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How to Manage Hay Fever and Protect Your Eyes This Allergy Season
Hay fever is more than just sneezing and sniffles - it affects over 16 million people in the UK, causing red, itchy, and swollen eyes during peak pollen season. If you’re one of the many who suffer from seasonal allergies, taking steps to protect your eyes is essential for maintaining comfort and clarity. Here's how to manage hay fever symptoms effectively, especially when it comes to your eye health.


Do You Suffer from Dry Eyes? Here’s What You Need to Know
Dry eyes are a common issue that can affect anyone, especially if you spend long hours in front of a screen, wear contact lenses, or are exposed to air-conditioned or windy environments. While it may seem like a minor irritation, chronic dry eye can significantly impact your comfort and eye health.


Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month: Essential Eye Care Tips for Women
We’re shining a spotlight on why women’s eye care matters—and how to protect your sight at every stage of life.


Myths & Facts About Eye Health
We’re separating fact from fiction and busting some of the biggest eye health myths.


Discover the Ultimate in Eyewear: The White Gold Collection by Reykjavik Eyes
If you want glasses that blend durability, comfort, and style, the Reykjavik Eyes White Gold Collection is the ultimate choice. This


Prioritise Your Eye Health with Our Incredible Optometrists
At The Spectacle Factory, we believe in the importance of prioritising your eye health all year round. This week, we’re shining a spotlight


The Best Crystal Frames of 2025: Modo’s Stunning Collection
At The Spectacle Factory, we’ve handpicked the six best designs, each offering something unique.


The Latest Updates To The Even G1 Smart Glasses
At The Spectacle Factory, we’re always looking to bring you the latest in eyewear innovation, and the Even G1 Smart Glasses are no exception


The World's BEST Ever Varifocal Lenses?
Are you looking for the best varifocal (progressive) lenses in 2023? If you wear varifocals, you'll probably be aware of both the positives and the negatives. For example, whilst it's great to be able to see at all distances, it's sometimes annoying to have to move our head when trying to focus on objects. This is why the researchers at Zeiss have created an incredible new generation of varifocal lenses - Zeiss Individual 3. Want to know more about Zeiss? In this video, you'l


Looking For Lightweight Glasses in 2020?
If you are Looking For Lightweight Glasses have a read of our informative guide on the best picks that are currently out there. If you...


Apple Glass Details Leaked!
In our latest video, we explore the first leaks around Apple’s upcoming wearable technology, ‘Apple Glass’. Apple aren’t the first to...


The three best varifocal lenses 2019
‘Varifocal lenses’, otherwise known as ‘Progressive lenses’, are lenses which allow you to see clearly at different distances. But did...


How To Get Thin Lenses
Today I’m going show you how to get the thinnest lenses in your new glasses. You spend ages choosing frames you love. You wait 2 weeks...


Looking For Lightweight Glasses?
If you are Looking For Lightweight Glasses have a read of our informative guide on the best picks that are currently out there. If you...


The Best Opticians in Preston-How Did We Do It?
The best optician in Preston – How did we do it? So, it’s come to my attention that we are currently not only the top-rated optician in...


5 Eyewear Brands You Should Look Out For (but you probably haven’t heard of)
If you’re searching for a new look, there’s one thing you should always consider; are you looking for innovative, unique style? or are...


Kate Spade New York Now In Stock!
A first look at the collection and a brief history. We’re constantly on the lookout for up-coming, trendy new brands and they don’t get...


5 Decisions You Make That Affect Your Vision
Interesting insight into what decisions you make that will affect your vision with a new pair of glasses. Most people think they get the...


How to Choose the Right Designer Glasses – featuring Chloe’, Lacoste and Jimmy Choo
Choosing the right designer glasses is certainly down to individual taste. See below how the experts at The Spectacle Factory determine...


Bugatti vs Jaguar vs Porsche Design
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