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Tiffany & Co have always been praised for its elegance, highest quality materials and effortless luxury. So, there’s no surprise then that their eyewear line would carry over the same levels of craftsmanship and attention to detail. But before we dive into exploring their eyewear brands, let’s cover some historic…

Blue light is practically everywhere, the light that travels from the Sun through the atmosphere has shorter, high energy blue light wavelengths that crash with air molecules causing the sky to be blue. Your body uses these natural forms of blue light to regulate its natural sleep and wake patterns…

A Brief Rundown on Cartier The story of Cartier began in 1847 when Louis F Cartier founded the first ever Cartier boutique in Paris after taking over the workshop of his master. 30 years later Louis’s son Alfred took over the company but it was his 3 sons (Louis, Jacques…

Here at Optix Broadgate we fell in love with Lunor – their passion for attention to detail is second to none and the quality of the handmade glasses speaks for itself. Wrapped up in the finest materials to be seen on a frame, Lunor made a name for themselves within…

Summer is nearly here and we have a huge range of eyewear styles ready and waiting for you to update your look. Here at OPTIX Opticians, we’ve been on trend watch for the last six months and are excited to bring you the latest sunglasses styles, for men and women…

The sunny weather from the last few weeks has got us thinking! Whilst we love our glasses, sometimes it’s lovely to have the choice to leave them at home. Choosing non-prescription sunglasses to wear over contact lenses, means you can wander on holiday without having to switch between sunglasses and…

Introducing Maui Jim When we think of Summer, we imagine beaches, sunshine, a warm, tropical breeze, and high quality sunglasses. Now, we’re bringing all the elements of summer to your doorstep in London, with none other than the award-winning Maui Jim sunglasses. The Maui Jim Story The company started off…

  Sunglasses are often viewed as a must-have fashion accessory, whether they are from the high street, or a renowned designer collection. At Optix UK, we firmly believe that having the right frame, colour, shape and lens tint can utterly transform your appearance and the way that people perceive you….

Whether you’re blasting down the pistes in Whistler or sipping a vin chaud in Courchevel, if you’re off to the mountains this spring you’ll need world-class quality eyewear to keep your skiing game on top form. Prescription sunglasses offer excellent clarity of vision, but are liable to fog up in…

If you’ve kept your eyes open the past 12 months, you’ve won’t have escaped the Danish trend seeping into magazines, coffee shops, social media and even into your own home – they call it ‘hygge’. Pronounced ‘hoo-gah’, the word roughly translates into ‘the feeling of comfort’ or ‘being cosy,’ and…