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Ever struggled to read your phone screen outdoors? Been distracted from the road by blinding light? Or squinted to see boats out at sea on a sunny day?  You’ve been the victim of glare. Glare occurs when rays of light hit horizontal surfaces (e.g. a road, a lake or a…

Renowned for its durability, comfort and remarkable aesthetic, natural buffalo horn is the ideal material for crafting eyewear. For thousands of years humans have prized horn for its beauty and strength. Today, world-class designers including Cartier, Lindberg and Hoffmann Horn turn to this unique material to offer wearers an unparalleled…

Eyes feeling itchy, red, swollen? Hay fever season is upon us – London’s iconic plane trees are releasing clouds of pollen into April’s dusty air, affecting thousands of Londoners across the capital. It’s estimated that one in five Brits suffer from this allergy, but did you know that your symptoms…

As one of the best independent opticians in London, OPTIX is proud to stock an exceptional collection of glasses frames handpicked from designers around the globe. But where you go to unearth the world’s most exclusive new eyewear trends? I’ve just returned from MIDO – the largest and most prestigious…

Unconventional, commanding, timeless – DITA Eyewear sets the gold standard in eyewear design around the globe. Now, you can find DITA glasses in London, France, the USA and beyond. Let’s delve a little deeper to find out more about this universally popular frame designer… The pioneering brand has grown a…

Pantone 16-1546: an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge. – Pantone Colour of the Year 2019   Every January, the Pantone Colour Institute announces its highly anticipated ‘Colour of the Year.’ The chosen hue is endowed with enormous influence,…

Ørgreen glasses for the eyewear connoisseur. Designed in Denmark and meticulously handcrafted in Japan, Ørgreen frames are the offspring of two great design cultures. Scandinavian minimalism goes hand in hand with Japanese precision to make Ørgreen glasses some of the most sought-after eyewear on the planet – and as one…

Last year was dominated by 90s nostalgia, wire edging and round tortoiseshell frames, but the New Year brings a swathe of exciting new designer glasses and sunglasses trends for 2019. We’ve been keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest eyewear styles that will be furnishing your face over…

Still scrambling around for last minute Christmas gifts? Whether you’re stuck for an office Secret Santa or on the hunt for stocking stuffer ideas, essential eyewear accessories could be the perfect solution for your bespectacled loved ones and colleagues! Get inspired with Optix’s Christmas glasses gift suggestions… This is Not…

Autumn is upon us! Leaves are blemishing in beautiful amber colours – with the many wonderful visual changes around our environment this magical season also brings out cold temperatures and strong cold winds, which our eyes aren’t too fond of. Dry eye Syndrome occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough…