In our latest video, we explore Allied Metal Works frames – a brand which brings together Barton Perreira and Reykjavik Eyes. Bloomberg described Allied Metal Works as ‘the future of glasses’: Click here to read their article.
25% of driving is at night but 40% of accidents occur at night – and the accident death rate at night is 3 times greater. As an optician, the #1 complaint I hear about from clients is that they have difficulty when driving at night. It has always been the case that our vision simply …
If the eyes are the window to the soul, then glasses are the window to the eyes. As well as being a lens through which you see the world, they are a lens through which the rest of the world sees you. Robert At The Spectacle Factory, we are very proud of the advice we …
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In this blog we take a look at Zeiss SmartLife Varifocal lenses, and why they are probably the best varifocals for you. You can learn more about Zeiss here. 2020 certainly has been a bizarre year. But despite the circumstances there is one societal trend that is not going away (if anything the recent pandemic …
In our latest video, we explore the first leaks around Apple’s upcoming wearable technology, ‘Apple Glass’. Apple aren’t the first to invest time and money in researching smart glasses, but they may well prove to be the most successful. Our video covers some of the finer details which have emerged with these brand new leaks. …
Minimalist products are something that many of us are attracted to. But what defines minimalism? Take an iPad. Beneath its exterior, it might be complex, but aesthetically, it’s simple. Clean. Iconic. It’s a style accessory in addition to its utility. It makes you feel good to own one and use one every day. You can …
“These are the best prescription cycling frames I’ve worn. I particularly like how they work for me with the prescription insert, which covers my field of vision really well compared to other brands I have tried.” Paul Whitfield Eyewear designed for any run or ride. Is this blog, we’re going to be taking a close …
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When you purchase your next pair of glasses, there are three decisions you will make: Which frames you choose. What lenses you put in those frames. The store you decide to buy them from. Here’s how you can help the environment with each of these choices you make: #1 – Frames If you’re conscious about …
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If you’re looking for sunglasses which give your eyes the most sun protection, then your search is over. There’s a reason why Maui Jim are one of the only eyewear brands recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. But Maui Jim sunglasses do much more than just protect your eyes. As one of the most trusted …
With the economic uncertainty surrounding the global Coronavirus pandemic, people are understandably looking to be more careful with their money. Whilst glasses are important, it’s possible to get great quality eyewear without paying over the odds. In this blog, I’m going to explore three of the best quality – but affordable – glasses brands available …
How they work So many of us now spend a large part of our day staring at digital screens. Whether it’s your smartphone, your tablet, your computer or a TV, think about how often you’re using one of these devices… it’s probably more than you realised. According to Ofcom: “People in the UK now check …
Chloe’ Eyewear Chloe’ have been at the absolute forefront of mainstream eyewear fashion for the past few years, creating style after style that hits the mark when it comes to current trends. Not only were they one of the first to initiate the revolution in vintage-inspired, fine metal frames, they have constantly innovated in lens …
As the situation continues to unfold, more and more optical stores are closing their doors. So what should you do if you lose or break your glasses? That’s where we come in. With our high tech on-site lab and a stock of thousands of lenses, we are able to offer glasses in less than one …
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Starting a revolution in the way you choose your glasses, we became the first store in the UK to have the new Zeiss Visufit 1000. See it in action by watching our latest videos below: https://youtu.be/cX-uRCiMW0Ehttps://youtu.be/G4M_ouuyjbY
The concept of sunglass attachments that clip on to optical frames has been around for a long time. But traditionally they have been clumsy to attach and rarely fit perfectly, leaving wearers looking just plain silly. So if you’re looking for a clip on attachment for frames you already have, I’m sorry to say you …
