Brian Michie Opticians

21/11/2025

👀 Eyefact Friday 👓
3D Vision (Stereoscopic vision) is due to the brain combining the two images from each eye.

14/11/2025

👀Eye fact Friday 👓
Most babies are born with blue eyes but their colour can change as they grow older due to melanin production.

09/11/2025

Wearing spectacles with an accurate prescription supports your eyes, enhances clarity, and helps you stay comfortable throughout the day.

✅ Check your prescription regularly
✅ Make sure your lenses match your vision needs
✅ Experience the comfort and clarity you deserve

07/11/2025

👀 Eye Fact Friday 👓
The Cornea is the only part of the body without blood vessels, it gets Oxygen directly through the air.

05/11/2025

Today, TRL has released its government-commissioned report into , the latest milestone in our ongoing campaign with The RAC and Baroness Hayter.

We welcome this important study from TRL, which provides independent evidence confirming what our own research has shown for some time, that there is a link between brighter headlights and glare.

College Clinical Adviser, Denise Voon MCOptom, said the findings “send a clear signal that change is urgently needed to update lighting standards and help ensure everyone can drive safely and confidently after dark.”

Read our full statement and the TRL report here ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4nIdmir

04/11/2025

🍂 See Autumn in all its glory 🍂
The crisp colours of Autumn are here - make sure you're seeing them at their very best. Whether it's time for your regular eye test, a new pair of stylish frames or simply a check-up before the busy festive season, we've got you covered!

Appointments available this week, call us on 01236 763549

01/11/2025

31/10/2025

👀 Eye Fact "Fright"Day 👻
☠️ Pirates were not often hiding empty eye sockets under their eye patches. Instead they had a scientific reason for wearing them - they used the eye patch to help them quickly adjust to changing light conditions above and below deck 🎃

28/10/2025

We still have some appointments available for this week.
Call us on 01236 763549

24/10/2025

👀 Eyefact Friday 👓
The iris is the coloured part of our eye. It's function is to limit the amount of light passing through to the back of the eye. It is coated with the pigment melanin, in varying degrees for each of us. Blue eyes have less melanin.

21/10/2025

This a reminder that the clocks go back on Sunday 26th October 🕑

During the darker winter nights you may notice that you are struggling with glare from on-coming traffic 🚗
Nikon SeeCoat Next Drive has an anti-glare filter which is specifically designed for night driving but can still be used at any time of the day 🌙☀️

For a demonstration pop into store.

19/10/2025

No two eyes are the same. That is why Nikon Spectacle Lenses are crafted for your unique vision needs.