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Amazing New Glasses Technology To Help With Vision But At A Price!
It’s all coming into focus: Self-adjusting glasses could offer instant vision fix for millionsThe concept of electronic glasses that allow bifocal wearers to switch between different prescription settings for reading and more distant viewing could soon become a reality.They may look like an ordinary pair of glasses, but these emPower spectacles contain the…
Trendy Frames for Summer 2013
If you are in the need for some new frames it is worth checking out what’s hot and what’s not before you make your purchase.Here are some of the current trends that are worth considering – just remember to consider your face shape before making your purchase.Ladies GlassesLight and feminine are back…
3D Glasses Technology – Passive 3D Versus Active 3D
Through our partners at www.prescription3d.org, we are now able to solve a problem that has existed for spectacle wearers ever since 3D technology came on the scene.Because 3-Dimensional viewing only works to this point by wearing special 3D glasses, those of us who already wear glasses have had to miss out on…
Our Virtual Mirror – A Great New Way to Select and Buy Your Glasses
We have recently launched our new version of our virtual mirror software after many months of planning and designing to ensure that the order process is as simple as possible for you, the customer.This is a terrific way of trying on glasses and narrowing down your selection. You can load as many…
How to Get the Most from Your Eye Test
Are you really getting the most out of your one-on-one time with your optician? When you next go for your eye test use these simple tips to ensure your trip certainly was worthwhile.Find out what your pupillary distance is. This isn’t always included in your prescription but you do need to know it to…
Buy Glasses with Confidence Using the Virtual Mirror
When buying prescription glasses online, you may be concerned that the frames won’t suit you when they are delivered to your door.One way to get around this problem is to buy from a retailer that has a virtual mirror. The virtual mirror allows you the chance to see exactly what your frames…
Buy Designer Glasses Without the Designer Price Tag
If you’re trying to save money the last thing you’ll want to do is head out and pay a fortune for some designer glasses. That being said, you probably won’t want to compromise on your style either, especially if you consider yourself a bit of a fashionista.Thankfully, you can have the…
Buying the Right Reading Glasses
There may come a time when you notice that you aren’t able to see words and letters as easy as you once did. For many of us, this is just a natural part of ageing and, as a result, the need for a pair of reading glasses arises.You have probably…
Are You Using Your Contact Lenses Safely?
In the UK alone, there are over 3 million people that choose to mainly wear contact lenses over prescription glasses. When using contact lenses there is an increased risk of infection, but surprisingly, many users fail to follow the safety instructions.If you wear contact lenses for any amount of time you…
Get Help with Your Eyecare Costs
There are some people in the UK that qualify for some free assistance in affording eyecare services. If you’re eligible you can receive:Free NHS sight testsVouchers to help with the cost of glassesVouchers to help with the cost of contact lensesAre You Entitled to a Free Sight Test from the…
