-known sportsmen and woman, international figures and celebrities of the acting world. One of the renowned actors of the 1960’s and 70’s was that of

When you meet someone for the first time you judge them. Whether you agree or disagree with this, it is a fact. Your brain creates a metal image which generally influences how that person is treated! The first thing a person sees is generally the face. So why on earth do so many of us buy cheap, badly designed eyewear that doesn’t suit us. Our face, which includes our eye wear is one of the first things a person sees and judges us by. Would you wear the same pair of shoes to

I have worn contact lenses for nearly 10 years now. Having both worn monthly and daily lenses, I can tell you I have experienced the high and lows of both. They have transformed my life for the better by suiting my active lifestyle and providing me with greater clarity (I am very short sighted!). Contact lenses manufacturers have developed their ranges to include higher quality lenses in greater volume. This making them accessible for a greater amount of people. In general,

We all know how important it is to make sure children wear plenty of sun screen to protect them from the harmful rays of the sun, however, studies suggest, many of us often neglect to ensure we are protecting their eyes. The eyes of a child under the age of 10 transmit 75 per cent of UV radiation compared to 10 per cent in adults over 25. Despite this, 76 per cent of parents admit to not making sure their child wears sunglasses when out and about in the sun. It is thought tha

Ever considered getting contact lenses but felt put off by some of the negative myths surrounding them? We’re here to get the bottom of those myths and tell you they’re not true! Contact lenses are a fantastic, cost effective and hassle free alternative to glasses. Let the Myth Busting begin Contact Lenses can get stuck behind your eyes False! It’s physically impossible. A thin membrane around the eye prevents anything from slipping behind the eye and causing any damage. You

You may have sat in the consulting room chair, with the lenses in front of your eyes, and wondered why the optometrist keeps asking you- is it better…. With…. Or … Without? That is the question- but why? Because, this is the fastest way of deciding on the correct power for the lens in front of each eye and working towards prescribing the power of the lenses in your final spectacles. What’s the alternative? Maybe the question- does this make the letters look clear? Possible an

What is Myopia and how many people are affected? Myopia (short-sightedness) is a common, progressive condition of the eye where near objects are in focus but anything in the distance is blurry. The prevalence of Myopia has been steadily increasing for some decades and the World Health Organisation has now recognised that a Myopic ‘epidemic’ is evident particularly in the Far East. In Europe and America around 35 to 40% of the population is myopic (compared to 25% just one ge

Do you become extremely tired when reading? Have you noticed reading isn’t as fluent as you would expect it to be? If you have noticed these problems with yourself, your child or a family member then it might be worth booking an appointment with an optometrist as visual stress could be the underlying issue. Visual stress (Meares Irlen Syndrome) is a light-sensitive condition that contributes and emphasises visual perceptual problems, makes reading more difficult and can be th

Have you ever dreamt of a safe, reversible alternative to laser eye surgery? I know I have. Orthokeratology (“EyeDream”) is a vision correction therapy that works whilst you sleep – what could be better than that? EyeDream contact lenses correct your vision while you sleep. They do this by applying a controlled shape to the cornea which is the front surface of the eye, eliminating myopia (short –sightedness). The lenses are removed in the morning allowing you to see c

We pride ourselves in offering the very best in eye care as we believe sight is the most precious of our five senses. We understand that investment in the latest technology is paramount and we continually strive to be at the forefront of technology and service. We pride ourselves in offering every patient of ours the opportunity to have the very latest 3D retinal scan using OCT technology. Using the OCT we have the potential of picking up abnormalities at an earlier stage, u

Varifocal Lenses Progressive Power Lenses (PPL), commonly known as ‘Varifocal’ lenses are generally recommended by Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians when you have a two prescription requirement. Typically, one for distance vision and one for near vision. These lenses are designed in a manner that they have a gradual change incorporated into the strength of the prescription from the top of the lens where the distance portion is set, to the bottom with multiple focal points

More than 10 million people in the UK regularly suffer from headaches. If it has been some time since your last eye examination, a routine sight test can help to detect if there is an ocular cause for headaches. Your optometrist can find out if your headaches are due to an uncorrected refractive error (spectacle prescription), ocular muscle imbalance or other eye health issue. Am I suffering with eyestrain? A common cause of frontal headache over the brow, or ‘in and around’

We all believe we are invincible, that with youth comes the ability to rise above all ailments, but we know deep down that things must be protected for our future. In this blog we will discover the true price we may have to pay for the social lives we lead. Sound is nothing more than a wave of air, the bigger the wave, the louder the sound. We have all heard that car sat at the lights, a bass beat booming out of it, but have we ever heard the violin concerto playing in the Ja

For the majority of the time we see clearly in any given circumstance and often we don’t give our sight a second thought! Occasionally, we experience an episode which makes us sit up and take notice. A commonly reported symptom in practice is that of a painless, temporary disturbance in vision. This can be quite disconcerting, or even frightening if experienced for the first time. These symptoms are often caused by an ocular migraine. What is an ocular migraine? An ocular mig

You feel your eyes are healthy and you can see clearly, so you are probably thinking I don’t need an eye test… Well just as your car needs an MOT and service every year, regardless of whether you feel your car needs it or not, your eyes do need an eye test. In fact, even if you don’t feel any discomfort and your sight seems clear then your eyes should STILL be examined every 2 years at least. Many conditions can manifest which may not be picked up unless an eye test is perfor

It is now quite common for children of around 7 or 8 years old, or even younger, to start wearing contact lenses part time - giving them freedom from glasses to enjoy activities such as horse riding, dancing, rugby or football to the fullest and often improving their confidence. Daily disposable contact lenses are ideal as they are really comfortable and it's reassuring to know that a fresh sterile pair will be used every time. They are made from a smooth soft gel that allows

Myopia (short-sightedness) has become much more common worldwide in recent years and in the UK between 20- 40% of the population are now myopic. The reasons for this are not yet fully understood but we do know that children with two myopic parents are more at risk. Myopic eyes tend to be longer in length and research has shown that this excessive growth may be a response to the visual environment, namely excessive close work (reading and screen use). Research has also shown t

We all have unique vision correction needs with varying degrees of near or far sightedness and astigmatism. Today’s lenses are built around your prescription and the way you live to give you a personalised view through your eyeglasses. Here’s the rundown. Single Vision lenses are one power from edge to edge. These lenses are typically prescribed to correct for near sightedness, far sightedness and astigmatism. They're the most common type of prescription lens. They are av

There are two general types of contact lenses: hard and soft. The hard lenses most commonly used today are rigid, gas-permeable lenses (RGP for short). They are made of plastics and other materials such as silicone or fluoropolymers. Hard lenses hold their shape, yet allow the free flow of oxygen through the lenses to the cornea. RGP lenses may be the best choice when the cornea has enough astigmatism (is shaped like a rugby ball instead of a football) that a soft lens will n

An eye examination is really important and don’t forget we are not just checking how well you can see and if you need glasses. A large part of the examination is checking the health of your eyes and lots can be determined about your general health. Of course, we also want to make sure you have the best vision possible to keep you safe on the roads and enjoying life to the full. Everyone should have their eyes examined at least every 2 years but for some people this interval