3 Reasons Why You Need Sunglasses for Driving in Winter

November 17, 2016November 17, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Sunglasses may seem like the last thing you think about in the winter months, but as research has shown time and time again, that UVA and UVB protection for our eyes is just as important in the colder season as it is in the summer. And in addition to protecting our eyes from sun damage, wearing sunglasses can help to make us better drivers, creating a safer environment for everyone on the roads.

Understandably, there has been much confusion about finding the right sunglasses for driving so the AA has sought advice from The Federation of Manufacturing Opticians. Their findings detail that the... read more

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Be Savvy in the Sun: Everything You Need to Know about UV Protection this Summer

June 23, 2016June 15, 2016 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

When it comes to the sun, we have to protect everything from our skin to our hair to our eyes. Whilst UV rays can be a threat to us all year round, summer is an even more critical time to take extra care when out and about. Be sun savvy this summer and protect the whole family these 5 essentials.

Here’s a complete guide and everything you need to know about choosing the right sun protection:

1) Sun Lotions and After Sun

The first thing you need to consider for any holiday abroad is sun protection for your skin. Sun cream (or body lotion with SPF) should ideally be worn throughout the year even here in the UK but when... read more

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Can Sunglasses Affect Your Mood?

March 8, 2016February 24, 2016 Michaela (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

If you’re a regular reader of the SelectSpecs blog, you’ll know that sunglasses have many great benefits – they reduce glare and eye strain, they act as a barrier against dust and debris and most importantly, they protect the eyes from the sun’s damaging Ultra Violet rays. But could sunglasses also have an effect on how we feel?

A recent study published by PubMed online has revealed that wearing sunglasses can actually make you feel happier.

The study suggests that when the sun is shining in our eyes, we automatically squint and scrunch our faces into a frown. This... read more

10 Reasons Why Sunglasses Make the Perfect Christmas Present for Your Girlfriend

December 2, 2015April 29, 2019 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

A pair of sunglasses may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you’re shopping online for Christmas presents. But believe it or not, a pair of designer sunnies can be one of the most exciting gifts to open on Christmas morning. Here are 10 reasons why sunglasses make the perfect pressie for your wife or girlfriend…

1. Winter eye protection is important

Eye protection in winter is too often overlooked. But you don’t need a beach lined with palm trees to put you at risk from UV damage. Sunglasses should be worn all year round if it’s bright outside, especially if you and your girlfriend are particularly active and... read more

How to Deal with Dry Eyes

November 28, 2015November 25, 2015 Michaela (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Do you ever get an uncomfortable, itchy feeling in your eyes at the end of a long day? If this happens regularly, then you may be suffering from dry eyes.

Eye dryness occurs when the eye doesn’t produce tears properly or when the tears evaporate too quickly. It can range in severity and is caused by many different things, from lifestyle to medical conditions. For some, it’s an annoying but uncommon occurrence, but for others dry eyes can be a difficult, ongoing issue.

If your eyes often feel dehydrated, here are a few easy ways you can combat dryness for healthy eyes.

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7 Tips to Teach Your Kids Good Eye Care Habits

November 26, 2015November 24, 2015 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Looking after our eyes is something that should be considered from a very young age; therefore it’s essential that we teach our little ones all about the best eye care to help them develop healthy habits for the rest of their life. From our ever growing collection of prescription glasses and protective eyewear for kids, which is carefully curated by our expert buyers, to our informative blog posts, children’s eye care is... read more

4 Foods to Help Improve Eye Health

November 12, 2015November 10, 2015 Mags (SelectSpecs) Leave a comment

Good eye health is something that should be promoted from a very early age. It’s one of the things that is often overlooked in life; yet it’s something that most of us couldn’t imagine living without. Being able to see is a precious gift, a blessing that will inevitably diminish as we grow old. So we need to do everything we can to ensure our eye health is as good as can be in the present.

Wearing polarised sunglasses all year round and using spectacles for driving / reading / using a computer goes without saying for most of us. The way we look after our eyes has improved greatly over... read more