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There is no question that glasses have provided people with a higher quality of life through constantly advancing designs, but did you ever wonder where they started off? The original corrective eyewear solutions were a far cry from the stylish, comfortable and customised versions we are fortunate to have available today. Here is a little look into the history of glasses: The first real experiments with glass to improve viewing came in the shape of small glass spheres invented by the Romans to help read small text. This was thought to have been around 4BC – 65AD. Before any type of solution was attempted to produce glasses that could be worn, handheld frames were created using horn or wood in

When it comes to choosing your glasses, you need to make sure that the lenses you have selected are right for you. There are a number of different lenses available that you can choose from. It all depends on the type of prescription that you need for your eyes. Your optician will advise you on the right lenses for you, however, the choice ultimately comes down to you and your needs.At Harrolds, we have a wide range of lenses to choose from to suit all different kinds of prescriptions. Our range of lenses include; Single Vision Lenses- Single vision lenses will correct your vision for one prescription and focal range only. These lenses are ideal for people who need glasses for

As the leaves fall off the trees and the Christmas adverts make their way on to the television, we’ve had to accept that it is winter. The winter months can pose many dangers, particularly for drivers. The icy roads and shorter daylight hours can be extremely dangerous for driving. Another issue is the winter sun, the low angle of the sun can mean that your sun visor doesn’t offer protection from the bright light. In a recent report from the Department of Transportation, it was stated that around 3,900 people a year are injured in accidents caused by being dazzled by bright light from the sun or car headlights.Glare caused by the sun affects everyone, but it especially affects those

It is widely known that your eyes need light to see. Your sight begins when light enters the eye, the light triggers light-sensitive cells in the back of your eye. This causes signals to be sent from the optic nerve to the brain which is what makes us see.So, if we need light to see, how can we see in the dark? Our eyes can let us see things around us in an incredibly wide range of lighting conditions, from incredibly bright to almost pitch black. This is due to different parts of the eye working together to ensure that you can see in different settings.In dark conditions, three parts of the eye work in unison to allow us to

The temperature outside is swiftly dropping which means winter is nearly here. The cold weather can have a detrimental effect on your eyes. During the winter months, the number of people suffering from conditions such as dry eye rises drastically. This is because the drop in temperature outdoors makes the air become colder and drier. With the reduction of moisture in the air, the surface of the eye loses moisture due to evaporation. As a result, the eye becomes dry and does not produce sufficient tears to keep the eye moist. Dry eye can cause sensitivity to light, a sting and burning sensation in and around the eyes, difficulty driving at night-time and blurred vision. There are various things you

Recently we have had more and more enquiries about children’s contact lenses. Some of the more frequently asked questions we receive are; What age can my children wear contacts? Are they safe? What type of contacts should my child wear? At Harrold’s, we have a large range of contact lenses available for children. Generally, it is recommended that children should start wearing contact lenses between the ages of 11 – 14 years old, however, children as young as age 8 are able to wear them. Every child is different and therefore, each child will start wearing contacts at different ages. It purely depends on their maturity and level of personal hygiene, in order to keep their eyes safe. If you