The Referee Knows Best
james Ian John-Lewis It's not every day you get a world class boxing referee come into your store but when Ian John-Lewis was invited to come into SelectSpecs and undergo the…
Under Review: Infinity, Savannah and Antares Frames (Video)
The very kind people at Selectspecs let me review six of their lovely frames that won't burn a hole in your wallet with price tags all under £70 - including a pair that…
Polarised Sunglasses
You’ve probably heard of polarised sunglasses by now, with a wide range of designer brands now offering many of their popular styles in the extra protective lens. But what exactly are polarised…
Halloween Costumes for Glasses Wearers
We are celebrating the ghoulish, ghostly and spooky time of year – Halloween. How about getting some new glasses for the upcoming season? Just because the sun isn’t tanning your pale limbs,…
Choosing The Right Frames For Your Face Shape
The wide variety of different styles and shaped glasses make choosing the right pair no easy task. As well as supporting your vision with quality lenses, your glasses should fit…
My Experience with Migraines and Aura
At the tender age of 11, I started to notice that every so often my vision suddenly changed and the world around me was odd. After years of countless scans…
Frames to buy when you’ve won the Lottery
Glasses might not be the first thing on top of your list if you won the lottery, perhaps it's a country mansion, a Ferrari or even your own island somewhere…
Keeping your glasses clean – How to and Tips!
We wash our clothes to keep them clean after we wear them; so why are glasses any different? Natural salts and oils in your skin can have a negative impact on your…
My First OCT Advanced Eye Test at SelectSpecs Opticians
I have been wearing glasses for a few years now, my eyesight is not exactly terrible but as I suffer from really irritating migraines with aura, its important to me…
Behind The Specs
Eyewear is by all means a necessity and a frill at the same time, but when it comes to quirky facts about it, can you think of any interesting pieces…