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April 2023

Use Voucher Code: BLUEUV to get Free Blue UV coatings. Save up to £50.

Did you know that digital devices like computers and smart phone screens emit significant amounts of blue light? Prolonged exposure to blue light emitted from these devices has many experts concerned about possible long-term effects of the impact of blue light on eye health and comfort. Tired eyes and headaches are related early symptoms.

One solution is to add blue light lens coatings to your glasses to combat the potentially damaging effects of blue light on the eyes.

At designerglasses.co.uk we offer two  modern blue light and UV protection coatings: the Pristine Blue UV lens coating where the protection is built into the electro-magnetic layer and the Essilor Crizal Prevencia Blue UV lens coating. Both coatings are a premium coating which also have anti-glare layers to help with excess reflections, condensation and smudges from fingerprints.

For a limited time, get Blue UV lens coatings Free when purchasing any prescription glasses or prescription sunglasses. Simply add code BLUEUV at checkout.

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What Are the Best Designer Glasses Brands?

September 2021

What Are the Best Designer Glasses Brands?

Choosing a new pair of glasses can be challenging. Not only do you need to find the right frame for your face and style, but you want to be sure that the glasses are top quality. 

The frames that you choose can have a huge impact on the first impression you make

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Tom Ford Eyewear - Optical and Sunglasses

September 2021

Tom Ford Eyewear - Optical and Sunglasses

If you are thinking of buying a new pair of glasses or sunglasses, look no further. Tom Ford’s stylish trendy designs will leave you with so many to choose from. Tom Fords eyewear sustains the luxury and quality of one of the most highly respected designers in the world along with others such as Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Chanel.

Who is the creator behind the luxury brand ‘Tom Ford’? 

Tom Ford founded his own luxury fashion brand ‘TOM FORD’ in 2005, when he launched his luxurious range of cosmetics followed by an eyewear collection. Before starting his worldwide high-quality franchise, he used to excel as the creative director for Gucci until he found love for his own concept. Now Tom Ford is renowned for classy menswear, top quality fragrances, elegant sunglasses, and glamourous watches. All of these products are very popular amongst the fashion lovers. 

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Why Maui Jim Sunglasses are so popular

September 2021

Why Maui Jim Sunglasses are so popular

Whenever we think of vacations in a warm, tropical location, we think of sandy beaches, many hours of sunshine and a new pair of quality sunglasses. Well, look no further than award winning Maui Jim’s!

These sunglasses truly are the pinnacle of protection from harmful UVa and UVb rays while also disabling glare.

The History of Maui Jim’s

Maui Jim was started off in 1980 by a fisherman called Jim Richards who began selling sunglasses on the pool decks of one of the resorts in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. This appealed to many of the travellers who came to the island who had forgotten or lost their sunglasses. 

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Finding the Perfect Pair: What Glasses Suit My Face Shape?

August 2021

Finding the Perfect Pair: What Glasses Suit My Face Shape?

There’s an art to selecting the perfect pair of glasses. While choosing your spectacles is purely a matter of taste, achieving the perfect aesthetic that enhances your unique features can be challenging. So how do you find glasses that suit the shape of your face? 

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The Benefits of Anti-Glare Lenses for Designer Glasses

August 2021

The Benefits of Anti-Glare Lenses for Designer Glasses

Your glasses are essential for improving your vision, but that’s not all they do. A premium pair of designer glasses fitted with anti-glare lenses will protect your eye health while giving your style a boost.

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How to Avoid Eye Strain When Working from Home

August 2021

How to Avoid Eye Strain When Working from Home

Eye strain can be uncomfortable and affect your work. Find out how to avoid it with Designer Glasses.

The world of work has changed forever. It’s estimated that by 2025, 70% of the global workforce will work remotely. While this comes with various benefits for employees across various industries, the new working-from-home economy comes with a few drawbacks, including an increased risk of eye strain.

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6 Reasons Why Designer Glasses Are Totally Worth It

August 2021

6 Reasons Why Designer Glasses Are Totally Worth It

Designer Glasses come with a slightly higher price tag than off-brand frames. What makes them so much better than the rest?

Your glasses say a lot about who you are. They’re often the first thing people notice about you when you meet them for the first time, and they can be a talking point amongst friends, family and colleagues if you’ve recently acquired a new pair of designer frames.

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Oliver Peoples Cary Grant glasses and sunglasses

March 2021

Oliver Peoples Cary Grant glasses and sunglasses

Cary Grant was an Anglo-American actor born in 1904 who went on to become one of Hollywood’s greatest and most recognised leading men.

One could say the heavier style of the bold acetate material frames were matched to his stature, comparably the Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck were matched to his slighter frame. If you want to stand out in the crowd then the Oliver Peoples Cary Grant glasses are the ones to choose!

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Essilor Lenses

May 2020

Essilor Lenses

We offer Essilor lenses to our customers who want the latest technology and premium products, with the highest level of vision.

We are proud to offer Essilor lenses when shopping on our website for your new glasses or prescription sunglasses.

Please read our blog post to find out which Essilor lens and coating is best suited for your eyewear needs. If you require any more information, please email us at [email protected]

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Designer Prescription Sunglasses

May 2020

Designer Prescription Sunglasses

As the days get sunnier, why not treat yourself to a pair of fabulous designer prescription sunglasses? Look the part and protect your eyes at the same time.

Here at Designer glasses we offer you a great selection of frames at some of the most competitive prices on the Internet.

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The Best food to improve Eye Health

March 2020

The Best food to improve Eye Health

Many people don’t really think about eating to improve your eye health. Of course eating a healthy diet is good for your body and thus also good for your eyes. But there are specific foods that you can eat to target your eye health.

This is important, because our eyes are bombarded with blue light from our mobile phones and computers, as well as UV rays and radiation from sunlight. To counteract some of these effects, think about adding these five foods to your daily diet.

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Which lens coating is beneficial for your lenses?

February 2020

Which lens coating is beneficial for your lenses?

A common mistake when purchasing a pair of spectacles is not spending enough time to choose the correct lens coating, yet this has probably the most important outcome to your eyesight. Lens Coatings affect the appearance, comfort, vision and most importantly the health of the eyes.

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Oliver Peoples

October 2019

Oliver Peoples

Oliver Peoples eyewear started with the opening of their first boutique opticians on Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles in 1987. The founders had a vision of selling eyewear frames that were designed and made in the 'machine age' of the 1920's and 1930's. They began to acquire old unused stock from a liquidated company that had bought up frames from established American manufacturers such as American Optical and Bausch & Lomb. Both of these companies were renowned in the machinery and optical market at the time and supplied many American eyewear brands with eyeglasses.

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The 'Big Four' Fashion Weeks

September 2019

The 'Big Four' Fashion Weeks

September is the big fashion month, with the so called ‘Big Four’ fashion events taking place. For 2019, the fall fashion season is kicked off with New York Fashion Week followed by London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and then closing out with the Paris Fashion Week.

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Natural Remedies for Tired Eyes

October 2018

Natural Remedies for Tired Eyes

In this day and age, our eyes are working overdrive. Not only are our eyes being bombarded by various environmental factors, but many of us spend hours every day working on a PC or messaging on our phones or playing video games. Whatever it is, our eyes have to work hard all the time. So, why not use some natural remedies to help your tired eyes rejuvenate and relax. This will also help the long-term health of your eyes!

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How to spot Fake replicas

July 2017

How to spot Fake replicas

With the summer holidays coming up, it may be time for the beach, the pool, travelling or just strolling around the city - time to wear sunglasses! It is also a time to perhaps spruce up your look and splurge for some new sunglasses. There are so many sunglasses out there and so many places to buy them, both on the high street and on the internet. How do you make sure that you are getting the real deal?

Glasses to make you look younger

June 2017

Glasses to make you look younger

Wearing glasses is no longer a stigma. In fact, young people are wearing glasses, even if they don’t need them! Glasses are now a fashion statement. So, don’t worry about having to wear glasses. Also, there is such a wide range of eyewear to choose from, you don’t have to worry about looking old or boring! Glasses are now considered a fashion accessory, so why not choose the ones that make you look younger and fashionable or choose several glasses for different occasions.

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National Glaucoma Awareness Week

June 2017

National Glaucoma Awareness Week

The goal of National Glaucoma Awareness Week, supported by the International Glaucoma Association (IGA) is to increase general awareness of Glaucoma and the need for regular eye exams. Glaucoma is known as the ‘silent thief of sight’ because it gradually damages the optic nerve and if untreated can eventually lead to vision loss.

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Wedding Season

May 2017

Wedding Season

Summer is on it's way which means wedding season is nearly upon us. There is lots to think about if you are a bride that wears glasses or even a guest who wants to make a special impression. There are many options for eyewear for weddings so choose a pair of frames that best suits your style and outfit.

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Sun Awareness

May 2017

Sun Awareness

Sun Awareness Week is a campaign spear-headed by the British Association of Dermatologists and is a way to get people to be aware of the potential harm too much exposure to the sun can have. This also means the skin around your eyes, which is actually much more sensitive to sun than the skin on the rest of your body. Also, everyone is aware that too much sun can be harmful to skin, but too much sun can also be harmful to your eyes.

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Using sustainable design

February 2017

Using sustainable design

The new trend in consumer goods is ‘up-cycling’. What is up-cycling you ask? Up-cycling refers to using waste or unwanted materials into new materials or products. In other words, creative re-use. You probably have already seen products from the up-cycling trend, just didn’t know the term! Up-cycling is also now being incorporated into eyewear.

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Tiffany - New York since 1837

December 2016

Tiffany - New York since 1837

The iconic Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Tiffany and John Young. Originally the company sold stationery and later added jewellery to its product line-up. The Tiffany brand became widely known thanks to the mail order catalogue it launched in 1845. Using its now hallmark blue colour, the catalogue quickly became known as the ‘Blue Book’ and was widely sought after.

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Eyewear for Night Time and Sensitive Eyes

November 2016

Eyewear for Night Time and Sensitive Eyes

As we get older, our night time vision deteriorates. But don’t panic, there is eyewear that can help with that. Most people begin having trouble as the sunsets and when night time sets in and lights begin to glare. This is normal and usually not a problem for normal activities, but many people find that driving at night becomes difficult.

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Phillipe Starck

October 2016

Phillipe Starck

Philippe Starck has become one of the iconic designers of his time. Known for his architectural designs and industrially inspired designs, Starck actually began his career under the tutelage of French designer Pierre Cardin.

Having studied interior architecture, so far, Starck has designed a vast and eclectic range of things, from hotels, to toothbrushes, to bathroom fixtures, to chairs, to sunglasses.

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Festival Fashion

August 2016

Festival Fashion

Summer is of course the best time to show off your sunglasses! There's nothing like getting into the fray with a new pair of sunglasses. There are lots of fun, funky, fashionable and flash frames to be seen in this year. Some designers have come up with new colours and bold shapes, while others have upgraded classic styles. August is a great time to update your look with a new pair of sunglasses. Here are some of the hottest styles available:

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Best of European Design

July 2016

Best of European Design

European sunglass and eyewear designers have created leading international brands that rank among the top in the world. We stock a wide range of designer sunglasses by European designers and one surely to both fit your fashion needs, as well as budget. Here are some of the top European designers you should consider when buying your next pair of sunglasses:

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The rise of the Aviator

January 2016

The rise of the Aviator

Some styles simply do not go out of fashion. For sunglasses it’s the ubiquitous Aviator sunglasses. Aviators were developed by Bausch & Lomb in the 1930s for American fighter pilots, to help them handle the increased glare from the sun which was making the pilots nauseous.

Planes were flying higher and faster than before and the existing goggles were no longer viable. Bauch & Lomb created and patented the Aviator sunglasses.

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Caught in the frame

December 2015

Caught in the frame

Everyone knows that a pair of glasses that suits one person may not suit another. This is because of the difference in face shape. Knowing what type of glasses suit your particular face shape will help you find the frames that best suit you and flatter your features.

Face shapes are generally divided into four categories: heart, oval, round and square. The following categories give a rough guideline on what shape of glasses will best suit your face.

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Why it’s important to take care of your eyes

September 2015

Why it’s important to take care of your eyes

Your eyes are your windows on the world so it’s important to give them the best care possible. Damage to eyes from UV rays is irreparable and the damage is actually cumulative, which means wearing the right eyeglasses is important for long-term protection - this goes both for sunglasses and prescription glasses. Also, what many people also don’t realise is that children’s eyes are especially vulnerable to UV damage. This means that getting children into the habit of wearing sunglasses from an early age is increasingly important.

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