Glasses & Lenses
Driving Glasses: Less Glare by Day and at Night
Which glasses help with night-driving reflections and bright sunshine? Crizal Drive, Varilux Road Pilot, polarised sunglasses and XTRActive explained by Actons Opticians.
Glasses & Lenses
Occupational Lenses Explained: Computer Glasses and Essilor Varilux Immersia
What are occupational lenses, and could they make computer work more comfortable? Explore their advantages, limitations, Essilor Varilux Immersia Mid and Room, and Crizal Natural Look.
Glasses & Lenses
Crizal Natural Look: What Has Replaced Sapphire HR?
Crizal Natural Look has replaced Sapphire HR as Essilor’s premium anti-reflection coating. Here’s what has changed, what has stayed the same and what it means for wearers.
Glasses & Lenses
Transitions Lenses: Pros and Cons, and GEN S vs XTRActive New Generation
A practical comparison of Transitions GEN S and XTRActive New Generation, including indoor clarity, outdoor darkness, driving, colour choice, speed and the pros and cons of light-reactive lenses.
Eye Health Advice
Glaucoma Explained: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Tests and Treatment
A comprehensive guide to glaucoma: what it is, who is at greater risk, the different types, symptoms, early detection, treatment, prognosis and sensible risk-reduction strategies.
Eye Health Advice
Colour Blindness Explained: Types, Genetics, Testing and Everyday Life
A practical guide to colour vision deficiency: the main types, why it is more common in men, signs parents may notice, how opticians test colour vision and how it can affect everyday life and careers.
Eye Health Advice
Why Comparing OCT Eye Scans Over Time Can Be So Useful
OCT scans can be particularly valuable when compared over time. Find out how baseline and repeat Spectralis OCT scans can help monitor changes in eye health.
Glasses & Lenses
How Do Varifocal Glasses Actually Work?
A clear explanation of how varifocal lenses combine distance, intermediate and near vision, why peripheral blur exists, and why accurate fitting matters.
Eye Health Advice
Digital Eye Strain: How Screen Time Affects Your Eyes and What You Can Do
Learn how prolonged screen use can cause digital eye strain, dry eyes, headaches and blurred vision, with practical steps to make screens more comfortable.
Eye Health Advice
Why Are Blue Eyes Blue? The Genetics Behind Eye Colour
Why are blue eyes blue, and can two blue-eyed parents have a brown-eyed child? We explore the surprisingly complicated genetics behind eye colour.