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Transitioning into Spring with Transitions® lenses
Are you looking forward to the sunshine of spring? Are you all set to protect your eyes from the more intense sunshine and higher levels of damaging UV radiation? If you often dash from indoors to outdoors, swapping out your prescription glasses for your sunglasses can be a hassle. That’s where photochromic lenses can make…
How important is a child’s eye test?
The short answer: incredibly important. But let’s qualify that. One in 5 school-aged children has an undetected problem with their vision, according to the UK charity The Eyecare Trust. Given that up to 80% of a child’s learning is through their visual experience of the world, you can see just how detrimental a vision problem…
Have Yourself a Very Tiffany Christmas
“Beautiful design makes a beautiful life” or so said Mr Tiffany of the eponymous Tiffany & Co. It makes for a beautiful Christmas too when you choose Tiffany & Co glasses at Karen Castle Opticians! Tiffany & Co epitomise elegance and style and that’s just what you’ll get with their eyewear range. So, how did it all begin?…
Alzheimer’s and eyes — what’s the connection?
In the next 5 years, a million people in the UK will have dementia and the large majority will have Alzheimer’s disease. You may have heard about the consequences of Alzheimer’s: confusion, memory loss and disorientation, to name a few. But what has this got to do with vision? As part of World Alzheimer’s Month,…
Ronit Furst frames — have you got yours?
If you’ve watched Bake Off, you’ll have seen Prue Leith’s beautiful, colourful glasses. Many of her choices are from a range of eyewear from the ever so hip and cool Ronit Furst. This collection of more than 70 frames champions funky hues, pop accents and standout looks, and we’re proud to carry this range at…
How Do Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes From The Sun?
Wearing a pair of sunglasses is a great way to look stylish and summer-ready. But wearing a pair of sunglasses with 100% UV protection will do more than make you look good, they will protect your eyes from damaging UV radiation so you can enjoy healthier vision for longer. UV radiation: all you need to…
The OCT: A Vision Saving Eye Scan
Keeping in good health takes effort and while most of the responsibility is on your shoulders, sometimes you need the professionals to step in. Dental check-ups, GP visits and eye tests all play their part. But did you know that when it comes to your eye health, an advanced eye test is the best way…
