Getting Ready For Summer?

With summertime just around the corner, why not take a look at our new website as we have a fantastic range of designer sunglasses from Oakley, Ray-Ban, Gucci, Police and Tom Ford.

Coincidentally at this years 2014 Fall/Winter fashion week, models well sporting Tom Ford Sunglasses.

This years Tom Ford glasses collection presents new Vintage inspired frames for both women and men. These are extremely light and easy to wear, but still with that wow factor for turning head when worn at home or on holiday.

Why not also take a look at our new Oakley range of Sunglasses, these glasses have long been known to be the best in sports eyewear.

Oakley Sunglasses OAKLEY POLARIZED WARM UP™ (ASIAN FIT) SKU# OO9219-05 £134

 
If you are the type of person who likes to ski or cycle or an adventures type then we would recommend Oakley for your all your needs.

Feel free to check out our great range of Sunglasses on our website www.specsdirect2u.co.uk

The Benefits Of Wearing Transition Lenses

Ask anyone about transition lenses and the first thing they usually say is it's hassle free not having to carry around a separate pair of Sunglasses in addition to their everyday Glasses. Transition lens offer you freedom from this hassle. Your financial outlay is less, and you can wear the same pair of glasses all the time - Result!

Transition lenses are also known as photochromotic lenses. They contain millions and trillions of photochromotic molecules, which make it possible to adapt to changing light conditions regardless of the environment you are in. As you move from indoors to outdoors or vice versa, your glasses will automatically adapt to the change in light shades. On a bright and sunny day, they will go dark to protect you from glare and ultraviolet rays. While indoors, the lenses will be so clear that you will feel as if you’re wearing normal prescription glasses. What more would you want?

But, that is not all. Specsdirect2u recognises the great benefits attached with these lenses. 

Here are the main benefits of wearing transition lenses:

You can wear them comfortably while working on your laptop or watching TV because the darkening aspect of the lenses only responds to ultraviolet rays. Otherwise, they stay clear.

They are suitable for all ages especially, for children and elders. Both age groups have a softer and sensitive eye lens which needs the maximum protection, provided by transition lenses

People with eye problems like cataracts and diabetes can be helped. Usually these eye diseases affect night vision and transition lens will provide a better focus through increased clarity

Adaptation with the constantly changing light would protect you from squinting, eye stress and weariness.

You can even have extra active transition lenses for driving. Your vision would improve considerably.

In each of our Glasgow Optical Practices we have sample Transition lenses for you to view.  Our practice locations are Alexandra Parade, Cambuslang, Dennistoun and Tollcross. 

To further fulfill our commitment to customer needs and satisfaction, we bring the choice of having transition lenses fitted into your favourite brand and design.  The brand ranges that we sell include Ray Ban, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Boss Orange or Prada, any of the designer brands, and budget frames can be fitted with Transition lenses.  Now, you can feel proud for having a great fashion sense and health consciousness at the same time. 

Remember, it is advisable to get your eyes tested every one - two years.  To book an appointment for the free home eye test visit*, all you have to do is call 0141 554 8886 and we can tell you the availability of appointments.

*If you are Infirm and cannot leave the house, we will visit you to get your eyes tested - free of charge.

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Looking Stylish & Hot With Designer Sunglasses

Exclusive and stylish! These are the two most coveted words in the fashion industry. Fads and trends change but what does not change is our desire to be unique and stylish. Every positive compliment encourages us to stay up-to-date and adopt only the latest. Can you think of any better way to do that than staying close to the world-famous brands? They aren't just a means of staying in fashion. Brands create a fashion and just when you get used to it, they recreate it.

Looking at this year’s fashion trends, sunglasses are hot. And when we say hot, we do not just mean that sunglasses are a must-have accessory for you. You literally need to go for hot. Think big, think bright and think glowing. Look at the new sunglasses laid out by brands such as Ray Ban, Gucci, Tom Ford, Jimmy Choo and Boss. The new collections boast a sporty look for their frames, lenses and colour choices. Large, square and rectangle shaped frames are all very much in. You get maximum UV protection since they completely cover your eyes and the immediate area around it. And, they help you look prominent in crowds of people.

Bright and bold colours are next. Neon, orange, fuchsia pink, mango-yellow and ultramarine are the new trends in frame colours. Black still is in fashion but then it’s universally hot. Never goes out. Specsdirect2u offers you all the hot varieties. All that matters is how much you are willing to dare. Go bright and sunny this year with our designer frames. You do not need to think of money before hopping in. We do not believe that trends and designers are meant only for a few. We bring highly affordable and fashionable frames to set you apart from the rest.

Tints, gradients and dark shades are no longer the only choices available. You can still choose one of them since sun protection is the basic need for wearing sunglasses. Black shades are not a preference at this time. 2013 is the year of the matrix. Flashy and mirror-coated lens is everywhere and the spring collection promises to bring yet more. Add a silver polish to the outside of your lens and you are ready to mingle with the best of them. 

Remember, It is advisable to get your eyes tested every one - two years.  To book an appointment for the free home eye test visit, all you have to do is call 0141 554 8886 and we can tell you the availability of appointments. 

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Wearing the Focals

Things never stay the same. It doesn’t matter which product we think about; whether it is clothing or food, housing or socializing, trends keep on changing over time. The same rule applies to prescription glasses. Technology and human being’s strong need for all things new has resulted in many changes in this sector too. Think back to your grandmother or rather great-grandmother’s time. In her old age, she used to have 2 different pair of glasses, one for the near-sightedness and one for being able to see far. Today, you can have both visions in one pair of glasses.

Bifocals and trifocals are commonly worn these days. The most popular design in bifocals is called the flat top (FT) or straight top (ST) design. With an FT-28, for example, you can be very comfortable for both your near and distance visions. But, if you’re concerned about your immediate vision i.e. the distance at arm’s length, you can also go for trifocals. These have a thin ribbon-shaped lens segment directly above the near segment, which makes it easy to concentrate on the objects in your immediate line of vision. Again, just as bifocals, a FT-28 or FT-35 design falls in the post popular variety. The right vaifocals depend on your eyesight needs and your age.

If you are over 40, you might have started suffering from symptoms of age-related near-sightedness while your distance vision might be perfectly fine otherwise. If that is the situation, let us help you with a free eye-test first. Specsdirect2u offers a variety of varifocal lenses to provide not just 2 but actually 3 different visions in one lens. You can visit any of our outlets in Glasgow or, if you like, we can provide you an eye test at your choice of location, at absolutely no charge.

Remember, when going for varifocals, it is extremely important to select the right opticians. The right qualifications and expertise will help you find out how many visions you need in your varifocals. We can also test your eyes to check if your near-sightedness is the result of some other complications or problems. As with any other medical problem, correct diagnosis is the root for having the right treatment.

Once you have a prescription for the lenses, you can then browse through our large range of designer or budget frames to select one that suits you best.

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Get Eye Smart with Sunglasses

When we go out in the bright sunlight, we protect our body by wearing proper clothing and our skin by 

applying lotions rich with Sun Protection Factor, but what about our eyes? Going out in the sun with naked eyes is as dangerous as exposing your skin to the Ultraviolet rays. They can affect your eyes as much as the rest of your body.

Recent scientific researches on eye health by the Environmental Protection Agency and the World Health Organization report that UV rays are the major cause of many eye diseases such as skin cancer, cataracts, macular degeneration, snow blindness and Ptergium. About 10% of all skin cancer is found on the eyelids. The obvious protection against these rays is to wear sunglasses. Sunglasses prevent 99-100% UV rays from coming in direct contact with your eyes.

But then, wearing just any sunglasses is not enough. You need to be very careful about selecting just the right type and design. The frame should fit your eyes comfortably and the lens shade should be just right for you. We, at Specsdirect2u, help you to find the right fit of UV-absorbent glasses that would not only provide you with maximum protection but also add style and flair to your personality.

Prescription sunglasses by Specsdirect2u help you by adding a precise tint to your lenses. We have ready made frames with a variety of sunglass tints but you can have the tint of your choice in any kind of lens. We are always there to help you figure out what you’re looking for and to help you make the right choices.

We offer you Authentic Designer Sunglasses from a huge range of brands such as Prada, Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Police, Jimmy Choo etc. Michael Kors is yet another new addition to our portfolio of brands. You can also select sports eye wear to protect your eyes from potential injuries. But don’t be deceived by all these brand names. If you prefer affordability to brands, we have sunglasses starting from a minimum range of £10.  We also have a 2 for 1 offer i.e. Buy One Frame And Get Another For Free.

With summer right around the corner, hurry up and get Eye Smart with just the right pair of sunglasses. Speaking of pairs, why settle for 1 only when you can have 2 for the same price. Thanks for taking the time to read this blog. We hope you subscribe to this RSS Feed to enjoy all future blogs, and please connect with us using the social media buttons at the top of the screen. The main website is www.specsdirect2u.co.uk where you can see the full range of Designers that we sell.

A Focus on Women and Eye Health

This week we are focusing on eye health for women. It may surprise you to know that around two all blindness and vision impairment are found in women. Therefore April has been designated Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month in order to promote eye care and health knowledge, particularly for women.

There are a lot of different things that can affect your eye health, some of which are genetic, putting you at a higher risk, some are linked to longevity, however many are linked to lifestyle.

While there isn’t a great deal you can do about the onset of some eye diseases, the one thing that you can do it to make sure that you get a regular check-up at Specsdirect2u. We do not just check that you can still see clearly, although that is a primary task, we also carry out various checks and tests in order to pick up early stages of any eye disease. Here at Specsdirect2u we have four local branches where you can pop in and book an appointment, or you can give us a call. We have very friendly expert opticians who will carry out your eye examination. Don’t forget that eye tests in Scotland are free so there is no excuse not to have an eye test at least once every two years.

Outside of regular eye checks there are a number of things that you can do in order to help reduce the likelihood of you developing an eye disease or condition that may lead to you losing your sight later in life.

Sunglasses

It may seem like sunglasses are a handy fashion accessory on a sunny day. In fact sunglasses do a lot more than stop you from squinting on a bright day. If your sunglasses have good UV protection you will reduce the amount of damage that UV rays can do to your eye. UV rays of various wavelengths are absorbed by different structures within the eye and if you do not protect your eyes you could be putting yourself at risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration and causing other general damage to the eye that can lead to sight loss.

If you don’t have any sunglasses we recommend that you get some now that spring and brighter days are on the way. If you don’t know where to start then why not check out our range of sunglasses that we offer here at Specsdirect2u. We offer everything from budget frames through to the latest Ray Bans and there are both prescription and non-prescription options for them all.

Diet

Mum’s are very fond of telling kids to eat their carrots so that they will be able to see in the dark. Although not strictly true, you do need to make sure that you are getting the right nutrients in order for your eyes to stay healthy. So let’s start with the carrots. Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene, as are sweet potatoes, spinach and kale, which may slow the progression of macular degeneration.

Other key nutrients you should try to eat plenty of are omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc. It may sound like you will have to eat a hundred and one different foods to make sure that you can cram all of these is, but actually you can get most of them from berries, dark green leafy vegetables, orange vegetables, oily fish, poultry and dairy products.

So in short, don’t take your eye health for granted and if you do nothing else, make sure that you take advantage of an eye examination here at Specsdirect2u.  We also offer free home eye test visits, if you cannot make it into one of our optical practices.  We are in Alexandra Parade, Cambuslang, Duke Street in Dennistoun and Tollcross.  

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Why Choosing and Fitting a Pair of Frames Isn’t As Easy As You Might Think

So, you’ve had your eye test and now have a new prescription in your hand. The next bit is the fun part where you get to choose your new frames.

The question is; do you stick with the same sort of design as you’ve already got, or do you try something new? If these are your first glasses you might be wondering where on earth to start in order to narrow down your options.

Clearly the look of the frames is going to be the dominant factor, but there are also a few considerations that you might want to be aware of, so that you can ensure that you pick the best frames.  This is where our Optical Assistants at Specsdirect2u come in - to help you.

Let’s start with the important bit; how the frames will look on you. This is a particularly important factor for anyone who is short-sighted as you will have to wear your glasses most of the time.  The question is how do you know which ones to choose?

If you come to Specsdirect2u, you can easily browse through a huge range of styles. You can try on any number of frames to see what they look like, whether they are the latest Tom Ford designer frames or our vast collection of budget frames.  Going into one of our Optical Practices is ideal if you live in Glasgow, but remember you can order your frames online, and if they don’t suit, you can return them. 

The Specsdirect2u website offers great discounts, but we are also available to speak to you, if you have any questions before processing your online purchase.  Our goal is to ensure that you feel you are receiving the best possible customer service, and making a cost saving at the same time.   The website shows designers by brand, so if you are specifically looking for a set of frames from Gucci, Prada, Ray Ban or Police, you can go straight to the range that you want.  We also have a search facility to show frames within a specific price range. 

So, what else is there to think about?  Well, another very important fact can be the thickness of the actual lenses.  At Specsdirect2u, we advise you how thick your lenses will be at the edge; this ensures that you can get an idea of what your glasses will look like from the side.  More importantly you don’t want to spend money on glasses and then be disappointed because the lenses are too thick, whereas if you had spent a little more money they would look and feel better.  

It is also worth being aware of the pantoscopic tilt of frames. You may well be wondering what on earth that is; it is the slope angle from the top of the lens in towards the face. The higher your prescription, the greater the effect of this angle.  If you feel like something just isn’t quite right then it is likely that this angle is slightly off from the ideal angle for your face. This is where Specsdirect2u can offer more than other online suppliers because all of the glasses that you buy online from us are made by qualified Optical Technicians. 

 

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Is Pinterest Cool?

Research states that Pinterest has grown by 4000% in the past 6 months.  So, with this startling fact in mind we at Specsdirect2u set-up Pinterest boards.  Some promote our Designer Frames, others promote stylish fashionista's.

But, we need friends on Pinterest - if you haven't followed our boards, please check them out here.

Pinterest is great for fun, promotion and sharing fashion styles, tips & mishaps. 

Here are a few of our boards:

http://pinterest.com/specsdirect2u/tom-ford-designer-glasses/

 

http://pinterest.com/specsdirect2u/prada-designer-frames/

http://pinterest.com/specsdirect2u/just-for-fun/

 

 

Sure you will agree our prices are fantastic, all frame prices include single vision lenses.  If you live in Scotland, please remember you can get your eyes tested for free. 

 

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Specsdirect2u YouTube Channel

Neil Cameron, Director of Specsdirect2u regularly uploads YouTube videos.  These videos can be educational or product based, showing the latest frames we have in from Designers such as Ray Ban or Tom Ford. 

Specsdirect2u are authorised UK sellers for brands such as Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Prada, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Bvlgari to name a few.  Designer brands aside, we have glasses for as little as £15 and this price includes single vision lenses.  We also have an extensive range of Sports Sunglasses, ideal for this sudden freeze that is upon us in the UK. 

Our practices are in Alexandra Parade, Cambuslang, Dennistoun and Tollcross in Glasgow.  Each practice has an experienced member of staff who can offer you advice and help you select the ideal pair of Glasses or Sunglasses for you. 

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We have added some videos for your perusal, hope you enjoy! 

Click on the link under the video image.

Ray Ban Cockpit Sunglasses Model 3362

http://youtu.be/Ulxl5pehImo

Tom Ford Glasses TF5239

http://youtu.be/waiu1HBS41k



 

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Correct Your Eyesight in Style

There was a time, and not so long ago, when being told that you had to wear glasses was the equivalent to having any chance of being ‘cool’ ripped away from you in a couple of seconds flat. How many of us had NHS thick-rimmed pink or brown glasses inflicted upon us as children in the 80s? Nowadays the situation is very different. Glasses are now cool, so much so that some people even buy glasses that do not have any vision correction properties at all so that they can take advantage of the style that glasses can nowadays provide.

Part of the attraction of glasses now is that designers have turned their attentions to the frames that are available. Now when you go to buy your latest glasses you can choose from top designer names that include Prada, Jimmy Choo and Gucci. The main down side to designer glasses though are the designer prices that they come with. You can opt to buy your glasses from an internet supplier, but you may be taking a bit of a gamble on the quality of the finished product. However, you probably also don’t want to pay the prices that opticians charge.

You may be wondering how to solve this conundrum?

 

The answer is an innovative approach to glasses supply that is taken by Specsdirect2u. They operate out of four optical practices where all of the glasses that they sell are manufactured by qualified in-house opticians. As you would expect, each branch has a wide range of frames on display that you can try on in order to pick the ones that are right for you. If this was any other high street optician you would then be looking at the designer prices that were mentioned earlier. Specsdirect2u have taken their expertise and have expanded their sales to incorporate online sales as well, but with all of the benefits of a local optical practice.

If you have a favourite designer you can go straight to their frames with a single click, so find your favourite Tom Ford frames or search out the latest PodiumRetro frames.

The best bit about all of this? That’s easy, the unbeatable prices that Specsdirect2u offer you. No other optician will be able to beat these prices. So overall you get the best of everything, you get the care, skill and attention to detail of a local optician, combined with wallet friendly prices. If you want proof then just go to any high street optician and get a quote, then come and compare that with Specsdirect2u.

 

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Buy Glasses at Online Prices with the Personal Touch of a Local Branch

Specsdirect2u are a different type of supplier of great value spectacles. They not only offer the fantastic savings of an online spectacle supplier but also the expertise of qualified opticians and four local branches offering eye tests and glasses in the Glasgow area. The company use qualified opticians to manufacture your lenses so you can be rest assured that your lenses will be manufactured to a high standard.

If you have bought glasses from an Optician in the past you are likely to have found that the costs just seem to keep on adding up. This is due to the incredibly high costs that can be associated with running an optical practice, and these inevitably get passed on to the customer. Specsdirect2u manage to combine the best of optical practices with the savings of online suppliers for their customers. You will not find better prices in any optical practice in the country.

Many opticians sell each element of their glasses separately, which can make a seemingly good value pair of frames turn into an expensive pair of glasses. Therefore Specsdirect2u offer a novel pricing system that includes the cost of lenses in the price that you see. The prices are quoted with single vision lenses, but if you need bifocals you simply add £30, and for varifocals you add on £60. However it is also worth noting that you can get a complete pair of glasses with single vision lenses from as little as £15.

If you need more information about lens types and coatings just contact one of the Optical Practices to enquire, a member of staff will be able to assist you.

Although there are budget options available many of you will be looking for designer frames at great prices. Specsdirect2u carry a number of lines of designer frames and offer them at very attractive prices when compared with other Opticians. If you do not live in the Glasgow area do not worry, all you need to order a pair of glasses is your current prescription and an idea of the frames that you might like. If you haven’t got specific frames in mind Specsdirect2u will send you frames to try on in the comfort of your own home so that you can make a decision about which ones you want.

There are 21 different designer lines of frames that you can choose from. The best-selling ranges are by Prada and Ray Ban, but there are also ranges by BOSS, Superdry and Gucci and the newly introduced Tom Ford and Jimmy Choo ranges. There is something for everyone, whether your preference is for rimmed or rimless glasses, budget or designer, rigid or bendable.

 

The Specsdirect2u website also has a highly informative blog section that addresses some of the latest research, news and advances in eyesight and eye care that ranges from dealing with contact lens discomfort through to the effect of poor eyesight on car accident statistics. So not only can you find yourself some fantastically priced glasses, you can also find out more about your eyes and your vision as well.

If you need any further convincing about the great value glasses that Specsdirect2u offers you can also check out the price comparison chart that compares leading high street opticians’ prices to Specsdirect2u. There are also customer testimonials that give even more examples. So if you are looking for great value glasses, then check out Specsdirect2u.

 

Specsdirect2u have 4 Optical Practices in Glasgow:  Alexandra Parade, Cambuslang, Dennistoun and Tollcross.  If you have any queries, please call us on 0141 554 8886.  We would love to hear from you.

 

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