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When choosing new glasses there are many decisions you're faced with. Which frame should I choose? What type of lens is best for me? Without seeing your face shape and prescription it would be hard to answer these questions but one question we can always answer with a certain "Yes!" is "Do I need anti-reflective coatings on my glasses?". What are anti-reflective coatings? Anti-reflective coatings reduce reflective light on the surface of glasses lenses. The coating allows lig

So, it's been a week since the majority of the UK were blessed with a sky full of aurora borealis... except those of us who were fast asleep! The most common question I've been asked (apart from whether I saw them!) was why the colours of the Northern Lights were much more visible through a phone camera than with the naked eye. Let's dig into the anatomy of how our eyes work, and process light, to better understand why our phone cameras have the upper hand... The human eye ha

Chances are, if you know anyone who knows anyone who's tried varifocals, you've heard the horror stories! We've heard everything from "my next door neighbour's cousin didn't get on with varifocals" to "I don't want varifocals, they're for old people!", but the most common thing we hear is... "I didn't get on with varifocals when I tried them 15 years ago." My reply to this statement is always, "would you be happy with the mobile phone you had 15 years ago?" and the answer is,

"You're not going to do that one where you blow air in my eye, are you?!" This is a phrase us Optometrists have been hearing for decades (since 1986 to be exact). But, what is the 'puff test', why is it done, and do you really need it? With a puff of air being fired in to your eye, it's easy to understand why you and countless others would rather skip this test. For decades, it has probably been the most annoying, dreaded part of your eye exam. What is the air-puff test? Tra

Chances are, you’re reading this blog on a device that emits blue light. Should you be concerned?

Ever wondered what shape of glasses or sunglasses best suit your face shape? Terri reveals all...

Nothing is more important than the health and well-being of your child . You want your child to thrive, and their eyesight is often the key to that. You may be short-sighted yourself and concerned you've passed it on, or have noticed your child struggling to see clearly at a distance. Your child may have myopia (short-sightedness). Being able to have your child’s myopia diagnosed early not only corrects their vision for now, but can help slow the progression and preserve thei

Driving at night can be riskier than driving during the day, due to reduced light and certain eye conditions can affect your ability to see in these dimmer conditions. This problem impacts drivers all around the world, and is one of the most common complaints my clients have! Have you ever wondered, "Why can't I see as well when I drive at night?" . While the answer may vary depending on individual cases, this blog will help you understand some reasons you have trouble seeing

Find out why your eyes are feeling dry, and what you can do about it!

Wearing glasses doesn’t make your eyesight worse. Quite the opposite, NOT wearing your prescription is what can make your eyes worse!