March 30, 2020
Keeping our clients safe and well during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Firstly, Steve and I hope you, your family and loved ones remain safe and well in these difficult times. We’ve attempted to write this post several times over the course of the last week. But quite frankly the situation was changing quicker than we could […]
Read ArticleMarch 27, 2020
To bling or not to bling – Now there’s a question I personally love a bit of bling, but let’s be honest who doesn’t? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not going all out Mr T, (now there is a man who likes his bling!), but I do enjoy the odd sparkly earrings and blingy necklaces […]
Read ArticleMarch 23, 2020
To all our customers and anyone in need of eye care In the midst of the current Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, we have decided to take extra measures going forward to protect our customers and our team members from unnecessary exposure. We will now only provide emergency and urgent eye care only to help keep […]
Read ArticleMarch 20, 2020
It’s nearly Mothering Sunday, and Xanthe looks at some of the things she could thank her Mum for It will soon be Mother’s Day and up and down the country lots of lovely Mums will be spoiled by their loved ones. Whether it’s with cards, flowers, chocolates and best mum ever teddy bears, we all […]
Read ArticleMarch 18, 2020
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name used for the group of eye conditions which cause damage to the optic nerve. This damage can ultimately cause sight loss. Our optic nerve is the wire that connects the brain and the eye together. It sends visual information from one to the other. There is a misconception […]
Read ArticleMarch 16, 2020
As a BAPAM accredited practitioner, Amy is helping musicians to see the music We are delighted to share with you the fantastic news that Optometrist Amy Ogden is now a registered practitioner with the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM). BAPAM is an umbrella organisation for performing arts medicine, which was established at the […]
Read ArticleMarch 14, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) As a healthcare provider, the team at Allegro Optical Opticians are constantly striving to deliver the very highest clinical and hygiene standards possible. These standards always include regular hand washing and the cleaning of all our equipment between each client. However, given the threat that we are all facing from COVID-19, we have […]
Read ArticleMarch 13, 2020
Now I don’t want to sound patronising, but I wondered how many of you lovely readers really do know the best way to clean your spectacles? Many of us spend a fair amount of time choosing a spectacle frame, I know I do. We all worry “Do these glasses suit me?” “Does the frame go […]
Read ArticleMarch 11, 2020
Two Cult Eyewear Brands, a brief history There are hundreds of brands associated with eyewear, but few have a history which has stood the test of time. It is always interesting to see how a company has grown. Usually from humble origins and through tough economic climates. Quality prevails and here is the history of […]
Read ArticleMarch 9, 2020
Coincidences do happen Life is full of coincidences but can you imagine my surprise when I answered a phone call from a fellow cellist who shared not only a love of my favourite instrument but also my name and star sign. Following an internet search Cellist, Cheryl Hale contacted Allegro Optical in December 2019. She […]
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