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What is Ortho-K?

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…

What is your Style Personality?

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…

What are the best glasses for my face shape?

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 Colours Suit Me Best?

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…

Should I have anti-reflection coatings on my glasses?

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…

Why do we wear sunglasses?

Why do we wear sunglasses?

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…

The Problems With Varifocals

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…

The Top 8 Things You Must Know Before Choosing Your Optician

The Top 8 Things You Must Know Before Choosing Your Optician

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…

Your Glasses: Cost vs Value

Your Glasses: Cost vs Value

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…

Could your vision and comfort in your Varifocals be better?

Could your vision and comfort in your Varifocals be better?

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…

How to stop your glasses fogging

How to stop your glasses fogging

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…

Why do we get twitchy eyelids?

Why do we get twitchy eyelids?

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…

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What is Ortho-K?

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 […]

Learn more

What is your Style Personality?

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 […]

Learn more

What are the best glasses for my face shape?

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 […]

Learn more

What Colours Suit Me Best?

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 […]

Learn more

Should I have anti-reflection coatings on my glasses?

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 […]

Learn more

Why do we wear sunglasses?

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 […]

Learn more

The Problems With Varifocals

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 […]

Learn more

The Top 8 Things You Must Know Before Choosing Your Optician

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 […]

Learn more

Your Glasses: Cost vs Value

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 […]

Learn more

Could your vision and comfort in your Varifocals be better?

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 […]

Learn more