Kris's day in Glasgow wearing Oakley Sunglasses

Testing the Oakley OO9238-01 Sunglasses

For this weeks blog we decided to give a member of staff a pair of Oakley OO9238-01 54x20 133 Sunglasses to try over the weekend here are his thoughts;

"I was given Oakley Sunglasses to try over the weekend in Glasgow, luckily this weekend (for a change) we had a nice sunny day.

I have never had any type of Oakley Sunglasses before, so I was looking forward to trying them.

Frame Colour : Black
Frame Gender: Male
Frame Type : Plastic
Lens Tint : Mirror

Firstly when I tried these on I noticed how light they were, after having them on for a while I actually forgot I was wearing them.  These are very stylish in design, and fit really well. I had a lot of people looking at them and asking what type of Sunglasses they were. Due to the lens tint the Sunglasses drastically reduced the amount of glare from the sun.

They are a real eye catching pair of sunglasses, and I highly recommend them - especially with summer fast approaching".

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Tomato Glasses - Designer Accessory for Kids

Every kid wants to look really cool!

SpecsDirect2U would like to introduce to you, a great new designer glasses frame for kids under 7 years of age.

These glasses are called Tomato Glasses and are perfect for your little one.

They are bright, light and comfortable, so light your child won't even notice they are wearing them. The sides and nose pads are fully adjustable, so that they will fit perfect.

Why not take a look at the below video, to see how great these are.

We will have these desirable glasses in our shops, and on our website soon.

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Fruit For The Eyes

We all know that eating fruit and vegetables is good for you but did you know that fruit is good for eye health?

Did you know that Cherries can calm your nervous systems and grapes relax your blood vessels?

That age old saying ‘An Apple A Day’ keeps the doctor away.. it’s true, apples help keep infections at bay and oranges are good for vision and skin.

Do remember though apart from taking healthy fruit and vegetables, a regular eye check is a good idea to make sure everything is ok.

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A World Within The Eyes

Did you know that an optician can find a whole range of health issues, just by looking in to your eyes? this is why your yearly or 2 yearly free eye check is very important.

An optician can find warning signs of high blood pressure, diabetes, and a whole range of other systemic health issues, just by examining your eyes.

In this video Ophthalmologist Neal Adams explains why the eye's tissues and blood vessels make such a good barometer for wellness.

We loved this video and wanted to share it with you.

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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 http://specsdirect2u.co.uk/ where you can see the full range of Designers that we sell. Remember, eye examinations are free in Scotland, call us on 0141 554 8886 to either arrange a free home eye test or to come into one of our 4 Glasgow Optical Practices.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage of the optic nerve at the point where it leaves the eye to carry visual information to the brain. If left untreated, most types of glaucoma progress with neither warning nor obvious symptoms to the patient towards gradually worsening visual damage and possible blindness.

What is Glaucoma?

Despite being the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, 90% of glaucoma cases could be prevented if diagnosed early enough. Regular eye exams are the best form of prevention against glaucoma!

It is difficult to detect glaucoma during a single eye examination because often it is change that reveals the presence of the disease.

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So You Think You Have Pinkeye

Spring is here and bring lots of plant pollen mixed with winter germs which creates the perfect scene for pinkeye. Itchy, swollen, runny eyes are technically known as conjunctivitis, which can actually take three forms: viral, bacterial and allergic.

The allergic type, which isn't contagious, often surfaces when flowers start to re-emerge.

How to Tell What Type You Have :

• The Allergic kind tends to be watery and itchy and sometimes affects both eyes.
• The Viral kind is likely to have a watery discharge and the eyes might be sensitive to light. The discharge associated with bacterial conjunctivitis tends to be thicker, with more mucus.

It is good to know what type you have as the treatment is different.

How can you prevent conjunctivitis?

• Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious. If someone in your house has the this type of the disease and touches a surface such as a doorknob, the virus can live on that surface for several weeks.
• Bacterial conjunctivitis, while contagious, doesn't spread as easily, he says. Stay home for as long as the eyes are red and watering.

Make sure to discard any tissues used immediately. Make sure whoever is affected isn't sharing towels or pillows—or anything that comes into contact with the eyes or hands. And once your home is rid of disease, disinfect major surfaces and wash sheets and towels. Computers are an unexpected place where viruses can linger, so make sure to wipe down your keyboard.

If you are ever unsure about any problems with your eyes feel free to contact us, and book in to get your eyes checked.

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Early Signs of Autism May be Observed Through Eye Exams

Did you know that a variety of health conditions can be detected through eye exams?

The results of a new study show that the earliest signs of autism may be detected by monitoring the eyes and watching for fixation on certain objects.

Researchers used equipment to track the movements of babies’ eyes as they watched videos of caregivers. These infants were followed from birth to age three and were divided into groups based on their likelihood of developing an autism spectrum disorder.

Infants placed in the high-risk group were those with a sibling already diagnosed with autism, while the low-risk group included infants with no autistic siblings.

As the potential to diagnose more and more systemic conditions and disorders through eye exams, it reminds us of the importance of making sure eye exams are a must.