Which? Survey shows Customer Satisfaction Highest at Independent Opticians

Highest Customer Satisfaction at Independent Opticians The latest Which? Survey reveals independent opticians achieved the highest satisfaction rates from customers. Which? surveyed 8,465 members (last carried out in 2014) to reveal the best and worst places to have an eye test and buy glasses. Independent opticians came top overall,  with a customer rating of 87%, […]

Warnings Against Use of Novelty Contact Lenses

Leading optical institutions are highlighting the dangers of using novelty contact lenses at Halloween and during the festive season. Moorfields Eye Hospital and the General Optical Council (GOC) have urged party-goers to use cosmetic contact lenses safely this Halloween. Around 21% of people aged 25-34 use such contacts each year, and the dangers are clear – […]

Don’t Swerve a Sight Test Campaign

Whitby & Co opticians support a new campaign from Association of Optometrists, which calls for regular eye tests for drivers to become compulsory. Don’t Swerve a Sight Test highlights the dangers of driving with poor vision, which causes an estimated 2900 road casualties every year. Self-reporting is ineffective Current driving eyesight rules stipulate that the driver must read […]

Whitby & Co Winter Sale

Why not freshen up your eyewear in time for the festive season? Or choose gifts from our range of designer sunglasses? Whitby & Co opticians will be offering reductions on frames and sunglasses from now until the end of December. With a wide range of participating brands such as Porsche, Starck, Tom Ford and Prodesign, you’ll […]

Can hot tea help to prevent glaucoma?

Can a hot tea help prevent Glaucoma? Research has suggested that drinking hot tea may help to reduce the incidence of glaucoma, according to a US study. However, experts point out that no clear causal link has been established and further studies are required. The study consisted of 1678 participants, 84 of whom had glaucoma. […]