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FEB31st Wooden Eyewear: Born in Bergamo, Available at Respectacle

Feb31st Eyewear

We’ve always had a soft spot for eyewear that goes beyond the ordinary and stands out from the crowd. And if it’s sustainable and customisable, we’re drawn to it even more. Italian eyewear brand FEB31st fits that description perfectly. Crafted with personality, eco-conscious materials, and timeless Italian craftsmanship, FEB31st redefines what it means to wear glasses, combining style, innovation, and sustainability in every frame.

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Not All Lenses Are Created Equal: What Every Patient Should Know

Seiko Lenses

At Respectacle Company, we have long and in-depth conversations about lenses and the various types available to our customers, their functions, and the different qualities that can be found within the optical marketplace. It’s a vast and complex subject. One that requires a great deal of knowledge and awareness about the different lens types and the quality available.

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Men’s Eyewear in Market Harborough: Hand-Picked by Respectacle Company Opticians

Mens Eyewear

At Respectacle Company, we’re always shouting about the new eyewear that’s just landed and how excited we are about the latest shapes and colours. But most of the time it’s all about the lovely colourful ladies’ eyewear we stock. So, we thought showcasing some of our more masculine frames was long overdue.

These days, the distinction between men’s and women’s eyewear frames is less pronounced because many styles are interchangeable. However, there are still some independent eyewear brands that offer frames that are more traditionally masculine in terms of shape, size, and colour.

Here at our independent opticians in Market Harborough, we don’t tend to follow fashion trends –  they come and go quite quickly. One season, it’s all about heavy, square, black acetate frames, and a few months later, lightweight, thin, oversized metal frames are in style.

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Signs it’s time to visit your Optometrist for an eye test

Eye Test

We have an extensive database of regular clients at Respectacle Company who understand the importance of regular eye examinations. Still, we also have some customers registered with us who haven’t had their eyes tested in forever – probably because they feel their vision is fine.

A lot of people only book an appointment for a check-up when they start to experience problems with their vision. However, an eye examination is so much more than just checking whether you can read the small print on a package in the supermarket.

So, how can you tell if it’s time for an eye test – what are the signs and how often should you have an eye examination?

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