When the sun is out many of us will naturally grab our hat, shades and suncream to enjoy the bright days of summer.
But when the sun causes glare which dazzles and strains your vision, say if you are driving, playing sport or relaxing by the pool, it is less appealing and can be dangerous too if you are at the wheel of a car.
Style icon Audrey Hepburn has put others in the shade by topping a poll of greatest sunglasses wearers of all time.
Enduring greats Elvis Presley, John Lennon and Marilyn Monroe were also named among the best wearers of shades in new research.
A loyal customer of more than 50 years was chosen to officially launch the new branch of a North Finchley opticians.
The festival season is here when thousands of music lovers head to Glastonbury and other iconic venues to experience great music and memories.
With the unpredictable British summer you’ll need to be prepared for all weathers of course by packing sunscreen and wellies.
The eyes have it when it comes to detecting certain health issues, including the early signs of diabetes.
The importance of regular sight tests comes into focus in Diabetes Week (11-17 June) for diabetes can cause blindness. It also claims the lives of 65 people in the UK every day which is why raising awareness is so important.
Polish those lenses for an extra sparkle and celebrate National Eyewear Day today.
It’s a chance to sport those frames with pride and mark changing attitudes to the joy of specs.
Gone are the days when they were regarded as uncool or carried a stigma. Glasses now do not simply correct our sight, they are also a statement of style and a reflection of our personality.
Socialising and dining out with friends and family should be fun and add to our sense of well being, but sadly that’s not always the case for those with hearing loss.
A trip to her local opticians for an eye test proved a winner for a Birmingham girl who became a match day team mascot at Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
It’s exciting to hear about a new gene therapy technique which restored hearing in profoundly deaf mice as it offers hope of a cure for hereditary hearing loss in people.
A Doncaster opticians is hosting a coffee and cake event with advice from a dementia support worker on Wednesday 17 May.