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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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Putting Health and Wellbeing at the Heart of Manor Walk, Market Harborough

Manor Walk

In our blogs, we often talk about ourselves – what we’ve been up to, the new frames we’ve just had delivered, or the latest equipment we’ve purchased to enhance the customer experience at Respectacle Company. But this time, I wanted to shine a light on Manor Walk. As well as being our home and a wonderful place to work, Manor Walk is also home to a diverse range of interesting, independent businesses, tucked away in a lovely little shopping precinct, just a short stroll from the centre of Market Harborough.

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Discover Copenhagen: Ørgreen Eyewear, Food and Architecture

As the UK experienced another hot weekend, Chris was lucky enough to be invited by Ørgreen Optics, along with a selection of representatives from independent opticians across Europe, to escape to the slightly cooler climate of Copenhagen in Denmark.

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Choosing between contact lenses and glasses – what’s right for you?

Contact Lense

Being a spectacle wearer can be tricky sometimes – especially during the summer months or when you go away on holiday. It can be difficult to prepare for every situation. Personally, I like to plan ahead, particularly when I’m travelling abroad, by carrying several different types of eyewear, just in case.

I simply can’t function without my glasses. If disaster struck and I broke my glasses or lost them, I would be in serious trouble. I wouldn’t be able to drive, read public transport information, or navigate unfamiliar places. Which is why I never go on holiday without a spare pair.

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