Using digital technology (such as smartphones, e-readers and tablets) demands a lot from our eyes. We look at them more closely than we would, say, a book. At the same time, in just a fraction of a second our eyes...
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Digital Eyestrain
We spend so much of our time staring at screens. We’re on our phones all day, we work on computers, and some even watch tv on their laptops. Digital eyestrain has become more and more common as technology improves. Digital eyestrain...
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Frame Of The Week
Our Favourite frame this week is this stunning Max&Co, the geometric metal is very trendy right now, also very light in weight, offering superb comfort. The frame would go very well with Zeiss Drivesafe lenses with the Duravision Platinum coating....
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How To Clean Your Micro-Fiber Cloth
It’s important to keep the cloth you use to clean your spectacles, clean. When the cloth is dirty, you end up with lenses that are even dirtier. Cleaning this cloth means you’ll get more use out of it. Here are...
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Frames: The Dos and Don’ts
Here are a few tips to ensure you continue to get the best out of your frame: Always use both hands to put on and remove your spectacles When you’re not wearing your specs, keep them in the case Avoid...
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Frames: Is This The Frame For Me?
Frame selection goes far beyond just fashion and trends. Your prescription plays a role in the kind of frame you choose, especially if it’s high. Big frames are fashionable, but may not be appropriate for high Myopes, whose lenses are...
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Frames: Is Your Frame Sitting Correctly?
The frame is a very important part of your spectacles, not just because it holds your lenses. The optical centre of the lens needs to be aligned with your pupil, to ensure optimal visual performance. This is even more important...
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What Is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a condition where the cornea (transparent layer covering the coloured part of the eye) is oval instead of perfectly round. This irregular curve means that light rays entering your eye focus in two different places on the light-sensitive...
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Prescription Lenses
A lens is a lens, and they all work the same way and do the same thing, right? Wrong. It starts with your prescription. There is a basic prescription and there are additions to it. This, in combination with things...
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Tips for Protecting your eyes. By Hoya.
Keeping your eyes healthy. Sometimes we tend to forget how much we depend on our vision. Close your eyes for a few minutes and try to to do what you were just doing… There are good reasons as to why...
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