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𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄?Whether you're becoming a vampire, witch, zombie or something considerably ...
30/10/2026

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄?
Whether you're becoming a vampire, witch, zombie or something considerably more terrifying, there's one part of your costume that deserves some extra care… your eyes. 👁️
Decorative or coloured contact lenses might look like a quick way to transform a costume, but contact lenses sit directly on the eye and need to be treated seriously.

Poorly fitting, inappropriate or incorrectly used lenses can cause eye problems.
If you're considering contact lenses for cosmetic purposes, get appropriate professional advice rather than treating them like an ordinary fashion accessory.

And remember:
👁️ Don't share contact lenses with anyone else
🧼 Follow proper hygiene and handling advice
💧 Never use water to clean or store contact lenses
⚠️ If a lens causes pain, redness or significant discomfort, remove it and seek appropriate advice

A great Halloween costume should be memorable for the RIGHT reasons! 🎃👻
What's your best-ever Halloween costume?

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀?Headaches can have m...
29/10/2026

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀?
Headaches can have many different causes, so experiencing one certainly doesn't automatically mean there's something wrong with your eyes.
However, visual problems can sometimes contribute to headaches or visual discomfort – particularly during prolonged or demanding visual tasks.

You may also notice:
💻 Tired eyes after screen use
📖 Difficulty maintaining focus when reading
👀 Squinting
🔄 Trouble changing focus between near and far
👓 Feeling that your current glasses aren't quite right anymore

If headaches are new, severe, persistent or worrying, appropriate medical advice is important.
But if you regularly notice headaches associated with visual tasks, it's also worth mentioning them to your optometrist.

Your eye examination isn't simply about reading letters from a chart – tell your optometrist about the symptoms you're experiencing too.
Your symptoms can provide useful clues. 💙

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴… 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲? 😄F𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗮...
28/10/2026

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴… 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲? 😄
F𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹.

For others, they're an accessory every bit as important as shoes, jewellery or a favourite watch.

You might prefer:
⬛ Something smart and understated for work
🎨 A colourful pair for weekends
✨ Something elegant for going out
😎 Prescription sunglasses for outdoors
👓 A completely different style just because you fancied a change!

Frames can change the way we look and, perhaps more importantly, the way we feel when we're wearing them.
That's one of the pleasures of choosing eyewear with an independent optician – having the time and advice to explore different shapes, colours and styles rather than automatically reaching for something similar to your old pair.
So tell us…

How many pairs of glasses do you currently own? 👇
And yes, the pair hidden in the kitchen drawer still counts! 😂

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿!T𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲...
25/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿!
T𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴… 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗴!

The change also means we'll increasingly be driving, walking and commuting in lower light.
If you've noticed that seeing clearly at dusk or at night isn't as comfortable as it used to be, don't simply assume that's something everyone experiences.

You might notice:
🚗 More difficulty seeing road signs
💡 Increased discomfort from headlights
🌙 Less confidence in poorly lit areas
👀 Difficulty adjusting between bright and dark environments

Keeping your glasses and windscreen clean can help minimise unnecessary glare, but persistent changes in your vision are worth discussing with your optometrist.
And now for the important question…
Did you enjoy the extra hour in bed, or were you awake at exactly the same time anyway? 😴👇

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿? 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆!Sunglasses aren't only for beaches, barbecues and summer holidays.Autumn sunshine can ...
24/10/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿? 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆!
Sunglasses aren't only for beaches, barbecues and summer holidays.
Autumn sunshine can sit lower in the sky, and that low sun can be particularly uncomfortable when you're driving or spending time outdoors.

Good-quality sunglasses can help reduce brightness and glare, while appropriate UV protection helps protect your eyes from ultraviolet radiation.

A few things worth remembering:
😎 Dark lenses don't automatically mean good UV protection
🚗 Never use sunglasses when driving in conditions where they make visibility inadequate
☀️ UV protection matters throughout the year, not only during summer
👓 Prescription sunglasses may be an option if you need vision correction outdoors

So if your sunglasses have already been packed away until next summer, perhaps they deserve another outing!
Do you wear sunglasses all year round or only in summer? 👇

𝗪𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻…Someone picks up a menu.Moves it slightly further away.Then a little further…Then stretches the...
23/10/2026

𝗪𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻…
Someone picks up a menu.
Moves it slightly further away.
Then a little further…
Then stretches their arm almost to maximum length and says:
“Why do restaurants print everything so SMALL?” 😂

If this sounds familiar, it could be related to presbyopia – the normal age-related change that makes focusing on close objects more difficult.

It commonly becomes noticeable from our 40s onwards and can affect things like:
📱 Reading your phone
📖 Books and newspapers
🏷️ Small print on labels
🍽️ Restaurant menus
💻 Close computer work

Holding things further away might work for a while… until eventually your arms simply aren't long enough!
The good news is there are various spectacle and contact lens options that may help, depending on your individual needs.

So be honest…
Have you started doing the “menu stretch” yet? 😄👇

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄?S𝗶𝘅 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀?A 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿?T𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?Or are we entering...
22/10/2026

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄?
S𝗶𝘅 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀?
A 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿?
T𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?

Or are we entering the territory of “I've honestly got no idea”? 😂
There's no automatic expiry date on a pair of spectacles. If your prescription is still appropriate, the frames fit properly and the lenses remain in good condition, they may continue serving you well.

But glasses do have a busy life.
They get taken on and off, put into bags, left on bedside tables, exposed to heat, cleaned hundreds of times and occasionally dropped somewhere they definitely shouldn't have been!

Over time, lenses can become scratched, coatings can deteriorate and frames can become loose or poorly aligned.
More importantly, your vision and eye health can change even if your glasses still look perfectly fine.

So today's challenge is simple:
Take a proper look at your glasses. How are they holding up? 👀
And then tell us – how old is your current favourite pair?

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿?It might seem strange that eyes can water when they're ...
21/10/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿?
It might seem strange that eyes can water when they're actually feeling irritated or dry, but cold air and wind can affect the tear film that helps keep the surface of our eyes comfortable.

When the eyes become irritated, they may respond by producing extra watery tears – which is why a chilly autumn walk can sometimes leave you looking as though you've been watching a very emotional film! 😢🍂

Other things can cause watery eyes too, including allergies, eyelid problems and issues affecting the drainage of tears.

A few simple things may help outdoors:
🕶️ Glasses or sunglasses can provide some protection from wind
💨 Avoid directing car heaters or fans straight towards your face
👀 If your eyes are persistently watery, sore, red or uncomfortable, ask your optometrist for advice

So tell us – are you someone whose eyes start streaming the moment a cold wind appears? 👇

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁…Relax your face and look at something in the distance.Were you squinting before you consciously stopped...
20/10/2026

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁…
Relax your face and look at something in the distance.
Were you squinting before you consciously stopped?

Squinting can temporarily make some blurred images appear a little clearer because narrowing the opening through which light enters the eye can reduce some of the blur.
That's why someone who needs a change to their spectacle prescription may find themselves squinting at road signs, television subtitles or distant detail without even realising they're doing it.

Occasional squinting in bright sunshine is one thing 😎 – but if you're regularly narrowing your eyes simply to see clearly, it's worth asking why.

Other clues that your vision may deserve checking include:
👓 Difficulty seeing distant detail
📖 Moving reading material around to find a clearer position
🤕 Headaches associated with visual tasks
👀 Tired or uncomfortable eyes

Don't settle for “almost clear” when your vision could potentially be more comfortable.
Do you ever catch yourself squinting at the television? 📺

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸.Crisp air, colourful leaves, changing landscapes… and perhaps a muddy dog...
17/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸.

Crisp air, colourful leaves, changing landscapes… and perhaps a muddy dog determined to jump into every puddle! 🐕😂

Spending time outdoors is good for our general wellbeing, and for children in particular, regular time outdoors is also associated with a lower risk of developing myopia (short-sightedness).

That doesn't mean outdoor time guarantees a child won't become short-sighted – genetics and other factors matter too – but encouraging children to enjoy regular outdoor activity is a positive habit.

So if the weather behaves this weekend, why not get outside and enjoy autumn?
🍁 Country walk
🌳 Local park
🐕 Dog walk
⚽ Outdoor sport
🚲 Bike ride
What's your favourite way to spend time outdoors?

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12A Tottenham Street, Fitzrovia
London
W1T4RE

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6:30pm

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