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You’ve just completed your annual eye test, your prescription has changed, and you need some new glasses – but what do you do with your old pair? Unfortunately, your frames can’t be recycled by putting them in your household recycling bin. Largely made from both metal and plastic, it’s difficult for these materials to be separated. This, unfortunately, rules out the possibility of recycling. Don’t fret, however, as there are several other alternatives for what to do with your old glasses. Shop Glasses Shop Sunglasses Give Your Old Glasses to Charity Donating your frames to charity is an excellent way of getting rid of an old pair while doing a good deed. There’s a multitude of charities out there that will happily take them, redistributing the glasses to those in need... Marie Curie has joined forces with The Lions Club to help recycle and raise money for those in need... Keep Them for Fancy Dress We’ve all done it - Halloween is looming, you’ve forgotten to get a costume ready, and it’s

WHAT ARE CONTACT LENSES – Contact lenses are thin, curved lenses placed on the film of tears that covers the surface of your eye. Although the contact lens is naturally clear, they are often given a slight tint of colour to make them easier for people to handle. Contact lenses can either be hard or soft. Most people opt for softer disposable lenses now. CONTACT LENS WASTE – The number of people wearing contact lenses across the world is increasing. With this increase in users, contact lens disposal is becoming more of an issue. American researches have now advised users to stop washing contact lenses down their drains and begin recycling them. Most contact lens wearers choose to use disposable lenses that after their short lives of up to 30 days, are swiftly thrown away or flushed down a drain. Regardless of whether you choose 30-day disposable lenses or two year hard lenses eventually, these lenses will have to be disposed of. The first choice for most is down the toilet or sink. Researches

Caring for your glasses is crucial in ensuring that they stay in the best condition for the longest possible time. Here are some tips on how to care for your glasses. CLEAN THEM REGULARLY - The easiest way for your glasses to become damaged is leaving them vulnerable to dirt and grime, allowing it to build up over time. Cleaning them regularly is a good way to prevent this, this should be done at least twice a week, if not more often. The best way to clean your glasses is using our alcohol-free lense spray which we can supply with your order, however, should you lose this, don’t fear, there are alternatives. A good way to properly clean glasses, without cleaning spray, is to rinse your glasses under some lukewarm water and apply a small amount of dishwashing liquid. Rub gently on both lenses, ensure you don’t miss anywhere and then move on to the frame, focussing on the areas around the nose and ears, as these tend to become the dirtiest. GET A CASE & USE IT -  The best way to protect

Exercise and glasses aren’t a good combination and those with glasses can often be deterred from playing sports, especially those involving contact, such as football and basketball. But with glasses specially designed for sports, there’s a chance for glasses wearers to finally get involved without having to worry about busting, bending or breaking their beloved frames. Introducing Sports Glasses. As their popularity rises and technology improves, style in the world of sports glasses is becoming increasingly ubiquitous and ever-present. Sports glasses are becoming more robust and are able to withstand much more than their everyday alternatives, making them the ideal choice for those with a more active lifestyle. Sports glasses are becoming more popular in activities such as running, cycling and tennis. With the first two leading the way in popularity. Here are some suggestions that might help you improve your time, conquer that hill or hit that ace. Click the image to view that frame. PELOTON

Picking the ideal glasses for your profession can be tricky, here’s some information that should make the choice a little easier. OFFICE-BASED PROFESSIONALS – Those of us that work in an office have to face many factors that can put a great deal of strain on our eyes.Staring at a computer monitor for extended periods of time can lead to eye strain so it is a good idea to take breaks and rest your eyes as often as you can.On top of this, most glasses now come with the option of adding an ‘anti-reflective’ or AR coating, used to reduce/eliminate glare from the screen and your lenses which can lead to eye strain. Another feature that could prove useful is ‘Blue light control’. Protective lenses with a special coating designed to reflect and minimise high-energy blue light penetration are an option.  Thanks to blue light filter coatings, the harmful portion of the blue light is cut while allowing the good portion of blue light to pass through. Blue light control lenses allow the safe

SPORTS GLASSES- Exercise and glasses aren’t always a great combination and for those of us with glasses, we can often feel a little bit hard done by. Glasses can fall off during sport, be bent, snapped or completely broken. This means sports such as football and tennis may become a thing of the past. Don’t hang your boots up just yet as there is a solution. There are sports glasses available for a range of sports including, Squash, Golf, Running and Cycling. Sports glasses are becoming more and more popular as their style, and look improves and the need for more robust glasses increases. The strong frames and sleek design make sports glasses ideal for those looking for a more versatile and sturdy version of their current eyewear. Sports glasses can be particularly beneficial for those with high powered prescriptions as the lens is kept at a constant and consistent angle. SQUASH GLASSES- The focus for this blog will be on Squash glasses. These glasses can be split into two larger groups,

10 Life Hacks for People Who Wear Glasses Getting about life with prescription glasses can sometimes be difficult if life doesn’t play in your favour. Fear not – we have the top 10 life hacks which should help you through on a day to day basis. Use warm and diluted soapy water to clean your glasses with. Submerge for a minute or so and give them a good wipe clean. Not only does it clean the lenses, but also gives the frame a good clean too. Some frames and lenses can be intolerant to alcohol-based cleaners. Hands are more useful than you think when it comes to your vision. If you are long-sighted, create a pinhole with your hand and look into the distance (without your glasses), everything should now become clearer than without the pinhole effect. Trust us – it works! Keep your lenses in tip-top condition by popping your glasses back in their protective case when not in use – you’ll get a lot more wear out of them this way. Find that your case is a little slippy? Pop them in your pocket