Orb Optical

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Uncorrected or outdated prescriptions can cause eye strain, particularly during reading, screen use, or driving.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.

03/01/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝘁.

Digital eye strain can cause headaches, blurred vision, sore eyes and tiredness, especially if you're working long hours on computers or tablets. Even people with "perfect" vision can experience symptoms.

A professional eye exam can check whether:
• Your prescription is optimised for screen use
• You'd benefit from occupational or anti-fatigue lenses
• Your screen habits are putting unnecessary strain on your eyes

Small changes can make a big difference to daily comfort and productivity.

02/01/2026

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝘆, 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿? 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 — 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀.

Central heating, cold air outside, and spending more time on screens all reduce the moisture on the eye's surface. This can lead to irritation, redness and fluctuating vision, even if your prescription hasn't changed.

Simple steps can help:
• Blink more when using screens
• Take regular breaks (20-20-20 rule)
• Stay hydrated
• Ask your optician about suitable lubricating eye drops

If symptoms persist, it's worth getting advice — dry eye is common, manageable, and best treated early.

01/01/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼.

Many people put off eye exams because their vision feels "fine", but subtle changes often happen gradually. A routine eye examination doesn't just check how well you see — it can also spot early signs of conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and even general health concerns like high blood pressure or diabetes.

Starting the year with an eye test gives you clarity (literally!) and peace of mind — and if nothing has changed, that's great news too.

If it's been a while since your last check, January is the perfect time to book in and set your vision up properly for the year ahead.