The use of coloured tints and an exciting offer from Seiko and Respectacle
In previous blogs, we have discussed the importance of protecting our eyes from the sun and the potential risks of overexposure to the sun’s rays and ultraviolet light. This overexposure can lead to various eye conditions, including macular degeneration, cataracts, and pterygium.
It can also cause premature skin ageing and wrinkles, particularly around the eyes. However, we have not yet talked about different coloured tints, the depth of tints, or graduated tints for cosmetic purposes.
The use of coloured lens tints is an exciting area. The depth of tints and the different uses of colours can significantly alter the appearance of a pair of spectacles. Coloured tints can also hide a multitude of sins and conceal imperfections, similar to using soft focus or airbrushing around the eye area.
For example, I enjoyed a few days away in the sunshine recently. During the trip, my husband wore a pair of glasses that he had owned for about three years. I had recently reglazed the lenses for him and added a subtle brown sun tint, which graduated from 25% depth of tint at the top through to 0% at the bottom. It was a very light tint, but it perfectly suited the frame. In the three years Rob’s been wearing the glasses with the old lenses, he has never had any compliments.
But during our holiday, he received numerous comments about his glasses. To the point that I was getting a bit fed up with the amount of compliments he was getting while we were travelling home on the plane and through the airports.
Caroline Abram model Jess with graduated greyish-pink lens tint
Caroline Abram model Jess with graduated greyish-pink lens tint
Our lens partner, Seiko, offers a variety of colours and different depths of tints to compliment the colours within your frames. After hearing all the compliments about Rob’s eyewear, I put some grey/pink 30% graduated tinted lenses into a charming frame from Caroline Abram. This choice complements the gold rim of Caroline Abram’s round metal frame (model Jess) and softens the dark circles and wrinkles around my eyes. I also glazed a translucent orange acetate frame from Theo with a soft brown graduated tint, which removes the starkness of clear lenses and tones so beautifully with the colours running through the frame.
The colour combos are endless, ranging from pinks and purples to greens and greys, allowing you to personalise your eyewear. Adding a light tint to your glasses is a great idea, especially for sun protection. And because we want you to experience this for yourselves, we’ve teamed up with Seiko to bring you a special offer this summer.
Over the summer months, when you buy a new pair of glasses from us, you can add a tint completely free of charge. And if you want to buy a pair of prescription sunglasses, we will add the sun tint free of charge. Should polarised be your thing, we can add this for just £20. (Please note: Sensity photochromic lenses are not part of the offer).
L.G.R model Turkana with graduated purple lens tint
L.G.R model Turkana with graduated purple lens tint
You have plenty of options at Respectacle Company. So, if you too want the pleasure of receiving a lot of compliments about your eyewear, pop into our store on Manor Walk, and we can show you the full range of tints available together with the collection of sunglasses we have in stock. They look even better when you see them in person. But be quick because you only have until the 31st of August to take advantage of this special offer!
Visit the store to learn more about this fantastic offer and Seiko’s world-leading lenses. We are open Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. Alternatively, call 01858 433577 and speak to one of the Respectacle team.
Did you know you can browse a selection of our glasses and sunglasses online? Although it’s not our full range, you can get a feel for our eyewear collections by visiting our online store here.
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