Spring is a beautiful season, but for allergy sufferers, it can also bring discomfort – especially for those who wear contact lenses. With increased pollen, dust, and other airborne allergens in the air, itchy, watery, and irritated eyes are common. These symptoms can make contact lens wear challenging. Fortunately, there are several ways to minimise…

Digital eye strain is an emerging healthcare problem in today’s society. With growing advancements in technology, we are now, more than ever reliant on a screen. This blog will explore what causes digital eye strain and how we can mitigate it’s affects. What is it? Digital eye strain, which is also known as Computer Vision…

It’s 11.20 am on Wednesday 25th September and I’m listening to Lynne doing the rounds on local radio. What does this mean? This morning the BBC website posted an article referencing new research about Myopia from the “British Journal of Ophthalmology”. I linked this to our internal LFO Slack so our team would know this…

The MDP26th March 2023 F is for follow up…16th March 2023 D is for Diagnosis1st March 2023 Go Back

The TearStim from Essilor offers a new, long-lasting solution to help manage eye comfort. Environmental factors, along with computer use, working from home and les outdoor time can contribute towards dry, uncomfortable, red eyes. Over than 20% of the worlds population suffer from dry uncomfortable eyes. Traditional remedies offer short term relief but here at…

Glaucoma Awareness Week 8th to 14th March This Glaucoma Awareness week, we intend to spread the message about this eye disease and increase peoples understanding. Glaucoma is a term we give to a group of conditions characterised by changes in the optic nerve. The commonest form of Glaucoma in the UK is Open Angle Glaucoma…

We love LINDBERG glasses and we’re known for having the best collection of this award-winning Danish eyewear. Read on to find out more: You choose the price Our styling teams will show you how to get a LINDBERG look at different price points, starting from £119. Of course, eyewear like many things in life can’t…

Winter can be tough on our eyes. They’re exposed to the elements, from the cold, wind, and the sun’s harmful UV rays (which can intensify in winter when the angle of the sun is lower in the sky) to glare from lights when driving and dry eye. If you’re heading to the ski slopes, protecting…

Our store always supports a Bristol family eyecare plan to encourage strong eye health, and we will always recommend buying a pair of glasses wherever possible!   At Lockheed Martin, it used to take a technician two painstaking days to measure 309 locations for certain fasteners on a particular curved panel. But according to Shelley…

I am so relieved and happy to have qualified as an Eye Optometrist! The professional training period helped me to make the transition from university to working in practice smoothly. During this time, I was able to build my confidence as well as develop my clinical and communication skills. One of the things I enjoy…