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Feeling Good in Glasses

24/09/24

This is a photo that I took, purely because I love these glasses and this shirt. Wearing them makes me feel good. It also makes me think about all the time I spent not wearing things that that made me feel good.

KARAVAN eyewear has arrived!

06/07/24

KARAVAN eyewear has arrived at Village Optician! We are the first UK stockist of this amazing range of French eyewear. You've probably never heard of KARAVAN so let me tell you a little about them; KARAVAN is a French eyewear brand, which emerged in the early 1970s with a bold vision - freedom.

Hinges!

17/04/24

Hinges on a spectacle frame can tell you a lot about the quality of the frame itself. I know? Would you believe it?

Time Flies When You're Having Fun!

27/03/24

Where does the time go? I can't believe we've had our annual trip down to London to choose new frames to bring back up to our lovely clients. That means the last year has flown over!

What are Cataracts?

31/01/24

You may have just been told you have cataracts, but what are they? There is a very common misconception that a cataract is a growth across the front of the eye - like a skin that can be peeled off. That's not a cataract at all.

Some practical advice for 2024!

09/01/24

So, here it is another new year... When so many of us are thinking about setting a resolution, whether it's personal or professional the beginning of a new year is a time to reflect and try to change something in our lives. Unfortunately many people have had poor or bad eyewear experiences in the past. They don't like the process of buying, or wearing new glasses.

Shoes v glasses. How many pairs do you have?

27/11/23

A couple of questions for you to consider - How many pairs of shoes do you have? And how many pairs of glasses do you have? Got your answer? OK.....

My 3 Favourite Varifocals

28/10/23

Ok, I admit it, I do have favourite lenses. It might sound a bit strange to anyone who doesn't work in optics but you'll find that most good opticians have their favourites*. These are the lenses that I wear myself (that I will happily pay for), so I know I can recommend them to my clients knowing how good they are.

New Season Morel

23/09/23

We love it when new eyewear arrives! The new season of Morel is exceptional. The styling, colours, shapes and sizes are all just right.