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Why are complaints about opticians increasing?
October 1, 2024

Why are complaints about opticians increasing?

Complaints against optical practices have risen 23% in the last 2 years. Why?

Optical vs Optician?
April 21, 2024

Optical vs Optician?

Why are some practices called opticians and other optical?

Johnstone Practice refit April 2024
April 1, 2024

Johnstone Practice refit April 2024

Our Johnstone practice will be closed for an extensive refit from April 1st to 7th inclusive. All going to plan we will re-open at 9am on Monday April 8th. We hope you enjoy our new-look practice.

Why can I buy glasses for £6 online but not from you?
March 6, 2024

Why can I buy glasses for £6 online but not from you?

Why can I buy glasses online for £6 but not from an optician?

Short-sightedness: The next pandemic?
February 20, 2024

Short-sightedness: The next pandemic?

Myopia control

Sales targets. Great for shareholders, lousy for patients.
February 6, 2024

Sales targets. Great for shareholders, lousy for patients.

Sales targets . Bad news for patients.

Should I Be Worried About Eye Floaters?
November 23, 2023

Should I Be Worried About Eye Floaters?

Have you ever seen small dots, specks, blobs, threads or squiggly lines in your field of vision?

6 Factors That Put You at Higher Risk for Eye Diseases
November 23, 2023

6 Factors That Put You at Higher Risk for Eye Diseases

Your eyes are incredibly important but, unfortunately, are also vulnerable to various diseases and vision problems.

The Latest Advancements in Glasses Lens Technology
November 23, 2023

The Latest Advancements in Glasses Lens Technology

Eyewear technology has made remarkable progress in recent years, significantly enhancing your options for correcting and clarifying your vision.