Inspiration for specs to suit your face shape
When it comes to picking out your next pair of glasses it can be hard to know where to begin.
Supporting your move to contact lenses
Thinking of making the move to contact lenses? We spoke to our Contact Lens Optician Sam Culham to find out
Focus on long sightedness
You’ve no doubt heard the term, but do you know what long sightedness actually means? Read on to find out
The facts about eye floaters
If you have ever looked at a plain backdrop and noticed the odd dark dot or squiggle swimming around in
Focus on short sightedness
We’ve all heard the terms short sightedness and long sightedness but do you know what they really mean? In the
Picking the right lenses for you
When you come to buying your next pair of glasses your thoughts are probably focused on hunting out the right
Sunglasses aren’t just for grown ups
Summer’s here and if you are a parent, you will no doubt be familiar with the daily challenge of making
Looking after your lenses
Contact lenses offer a really convenient alternative if you are a regular glasses wearer, but it is important you are
Finding frames to suit your hair colour
Ever wondered why some pairs of glasses just instantly look right when you try them on while others somehow jar?
Winter Eyecare
The winter months can pose a few challenges for your eye health. Thankfully there is some very simple winter eyecare
Make eyecare your New Year’s resolution
The start of a new year is a great time to think about how you can make changes that will
Real benefits of extended eye tests
At Patrick & Menzies we believe in giving our patients all the time they need for a comprehensive eye test.
Tips to help you stop losing your specs
As any glasses wearer will tell you, there is nothing more annoying than losing your specs. And sometimes it’s hard
Patrick & Menzies celebrates opening of Manningtree branch
It’s exciting times for Patrick & Menzies as we celebrate the opening of our fourth North Essex branch. The new Manningtree
What happens at a child’s eye test?
Have you ever wondered what happens at a child’s eye test? Keeping on top of your child’s eye health from
Making sure your vision is the best it can be
If you are due an eye test, need to replace your glasses or are thinking of switching to contact lenses
Hay fever eyecare
Watery eyes, runny nose, constant sneezing – for many these are signs that summer is on the way and hay
Choosing the right sunglasses
There’s much more to choosing the right sunglasses than finding a pair that looks stylish. In fact investing in a