Sunglasses are more than a summer accessory. The right lenses protect your eyes, improve comfort, and make outdoor vision clearer all year round. While style is often the first thing people look for, lens technology can make the biggest difference, especially when driving, travelling, or spending time near water. Polarised sunglasses go beyond…
If you’ve noticed it’s getting harder to read text messages or menus without holding them at arm’s length, you’re not alone. Reaching your 40s often brings changes to your vision, making close-up tasks tricky whilst you still need clear distance vision. Varifocal glasses offer a seamless solution, letting you see…
Choosing the right pair of glasses is about so much more than just seeing clearly. For many of us, styling glasses is an art form—a chance to express personality, enhance natural features, and feel genuinely confident in what we’re wearing every single day. At Bainbridge Bespoke Opticians, we believe your…
Ortho-K, short for Orthokeratology, is a non-surgical vision correction treatment that uses specially designed hard contact lenses to gently reshape the cornea while you sleep. By wearing these lenses overnight, you can wake up to clear, vision without glasses throughout the day. It is an ideal solution for those who…
We’ve probably all been guilty of blindly following fashion at some point in our lives. From Bell Bottoms, Shell Suits and shoulder pads to mullets, perms and Crocs, there’s plenty of fashion faux pas we may want to forget! As fun as it all was, I think as you grow…
When the Managing Director of ‘Colour Me Beautiful’ told me that I have a round face, I was initially thrown into a pool of self-conscious vulnerability. It took me a minute to realise that Cliff was merely stating a fact and that me having a round face is no different…
What is Colour Analysis? Scientists have reported that the human eye may be able to distinguish about 10 million different colour variations. I would be happy if I could find just a handful of colours that suit me, but where do I begin? The Munsell colour system uses the properties…
By Steve I grew up in and around Opticians and glasses. As such I’ve heard a lot of feedback from clients about the good, bad and ugly of anti-reflection coatings. These coatings have changed a lot over the last 25 years. In this blog I’m going to tell you everything…
by Steve When we get to the times of the year when the sunshine graces us with its presence, many of us will flock outside to enjoy its rays. BBQ’s, sandcastles and seaside, ice cream, time in the garden, time in a pub garden and many other things are what…
by Ella Varifocals are quite honestly a minefield to understand. When they work they’re mind-blowing, but when they don’t you’ll end up exploding with frustration. In my 7 years of experience as a qualified Dispensing Optician, the main reasons why some people don’t get on with varifocals are:- Unsuitable lens…
1. How Long Is the Eye Exam? The average eye examination appointment in the UK is 20 minutes in length. Although this is enough time for an Optometrist to examine your eyes clinically, it leaves very little time for discussion and personalisation to your individual requirements. At Bainbridge Bespoke Opticians…
I’ve always considered the cost of glasses quite complicated, and I’ve been in and around the industry my whole life. How can one pair cost £10 and another £1000+!? I’m going to run through the factors that make all the difference, to try and give an unbiased description of what…
1. How Long Is the Eye Exam? The average eye examination appointment in the UK is 20 minutes in length. Although this is enough time for an Optometrist to examine your eyes clinically, it leaves very little time for discussion and personalisation to your individual requirements. At Bainbridge Bespoke Opticians […]
I’ve always considered the cost of glasses quite complicated, and I’ve been in and around the industry my whole life. How can one pair cost £10 and another £1000+!? I’m going to run through the factors that make all the difference, to try and give an unbiased description of what […]
All varifocals are not created equal. I regularly have people tell me that “my friend doesn’t get on with varifocals” or “I tried them in the past and they didn’t work for me”. But what if I told you that not every varifocal was the same and they certainly aren’t […]
Video transcript Hi everyone. So, now we are all wearing masks awful lot more, I thought I’d share with you a couple of things that we’ve been doing to make the new steaming-up problem a thing of the past. So, the first thing I’m going to do it show you […]
Video transcript Please remember, any time you have problems with your eyes or eyesight, get in contact with us. A twitchy eyelid can be very frustrating but impacts almost everyone at some point in their lives. Twitch eyelids can happen for a few reasons, the main ones are: 1. Tiredness […]
Video transcript Please remember, any time you have problems with your eyes or eyesight, get in contact with us. Floaters in the eyes are a common thing and many people notice them from childhood, but what should you do if they change? They are often formed from deposits in the […]
Video transcript Please remember, any time you have problems with your eyes or eyesight, get in contact with us. Dry eye is an incredibly common problem and ranges from mild irritation to a gritty burning feeling most of the time. Even having watery eyes can be an […]
Cars are pretty big, so are people. It’s not that difficult to point out a car across the road for most people, even without their glasses on. Then why all the fuss? We all know that seeing other cars coming is important, as is seeing signs and knowing where you […]
Most glasses are manufactured for the average person There is a mass market for spectacles. Around 70% of people need some form of optical correction, be it glasses or contact lenses and 100% of people over the age of 45 would benefit from some form of spectacle correction (whether they […]
