Jacqueline Burns Opticians

22/01/2026

𝗜𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼, 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁.

Night vision can be affected by prescription changes, lens clarity, or increased glare sensitivity — particularly in winter months when it gets dark earlier.

Specialist lenses and accurate prescriptions can significantly improve comfort and confidence when driving after dark.

If night driving feels stressful, an eye examination can help identify simple solutions.

21/01/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸.

During an eye examination, opticians may spot signs linked to general health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol — sometimes before other symptoms appear.

That's why regular eye checks play an important role in overall wellbeing, not just vision correction.

Looking after your eyes means looking after your health as a whole.

20/01/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹.

As we get older, the eye's natural lens becomes less flexible, making it harder to focus up close. This usually starts in your 40s and is known as presbyopia.

The good news? There are plenty of comfortable, modern solutions — from reading glasses to varifocals and occupational lenses — all designed to support your daily routine.

If near tasks are becoming tiring or frustrating, an eye examination can help you find the right option with ease.

17/01/2026

𝗡𝗼 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲'𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀.

Your job, hobbies, screen use, driving habits, and health all influence how your eyes work and what support they need. That's why personalised eye care is so important.

Independent opticians take the time to understand you, not just your prescription — ensuring your vision feels comfortable, clear, and supported every day.

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.