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Your eyesight and driving rules

Whether you have been driving for many years or are just starting out on the journey, the rules which may affect you are regularly updated. These rules and requirements relate to vehicles and awareness of your surroundings. But these requirements can also apply to your vision and eyesight. Something a lot of motorists seem to overlook.

Opticians and the NHS recommend all drivers have a regular eye examination at least every two years. Whether prescription eyewear is required or not. GOV.UK guidelines also recommend having your eyes tested regularly. And in the interests of safety, accident, and recovery groups – such as the AA and the RAC – also advise motorists to maintain regular eye checks.

As this is a recommendation, drivers don’t have to provide evidence of having regular eye health check-ups. But they could be held liable if they’re in an accident, and it’s thought that poor eye health was a contributing factor.

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What we offer our customers as an independent opticians

There are many different styles of optical stores throughout the UK: from high street chains and franchises to partnerships and independents. And they all work in slightly different ways.

Many of these businesses are connected or tied to specific buying and procedural pathways to ensure the corporate identity of these organisations remains constant across all stores. Their employees must follow head office protocol and guidance to purchase specific products within their buying groups. Doing so limits the range of products and services they can offer their customers.

As we are a completely independent business, we have the flexibility of offering products and services from the entire optical industry. However, as small independent opticians, unfortunately, we do not have the buying power these large companies have. So, we are unable to compete on a financial basis. What we can provide – and we think we do it well – is a highly skilled and professional customer care package.
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Why we should be wearing sunglasses more often

Sun Glasses

Since France re-opened their borders to British tourists, there’s been a sudden surge in ski holiday bookings. Many holidaymakers have been making a mad dash for the slopes to enjoy the winter activities on offer at the country’s popular ski resorts. British tourists make up a large chunk of French ski resort visitors. But due to Covid and travel restrictions, people haven’t been able to ski or snowboard for quite some time.

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Be cautious when buying online contact lenses

Contact Lenses Online

With Halloween just around the corner and the opportunity to buy many different devilish designed contact lenses over the internet, we advise everyone to be careful when purchasing these products. Many online sellers are not regulated as we are when supplying contact lenses.

Contact lenses are a medical device and require a valid prescription. But with some cosmetic contact lenses, a prescription isn’t required. Online companies do not always have to follow the same guidelines and regulations we do. So you won’t know if the lenses are stored correctly, which could lead to issues with your eyes, including eye infections.

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