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What’s the difference between a standard pair of sunglasses and a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses in the UK? Quite a lot, as it happens! This world-famous, award-winning eyewear brand makes some of the best polarised sunglasses in the world. Starting Small, Believing Big    A love of colour and a…

This spring, why not treat yourself to a new pair of luxury glasses or sunglasses from Dior eyewear? As we welcome in the warmer weather, a pair of quality sunglasses will soon be essential. If you’d prefer to spoil yourself with some new frames for everyday wear, our team can…

Ah, Paris! There is perhaps no other city in the world that embodies sensuality, sophistication and style as effortlessly as the French capital. Known as the city of love, Paris certainly has an irresistible charm to it that cannot be replicated. Fortunately, however, it’s possible to channel the city’s unique…

It’s that time of year when Pantone’s colour experts comb all corners of the globe looking for new trending hues to find their official colour of the year. Drawing inspiration from fashion, films, architecture, artists, and travel destinations, each year, the chosen colour will influence designs and styles around the…

Every new year brings a new season of fashion trends for eyewear in the UK, and an opportunity for a whole new look. We love fashion here at OPTIX, in fact, our owner and main dispensing optician, Marc, has even worked on Dolce and Gabbana designs, as well as reviewing…

There’s no better way to stamp some panache on your Christmas wardrobe than with a new pair of specs. With 5 days to spend with your Christmas bubble, 6 person parties held under heaters on restaurant terraces, and as many Zoom meetups as you can squeeze in, there’s still going…

Why wear glasses? Have you been advised to wear them by your optician? Or do you just like the way they look? Maybe it’s a combination of both, and why not?! Whether you wear glasses for fashion or because you have a prescription, there’s no reason you shouldn’t make your…

Lindberg is synonymous with luxury. This high-end Danish eyewear brand has always taken the finest materials and the very latest in eyewear technology to create stunning, minimalist designs. It’s no wonder the brand has won over 100 international design awards, with recognition year on year for its impressive new collections….

Are you spending long hours in front of the glare of your computer screen, whether at home or under the fluorescent lights of the office? Are your eyes feeling the strain? Or perhaps as the days draw in, you’re spending more time dealing with the visual challenges of driving in…

“Starck Eyes is discreet, it’s philosophical and high-tech.” – the words of Starck Eyes founder, Phillippe Starck. His eyewear offerings are just the latest in a long line of innovative creations that this famous architect and designer has produced. It’s a brand we’re proud to stock at OPTIX Opticians at…