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Lockdown restrictions begin to ease.

Lockdown restrictions begin to ease.

The College of Optometrists has announced that from today, Monday, 15 June, optometrists across England can expand their services beyond urgent and essential care. Optometrist practices will be able to provide patient care depending on their needs and symptoms, while...

Contact Lenses by direct debit

Contact Lenses by direct debit

To all our contact lens wearers who pay by direct debit. We should still be able to supply you with your contact lenses during this crisis. I spoke to our main supplier yesterday (27th March 20) and they are remaining open during this time. When your lenses arrive...

Covid-19 Update from the College of Optometrists

Covid-19 Update from the College of Optometrists

Latest advice from the College of Optometrists regarding Covid-19. As a result of the public health advice coming from the UK's governments to avoid social contact where possible, the College of Optometrists recommends that every optometrist and practice owner...

Update regarding Coronavirus.

Update regarding Coronavirus.

UPDATE: The practice remains open and will continue to be unless we are directed otherwise. We are closely monitoring and following the latest advice from the Government and Public Health England. In line with recommendations, we are asking any patient experiencing a...

Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19) NHS England has requested that all optical practices distribute the following alert to their patients and the public via booking systems and patient facing media. It is based on latest advice from Public Health England. Please do not book an...

Recycle your contact lenses.

Recycle your contact lenses.

If you're a contact lens wearer did you know that many opticians, including us, now provide recycling facilities for your lenses and the blister and foil packaging? You can recycle all brands and it doesn't matter where you bought them...

Introducing Lulu Guinness

From the designer handbag and accessories fashion brand Lulu Guinness, International Eyewear brings you the eagerly anticipated Lulu Guinness eyewear collection. Designed with creative flair and sophistication look out for the signature red lips inlaid in the temple,...

Calvin Klein Frames

Calvin Klein Frames

CALVIN KLEIN frames, the original American fashion house is distributed in over 110 countries with 20,000 points of sale. CALVIN KLEIN is a broad access commercial line offering fashionable frames in classic silhouettes and distinctive colour palettes. There is a...

University pioneers corneal bioprinting

University pioneers corneal bioprinting

The first human corneas have been printed in 3D by scientists at Newcastle University, in a technique that could be used in future to ensure an unlimited supply. Researchers mixed used stem cells from a healthy donor corneal with alginate and collagen to create a...

Research could end injections for Wet Macular Degeneration

Research could end injections for Wet Macular Degeneration

Fight for Sight has confirmed that it will fund a research project that it believes could end the need for eye injections for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The charity announced the funding at the start of Macular Week, which runs from 25th...

Elle Brand Collection

Elle Brand Collection

With 45 editions in the world and 21 million readers worldwide, ELLE magazine is the go-to reference in fashion and trends. ELLE is a brand that doesn’t take itself too seriously, enjoys making fashion accessible, and looks to enhance every aspect of women’s daily...