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Optometrist checking a patient's eyes at Direct Vision Opticians Birmingham

Eye floaters: what they are and when to worry

Most eye floaters are harmless, but some changes need checking the same day. Here's how to tell the difference.

Eye floaters: what they are and when to worry

Most eye floaters are harmless, but some changes need checking the same day. Here's how to tell the difference.

Person working at a computer screen wearing glasses for desk work

Eye strain and tired eyes: causes, tips and whe...

Why screens, dark evenings and central heating leave eyes tired, with simple tips and when an eye test helps.

Eye strain and tired eyes: causes, tips and whe...

Why screens, dark evenings and central heating leave eyes tired, with simple tips and when an eye test helps.

Patient choosing glasses with an NHS voucher in Birmingham

Can you get free glasses on Attendance Allowanc...

Attendance Allowance, PIP and DLA don't on their own give you an NHS voucher for glasses. Here's who does qualify, and the scheme that may still help.

Can you get free glasses on Attendance Allowanc...

Attendance Allowance, PIP and DLA don't on their own give you an NHS voucher for glasses. Here's who does qualify, and the scheme that may still help.

Zeiss varifocal lenses at Direct Vision Opticians Birmingham

What are varifocals? How they work, cost and ge...

Varifocals let you see far, middle and near distances through one pair of glasses. Here's how they work, what they cost and how to get used to them quickly.

What are varifocals? How they work, cost and ge...

Varifocals let you see far, middle and near distances through one pair of glasses. Here's how they work, what they cost and how to get used to them quickly.

Optometrist carrying out an eye test in Birmingham

How long does an eye test take, and what happens?

Most eye tests take 20 to 30 minutes. Here's what happens in each part of the appointment, how to prepare and how long to allow if you're choosing glasses too.

How long does an eye test take, and what happens?

Most eye tests take 20 to 30 minutes. Here's what happens in each part of the appointment, how to prepare and how long to allow if you're choosing glasses too.

Eye test at Direct Vision Opticians in Birmingham

How much is an eye test in the UK? Prices expla...

An eye test can be completely free on the NHS, or a private examination usually costs between about £25 and £40. Here's who pays what, and what you get for...

How much is an eye test in the UK? Prices expla...

An eye test can be completely free on the NHS, or a private examination usually costs between about £25 and £40. Here's who pays what, and what you get for...