Being a mum is one of the toughest, most rewarding jobs out there. With Mother’s Day coming up next week, what better time to show your mum how grateful you are for all her hard work than splashing out on a pampering Mother’s Day gift. Whether you’re shopping for your mum, grandma or mother-in-law, all … Continue reading “Top 3 Eye Treats for Mother’s Day”

Do you want the special someone in your life to say “WOOW” when they open up your Valentine’s Day gift? Your bespectacled beauty is certain to smile when you present them with a pair of trendy, fashion-forward WOOW glasses from Karen Lockyer Optometrists. WOOW eyewear is the latest up and coming brand to reach our … Continue reading “Things That Make You Go “WOOW” On Valentine’s”

At Karen Lockyer Optometrists, we know that people often have some trepidation about using contact lenses. That’s why we supply plenty of information around the process and offer a free trial session before your first consultation so that first step is easier to take. Are contact lenses safe? Like many products that we use in … Continue reading “Transform 2019 with Contact Lenses”

Christmas is a time for overindulgence and expanding waistlines, but could your festive feast actually have benefits to your eye health? Many ingredients in a traditional Christmas dinner contain nutrients that can boost your vision. Here at Karen Lockyer Opticians in Clapham, we’re on hand to guide you through the healthy and unhealthy food at … Continue reading “Christmas Dinner: A Festive Feast for Your Eyes”

Kids are full of energy and always ready to run around, play hard, fall down and get back up again. Just as we give our children freedom, we also teach them about the importance of looking after themselves and their possessions, whether they’re crossing roads on the way to school, playing sports or brushing their … Continue reading “Our Top Tips for Looking After Children’s Glasses”

Classic British Styles with a Twist!  ‘Paul Smith’ was founded by Sir Paul Smith in 1970 when he opened his first store – Paul Smith “Vêtement Pour Homme” in Nottingham. He sold well established clothing labels, alongside pieces that he designed himself. The store was a mere three square meters and originally only sold men’s … Continue reading “Quintessentially British: Paul Smith Eyewear”

Ever thought about how Ray-Ban came about and became a massive culture symbol around the world? For a good 80 years, Ray-Ban sunglasses have been the go-to fashion accessory for celebrities, athletes, political figures and the general public. They were first made with the sole purpose of shielding pilots’ eyes from the intense blue and … Continue reading “Ray Ban Sunglasses: A Tale Of Aviators and Wayfarers”

Perfect eyesight does not necessarily mean your eyes are in perfect health.  In fact, the earliest signs of glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts and some diabetic eye problems are undetectable without a comprehensive eye examination and can cause irreversible damage if left untreated.  The earlier symptoms are identified the easier a condition is to rectify, but … Continue reading “Why Should I Book a 4D Advanced Eye Scan?”

A wardrobe staple of A-list icons including Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Downey Jnr, Beyoncé, Jonny Depp and Harrison Ford, Oliver Peoples has become the eyewear byword for sartorial style. Inspired by its Californian roots and early-20th century craftsmanship, each pair of retro styled glasses is meticulously handmade with the highest quality materials, rendering Oliver Peoples one … Continue reading “Oliver Peoples: Hand Made Vintage Style Eyewear”

Orthokeratology: Vision Correction While You Sleep Fed up of depending on glasses or contact lenses during the day? If you wish there was a way to correct your vision without laser eye surgery then Orthokeratology could be the solution for you. Orthokeratology lenses (or Ortho K lenses) are state-of-the-art overnight contact lenses that temporarily reshape … Continue reading “Orthokeratology: Overnight Vision Correction”