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Eye 2 Eye Opticians Harrow

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27/07/2025

𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘆𝗲… 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲!

On the road this summer? Bring back the classic "I Spy" game – it’s not only fun but helps kids sharpen their observation skills.

👁️ It’s also a great way to:
Improve attention
Boost memory
Break up long journeys

What’s your go-to travel game? Share your favourites with us!

26/07/2025

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀?

Quick answer: No!
Swimming in contact lenses – even in pools – can expose your eyes to harmful bacteria and increase the risk of serious infections like Acanthamoeba keratitis.

If you swim regularly, ask us about:
Daily disposables
Prescription goggles
Safe alternatives

🌊 Protect your vision and enjoy the water safely.

25/07/2025

𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀... 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺?

Be honest – have you ever “lost” your glasses, only to find them on your head?
Or in the fridge? Or on your desk right in front of you?

We’ve all been there!

👓 Drop your funniest “lost glasses” moment in the comments – and tag a friend who’s always misplacing theirs.

24/07/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸

Did you know around 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women in the UK have some form of colour vision deficiency?

Most people are born with it and may not realise it until later in life. It can affect:
Schoolwork
Driving
Certain careers

We can perform simple tests to detect colour vision issues and offer practical advice.
🌈 It’s nothing to be ashamed of – it’s just part of how your eyes work!

23/07/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀

Online glasses might seem like a steal – but without professional measurements like PD (pupillary distance) and correct lens alignment, they can lead to:
Eye strain
Headaches
Blurred vision

At your local independent optician, you get expert fitting, aftercare, and advice – plus peace of mind that your glasses are made for your face, eyes, and lifestyle.

💬 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲? 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 – 𝘄𝗲’𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲.

22/07/2025

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁?

A visual field test checks how wide your field of vision is – not just what’s in front of you, but what you can see off to the sides without moving your eyes.

It’s essential for spotting early signs of:
Glaucoma
Retinal disease
Neurological issues

You might not even realise your peripheral vision is narrowing – because it happens so slowly. That’s why we include this test during routine eye exams.
👓 It’s quick, painless, and can save your sight.

21/07/2025

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸

“You’ll damage your eyesight if you read in the dark!”

❌ That’s a myth! Reading in low light won’t harm your eyes permanently – but it can cause temporary strain, fatigue, or headaches.

📚 If you enjoy evening reading, just make sure to use a soft, focused light to ease the effort on your eyes.
No superpowers needed – just smart lighting!

20/07/2025

𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗤 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀?

True or False: You can sneeze with your eyes open.

Drop your answer in the comments 👇
(Spoiler: it’s false – your body has a strong reflex to protect your eyes by shutting them when you sneeze!)

🧠 Little eye facts like this help us understand just how incredible – and protective – our bodies can be.

19/07/2025

𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘀𝗲?

It’s one of the most common glasses annoyances – they keep sliding down!
Hot weather, oily skin, or even just a worn-out fit can be to blame.

👍 Good news: we can adjust your frames quickly in practice. Whether it’s tightening the arms, replacing nose pads, or reshaping the bridge – we’ll have you comfy again in no time.
No appointment needed – just pop in.

18/07/2025

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀

What you eat affects how well you see!

To support your eyes this summer, load up on foods rich in:
Lutein & zeaxanthin (green leafy veg like spinach and kale)
Vitamin C & E (berries, citrus, nuts)
Omega-3s (oily fish like salmon or mackerel)
These nutrients help protect against age-related changes and keep your eyes strong and sharp.

🍳 What’s your go-to vision-friendly snack?

17/07/2025

𝗜𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲?

Even if your prescription hasn’t changed, your lenses might be ready for an upgrade.

Today’s lens technology offers:
Blue light protection
Thinner, lighter designs
Anti-fatigue support
Photochromic (light-adaptive) features

✨ 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆-𝘁𝗼-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.

16/07/2025

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀!

👁️ Here’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it fact:
Most people blink 15–20 times per minute – that’s over 20,000 blinks a day!
But when using a screen, your blink rate can drop by half, leading to dry, sore or irritated eyes.

That’s one reason so many of us experience digital eye strain.

💡 Try this: set a reminder to blink during screen time – or stick a post-it on your monitor as a friendly cue!

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Stanmore

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 7pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 6pm

Website

http://www.eye2eyeharrow.co.uk/

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Optician Awards Finalist 2017 & 2108

Eye 2 Eye Opticians is an established independent optician founded by Dipesh and Sneha Patel. Based in Harrow, the husband and wife team have been at the heart of the local Belmont Circle community since they started the practice in 2007 and pride themselves on providing the highest level of care to their patients.

From investing in the latest eye-testing and screening technology to the personalised service each patient receives from the team, Eye 2 Eye can take care of all your eye care and eyewear requirements.