Your eyecare guide for family holidays
When it comes to family holidays, there are plenty of things to think about and we want to take the question of how to keep your eyes healthy off your plate. Read on to discover our easy eye health tips for the whole family. UV Protection First and foremost, make sure everyone in the family […]
What are the benefits of wearing polarised sunglasses?
Not all sunglasses are created equal. With summer in full swing, it’s more important than ever to think about your eye health when it comes to sun safety. In this post, we explore some of the benefits of wearing polarised sunglasses for driving and more. What Are Polarised Sunglasses? Polarised sunglasses are engineered to reduce […]
Contact lenses – your new look for summer?
As a glasses wearer, have you ever considered switching over to contact lenses? With summer now here, contact lenses can provide the freedom and flexibility to be as active or adventurous as you like. Read on to discover some of the benefits of wearing contact lenses, as well as our top contact lens recommendations. Why […]
The importance of UV protection for your eyes
As the sun starts to show itself a little more and spring starts to bring warmer and longer days, it’s important to protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. That’s right, even in spring the sun’s rays can damage our eyes! Luckily, you can protect your vision by wearing sunglasses. What are UV rays? […]
How Can An OCT Scan Help To Detect Glaucoma?
At Ashdown and Collins, we have invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including our top of the range Topcon Triton Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scan, which can be used to detect glaucoma. What Is an OCT Eye Scan Of The Eye? The OCT scan captures detailed 3D cross-sectional images of the layers of retinal tissue that […]
Now stocking Cutler & Gross frames!
As the leading independent opticians practice in Queen’s Park and Kensal Rise, we always strive to offer our customers the very best and latest in eyewear fashion. That’s why we’re so excited to announce that we’ve recently added Cutler & Gross frames to our existing wide range of fashionable frames. We carefully curate our frame […]