Martin James Opticians

02/09/2025

👀 Focus on the three coloured dots on the girl’s nose for 30 seconds without blinking. Then look up at the ceiling and blink quickly…

✨ Did you see the real picture of the girl appear? Amazing, isn’t it?
This optical illusion is called a retinal afterimage. When you stare at an image for a while, the cells in your retina that detect colour become overstimulated and “tired.” When you look away, you briefly see the opposite colours - almost like a photographic negative - until your eyes reset.

Our eyes are truly incredible at processing light and colour, and little demonstrations like this remind us just how fascinating vision science can be!

30/08/2025

Our eyes are amazing at solving puzzles… 👀 Close them just a little - which famous person do you see?

29/08/2025

👓✏️ Back-to-school season is here! Clear vision helps children learn, play, and shine with confidence.

Blurry sight can make the classroom harder than it needs to be - but a quick eye test could change everything.

👉 Book your child’s eye test today and set them up for a bright, clear start to the school year.

28/08/2025

✨Recent research…

The ways our eyes explore the world change subtly over time, affected by age and illness.

25/08/2025

👀 Did you know? 1 in 3 people believe they can’t wear contact lenses.
The truth is… 99.96% of prescriptions can actually be corrected with them!

So if you’ve been told in the past that lenses aren’t an option or you’ve tried them before without success - it might be time to think again. ✨

23/08/2025

🔎 Did you know? Your eyes can detect around 10 million colours! 🌈
Keep your vision sharp so you never miss the details. Book your eye test today and enjoy the world in full colour! 👓✨

20/08/2025

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19/08/2025

👁️ Eye opener: An eye test isn’t only about your vision - it can reveal early signs of conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Book your next check-up today and look after both your eyes and your overall health. 💡

17/08/2025

🎨👓Did you know Leonardo da Vinci sketched the first concept for contact lenses in 1508? Fast forward over 500 years, and millions rely on them daily!

13/08/2025

Researchers suggest all diabetes patients on weight-loss drugs should be regularly screened and monitored for potential eye complications

11/08/2025

Biggest shake-up to driving laws in decades – over-70s may soon need compulsory eye tests every 3 years to keep their licence. 🚗👓
A vital step to improve safety and prevent tragedies caused by undiagnosed vision problems.

The proposed changes in England and Wales come after a coroner calls the UK's licensing system the "laxest in Europe".

10/08/2025

🎨 Colour Blindness is More Common Than You Think
Did you know that around 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women in the UK have some level of colour vision deficiency?
A quick, painless test can reveal how your eyes see the world - and we can give you practical tips to make life easier.
🌈 It’s nothing to be embarrassed about - it’s simply part of how your eyes are wired! Contact us for an appointment.