Eye Care Blog

Published on February 21, 2020 by

When it comes to choosing glasses, there are a lot of different things to think about and we aren’t just talking about which style and color frames will best suit your face shape and personal style. The lenses themselves have several different variations, including the materials used to create them and the coatings that can cover them. One of the options that you may be given is to give your lenses an anti-glare coating, which is also sometimes known as AR or anti-reflective coating. Some people may think of these additional extras as unnecessary, but there are a variety of reasons why you should seriously consider getting anti-glare lenses. ... Read more ​​​​​​​

Published on January 30, 2020 by Super Optical Express

Modern glasses come in many different forms and there are lots of different options available to ensure that your new frames and lenses will suit your requirements. One of the things that you will almost certainly be offered is something known as anti-glare lenses. What are they and how can they help you? Here’s everything you need to know about this popular lens option. ... Read more ​​​​​​​

Published on December 18, 2019 by Super Optical Express

Contact lenses remain one of the most popular vision correction solutions for patients who suffer from refractive eye conditions like near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism. These conditions occur because the light that enters the eye isn’t refracted onto the retina properly, causing the image that is sent from the eye to the brain to be scrambled and our vision blurred. These refractive eye errors can occur at any age. However, as we get older there is another issue to address – presbyopia. Presbyopia is a condition that is characterized by the age-related degeneration of vision caused by the lens of the eye becoming thicker, harder and less flexible. Presbyopia makes it difficult for the sufferer to focus on objects that are close to their eyes, but they can still see those that are further away fairly clearly.... Read more ​​​​​​​

Published on November 25, 2019 by Super Optical Express

Here’s what you need to know about the process of comprehensive eye exams. It is important to note that this can vary a little between different eyecare providers and will be based on your individual needs. The following evaluations are some of the most common.... Read more ​​​​​​​

Published on March 29, 2019 by Super Optical Express

Leading optometry experts are continuing to work tirelessly to find new and improved ways of diagnosing and treating a variety of different ocular conditions. It is thanks to these efforts that more visual health problems are being successfully managed or treated than ever before. ... Read more ​​​​​​​

Published on January 28, 2019 by Super Optical Express

It is very easy to take our eyesight for granted, yet it is the sense that we rely on the most. Unfortunately, most of us will find that our vision will deteriorate with age and even if we once had perfect eyesight, we will almost certainly need to use something to help us see clearly as we get older. According to the Vision Council of America, approximately 75% of adults wear some form of vision correction.... Read more ​​​​​​​

Published on December 17, 2018 by Super Optical Express

Anti-reflective coating, also sometimes referred to as AR or anti-glare coating, is a type of glaze that can be applied to the lenses of your prescription glasses. It is normally an ‘optional extra’ meaning that it involves additional cost. The choice of whether you go for it or not is normally given to you at the time of ordering your new glasses. Many people think that extras such as AR coating are an unnecessary expense and fail to see why it is important to choose lenses with AR coating, particularly in certain circumstances.... Read more ​​​​​​​

Published on November 30, 2018 by Super Optical Express

Many people think that these options are simply their optician’s way of trying to ‘upsell’ and charge more, but the reality is that most, including anti-glare, provide patients with a variety of benefits. Here is what you need to know about anti-glare versus normal lenses, so that you can make an informed decision as to which is right for you. ... Read more ​​​​​​​

Published on October 31, 2018 by Super Optical Express

While all of our senses are important, there is little doubt that our eyesight is the one that we rely on the most. In fact, 80% of what we perceive comes to us through what we see with our own eyes. For this reason alone, keeping our eyes as healthy as possible should be a significant priority when it comes to our own self-care. ... Read more ​​​​​​​

Published on September 28, 2018 by Super Optical Express

Our eyes are an extremely important part of our body, enabling us to see the world around us. Our eyesight is arguably the sense that we rely on the most, yet it is something that many of us take for granted. We tend to believe that if we can see clearly enough to perform our usual day to day tasks and activities, there is no reason to visit our eye doctor. Nevertheless, regular eye exams should form an important part of your preventative care and you should ensure that you attend appointments as recommended by your optician.... Read more ​​​​​​​