It’s that time of year again when we’re getting dolled up for the Christmas party, putting on more make up than we would ever usually wear and perhaps getting a little bit merry. Although it may be the season of...

I can tell that the Summer of 2018 is well and truly behind us, just from what my patients are telling me! With cooler weather and the impact of heating and air conditioning, there are far more complaints about watery...

Although we have had an absolutely glorious Summer, which definitely makes a change for the UK, it appears that Autumn is now upon us bringing with it a change in fashion and styles to get us through chillier months. Wandering...

I probably hear comments daily, about people telling me they can “never keep their glasses clean”, that they “always show up marks” or “look greasy all the time”. Personally I can’t handle looking through my glasses when there’s a smudge...

Eyesight problems can develop at any age, so it’s especially important to start checking children’s eyes early on to reduce the possibilities of sight issues emerging. Healthy eyesight helps children to progress both socially and while learning, so it’s crucial...

You probably saw the announcement recently that the Police are about to start a pilot where, in three areas in the south of England, they will check the vision of drivers at every opportunity. Any drivers who fail to reach...

We have recently introduced a fantastic new brand to our eye wear collection. Hook LDN is a British eye wear brand that specialises in creating high quality styles that are heavily influenced by music and fashion. Hook LDN was created...

Looking for a quick guide to contact lenses or advice on caring for contact lenses? Look no further! Whether you’re a seasoned contact lens wearer changing from dailies to weeklies or you’re thinking about making the switch from spectacles to...

Summer 2018 is going to be up there in the memory of fantastic summers! It has been great and I am sure that you have been going through as much sunscreen as I have! It did make me think, when...

This year is shaping up to be a good year so far for us here at Richard Petrie’s. Not only have we had two award nominations and celebrated Joanna’s wedding, but this year sees us reaching a great milestone of...

Whilst the summer season gives us lots of warm weather, longer days and holidays, it also brings along a host of factors that can affect your eyes. We tend to look after our health and skin more during the summer...

Richard Petrie Optometrists' social media whizz, Emma, talks about the new Spring/Summer fashion trends for 2018 and the most fashionable frames in stock this season.  It’s a good job the Spring/Summer fashion this year is hot because the weather certainly...