Nervous About Visiting The Opticians? We’re here to help!
We all experience that nervous feeling at certain points in our lives. However, whilst a routine trip to the dentist, doctor or optician might be no problem at all for some, for others, it can leave them feeling incredibly nervous, sometimes avoiding appointments altogether. At Eyesite, we hate the thought of people avoiding appointments due […]
April Means Allergies for the South
Hay Fever and Other Allergies April 23rd – 29th marks Allergy Awareness Week. The week is designed to raise awareness of people living with allergies. This year the focus in on travelling with allergies and how to prepare for holidays, both abroad and in the UK if you have an allergy. According to the latest […]
How to Look After Contact Lenses
Your eyes are extremely important, so you want to make sure you’re caring for them in the best way possible, especially when you’re a contact lens wearer. However, if you’re new to contact lenses, care can seem a daunting prospect – you want to get it right. Equally, if you’ve been wearing contact lenses for […]
How Does Tech Affect Your Eyes?
Technology is great. Today we can do more with our smart phone than we could with a whole room of computers 10 years ago. In our field, we’re seeing advances in optical scanning, new ways to correct vision and even wearable AR experiences. The more we learn, the better we make our lives. There are […]
Are Men or Women More at Risk for Eye Disease?
Women’s Eye Health vs. Men’s Eye Health Women are at greater risk than men: one in four women will develop sight loss in their lifetime, but this only happens in one in eight of men. This is primarily due to the fact that women have a greater life expectancy than men. Women’s longevity means that […]
Looking Good in 2018! Your Vision Related Resolutions for 2018
It’s the start of a brand new year! That means it’s time to start thinking about resolutions you want to keep in 2018. Perhaps it’s to join the gym? Start a new hobby? Move jobs? These are certainly achievable, but why not add an extra resolution to your list – in the form of your […]
A Guide to Buying Glasses as a Gift
Glasses make the ideal gift at Christmas, and we’re not just saying that because we’re an optician! Buying glasses as a gift is personal, thoughtful and practical – all categories that make for the perfect Christmas present. But if you’ve got your heart set on getting some gorgeous frames for that special someone then we’ve got […]
OCT Eye Tests Explained
OCT eye tests give you a far more detailed image of your eye. This allows us to go into greater depth when assessing the health of your eyes. More detail means we can identify potential eye conditions that would be missed during a normal exam. At Eyesite, we believe in providing you with the best […]
How To Make Your Bonfire Night Go Off With A Bang!
Build a better bonfire night with these awesome Bonfire Night ideas. Every year, on the 5th November, we gather for a festive night of fireworks and sparklers. The young, old and the young at heart love the excitement and colour of fireworks, the smell of the bonfire and the sizzle of sausages and sparklers. So […]
The Scary Truth About Halloween Contact Lenses
At Eyesite, we are all up for having a fun time, especially at Halloween! We enjoy letting our hair down and unleashing our childish sides, but we want to offer a piece of advice this Halloween to help protect your eyes. What are cosmetic contact lenses? Cosmetic contact lenses are lenses that change the color […]