Cheap vs premium varifocal glasses: What’s the difference in comfort, vision and everyday use?
Varifocal glasses can make everyday life much easier. Instead of swapping between separate reading glasses, distance glasses and computer glasses, you have one pair of lenses designed to help you see at different distances. But not all varifocals feel the same. Some people adapt to their varifocals quickly and wonder how they ever managed without them.…
Best Ortho-K lenses for mild myopia in the UK – and why the “best” lens depends on more than the brand name
If you’ve started researching Ortho-K lenses for mild myopia, you’ve probably already realised how confusing the information online can be. One website says one lens is the “best”. Another claims a different brand is safer, more comfortable or more effective. Some articles are written from an American perspective and discuss lenses that are not even commonly available in the UK. Others oversimplify the process entirely, making…
Why is Ortho-K more popular in China than the UK?
If you’ve been researching Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) for yourself or your child, you may have noticed something interesting. Much of the information online comes from China, Hong Kong, Singapore and other parts of East Asia. In fact, Ortho-K has become so widely adopted in some parts of China that it’s considered a mainstream option for managing childhood myopia rather than a specialist treatment. So why is Ortho-K so…
How do Ortho-K lenses compare to regular contact lenses? A complete UK guide
If you’re considering contact lenses, you’ve probably come across Orthokeratology, more commonly known as Ortho-K. Unlike regular contact lenses that are worn during the day, Ortho-K lenses are worn overnight while you sleep. By the time you wake up and remove them, your vision has been temporarily corrected, allowing many people to go through the day without needing glasses or contact…
Why do varifocal glasses cost so much? What you’re actually paying for
If you’ve recently been quoted for varifocal glasses, you may have experienced a moment of shock. Perhaps you were expecting to pay a few hundred pounds and suddenly found yourself looking at a much larger figure. Or maybe you’ve seen prices ranging from under £200 to well over £1,000 and wondered how on Earth two pairs of glasses that look almost identical could…
Why Do I Need More Light to Read Than I Used To?
Why Do I Need More Light to Read Than I Used To? There comes a point in life when many of us start to notice a curious change. At first, it’s easy to dismiss. You find yourself moving a little closer to the window when reading the newspaper. You switch on the lamp earlier in…