Our eyes are the “windows” to our soul, so we need tears to wash them every now and again! As far as I know no other animal or mammal can cry, only humans. When we cry our body goes through chemical changes. There is three different types of tears: 1) Basal tears: These tears keep [...]

Christmas is only 4 weeks away!!! Most of you have already started your shopping but we have a few suggestions for your shopping list that will definitely go down a treat. Vouchers – you just can’t go wrong, they start at €20 and go up to €1000 Glasses – We have glasses for every shape [...]

It has been a question that has been asked many times “When were glasses first invented and by who?”. There is no clear answer but the first pair of glasses were thought to have been made in Pisa in northern Italy at the end of the 13th century. However the use of lenses for reading [...]

Then worry no more. We have the perfect solution for you. Visit uvawareness.com they provide a hourly UV Index forecast for today and the next three days so you’ll know precisely the UV Index levels at any time, helping you to maximize your sun protection by minimizing UV exposure. Melanoma of the eye is rapidly [...]

Yes you did read correctly, Oprah Winfrey does recommend to buy your glasses online as part of her “25 ways to say money” article on Oprah.com. She does mention that “You may not find designer frames online” but obviously she has not seen ClaimTheFrame.com as we have a massive selection of both our own brands [...]

So what’s new in the world of eyes, well nothings new but something old, in fact ancient is now getting a second wind, namely Iridology. A bit of a mouthful I hear you say! Iridology is the study, analysis and examination of the iris (that’s the coloured part of your eye). The human iris provides [...]

So many people that have to wear specs have not tried contact lenses for one reason or another. I know some of you have a huge fear of putting anything near your eye let alone putting a contact lens into it but wearing contact lenses does have massive pros:

If you are a glasses wearer then one of your pet hates might be choosing new specs? Well this does not have to be the case, if you follow these five simple rules you really can’t got wrong! Check the size on the inside or bridge of your current frames! It will be written something [...]

There is so many myths about glasses and vision that I feel I need to set a few things straight for you! “If I wear my glasses my eyes will get used to them and I’ll have to wear them all the time.” This is sooooo not true. If you have a prescription for your [...]

When we leave the house us girls tend to have everything but the kitchen sink in our handbags, of course some items are essential and some others not so essential! When we go on holidays, amongst the 40 pairs of shoes and 20 dresses, should be your back up pair of glasses! I would safely [...]