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Movember is more than a month, it’s a movement, for some years now we have all been aware that November is the month for men to forego shaving and grow impressive ‘taches and beards, but why? The Movember movement started … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again people…….. no, not Christmas but Halloween Halloween is one date in the calendar that has become more and more popular with being celebrated. With the ever increasing popularity of social media comes the need … Continue reading →

As parents and carers of a newborn baby we all worry about whether they are developing as they should. Are they smiling at 6- 12 weeks? Can they babble at 3 months? Can they roll by 4-6 months? So many … Continue reading →

Are contact lenses better than glasses, we like to think so. Don’t get us wrong, contact lenses are not the perfect answer for everyone but they definitely have some great plus points. 1. Great vision – Not only is your vision … Continue reading →

Making the decision to move from glasses to contact lenses is a big one, there are  many questions new contact lens wearers ask, from, “Will it hurt?” to “Which contact lenses are best for me?” Before long you’ll be a pro … Continue reading →

We are all involved in recycling – card, paper, aluminium cans, plastics (where possible) etc. but what do we do about our contact lenses? Disposable contact lenses are now the most popular type of lenses since their introduction in 1987 … Continue reading →

  Wild Canines with Night Vision Our contact lenses will definitely save you money right now. But, they will not help you see or smell as well as these wild canines.  Red Fox Big blue eyes, pointy nose, chasing mice … Continue reading →

Geckos may provide insight for contact lenses       A study of the eyes of geckos may provide insight to help develop more sophisticated contact lenses in the future. Researchers led by Dr Lina Roth of the Department of … Continue reading →

How to save money on eyecare Wearers of glasses can cut their expenses by buying them online, a finance writer has said. In a MoneyWeek article, Ruth Jackson found that glasses are cheaper when they are bought over the internet … Continue reading →

Tips on whether laser eye surgery is right for you Contact lens wearers and other people considering laser eye surgery have been issued with a number of tips on what makes the ideal candidate for the treatment. The American Academy … Continue reading →