I never truly appreciated some of the annoying predicaments glasses wearers get into, until I started wearing glasses myself, about three years ago. I started wearing glasses for reading at close distance, including some computer work, and gradually found myself relying on their help more and...
At Eyewise Opticians, we are very proud to feature a very high quality glasses collection, all the way from Japan, called Masunaga. Founded in Fukui, Japan, in 1905, Masunaga enjoys a world class reputation for pioneering the highest standards in spectacle lens design and manufacturing....
Business at Eyewise has continued in a very consistent fashion in the last few months. Like most retail businesses, our footfall has reduced, and this is expected and understandable as people are abiding by the lockdown guidelines. Nevertheless, the demand for eye care carries on! We...
During this current climate when the main focus has been on keeping safe and taking precautions to reduce the risk of catching or spreading the Coronavirus, there is one aspect of protection that may be worth re-enforcing - that is the dangers of Ultraviolet Light...
Did you know that the natural lens in the eye never stops growing? Around the age of 70, the lens is the size of a pea! Although this is a very slow change over a lifetime, a very different change has been imposed on all our...
We have postponed all routine eye test and styling appointments for now. Really the aim now is to encourage our dear clients and their loved ones to stay indoors and stay safe and healthy. Our door may be shut for a few weeks, but we are still...
Are you worried about your child’s reading and learning progress at school? Is your child a reluctant reader? Do they have a low attention span when it comes to reading? Do they appear to fidget; or screw up one or both eyes when reading? ...
In business it is a constant challenge focussing on improving your processes and systems, ultimately to ensure customers are delighted with their experience when they visit Eyewise Opticians. Occasionally we do get things wrong, and I am only too grateful for feedback from disgruntled clients who are, after...
20/20 is the standard of vision that is considered normal. If you can read the line on the eye test chart, then you have normal vision. But it means more than “normal” in the mind of the person having an eye test. Men, in particular, see...
A common complaint at this time of the year is that of sore, tired, eyes. Eyes that are often watery. Eyes that feel like something is in them- a somewhat gritty feeling as if there is sand in your eyes. In some cases, there might...