Mearns Opticians

16/01/2026

𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀.

UV exposure affects eyes all year round — even on cloudy days — and long-term exposure is linked to conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration.

Good-quality lenses with built-in UV protection help shield your eyes, whether you're driving, walking the dog, or spending time outdoors.

If you're unsure whether your current glasses or sunglasses offer proper protection, your optician can check and advise.

15/01/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 — 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱.

You might think:
• "I can manage without my glasses"
• "It's not that bad"
• "I've always seen like this"

But eyes working harder than they need to can lead to fatigue, headaches, and reduced comfort. Small prescription changes or lens upgrades can often make everyday tasks feel noticeably easier.

Seeing clearly should feel effortless — not something you have to push through.

14/01/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘆 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿.

That said, comfort depends on more than just the lens itself. Proper fitting, regular checks, and good hygiene all play a role in keeping your eyes healthy.

Your optician can help you:
• Choose lenses that suit your eyes and lifestyle
• Manage dryness or irritation
• Ensure your eyes remain healthy long-term

If lenses don't feel quite right, don't put up with it — solutions are often simpler than you think.

13/01/2026

𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲.

Blur can be caused by simple changes in prescription, tired eyes, or dry eye, but it can also be an early sign that your eyes are under strain or not focusing as efficiently as they should.

If blurred vision:
• Comes on gradually
• Affects one or both eyes
• Appears during reading, screen use, or driving

…it's worth booking an eye examination. Early checks help identify the cause and keep your vision comfortable and stable.

12/01/2026

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10/01/2026

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆.
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You might notice:
• Reading feels harder
• Night driving isn't as comfortable
• Screens cause more fatigue than before

These changes don't mean something is "wrong" — they simply mean your eyes are adapting as you do. Regular eye care ensures those changes are supported properly, helping you stay comfortable and confident.

If something feels different, trust your instincts and get it checked.

09/01/2026

𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 — 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

Wearing the right lenses for your lifestyle can help reduce:
• Eye strain
• Headaches
• Tired or aching eyes
• Neck and shoulder tension

From reading and screen use to driving and hobbies, modern lenses are designed to support how you actually use your eyes day to day — not just what you see on the chart.

A proper dispensing consultation makes all the difference.

08/01/2026

𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲.

Poor lighting can increase eye strain, especially when reading, using screens, or doing close-up tasks. Too much glare can be just as uncomfortable as too little light.

Simple tips:
• Use soft, even lighting where possible
• Position lamps to reduce glare on screens
• Avoid reading in very dim light for long periods

If you regularly feel eye fatigue, your optician can also advise on lenses designed to reduce strain in specific environments.

07/01/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁.

Uncorrected or outdated prescriptions can cause eye strain, particularly during reading, screen use, or driving. Even small prescription changes can make a noticeable difference to comfort.

An eye examination can check:
• Whether your prescription needs updating
• If your eyes are working efficiently together
• Whether screen or reading lenses could help

If headaches are becoming a regular feature, it's worth ruling your eyes out as a cause.

06/01/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀: "𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁?"

For most adults, an eye examination every two years is recommended — even if your vision feels perfectly fine. That's because many eye conditions develop slowly and without obvious symptoms in the early stages.

If you have a family history of eye disease, wear contact lenses, have diabetes, or notice changes such as headaches or blurred vision, your optician may recommend more frequent checks.

Regular eye tests aren't just about vision — they're about long-term eye health and peace of mind.

05/01/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 — 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲-𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀-𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵.

Independent practices take the time to understand your lifestyle, work, hobbies and concerns. That means tailored advice, carefully chosen lenses, and continuity of care from people who genuinely know you.

As we start a new year, thank you for supporting local healthcare on your high street. Your eyes are unique — your eye care should be too.

04/01/2026

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 — 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀.

Children don't always realise (or tell you) when they're struggling to see. Signs might include squinting, headaches, short attention spans, or avoiding reading.

Regular eye tests help ensure vision problems don't impact learning or confidence. The good news? Children's NHS eye examinations are free, and early detection makes a huge difference.

Clear vision supports confidence, concentration and comfort — both in and out of the classroom.