Healthy eyes
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February 20, 2023Over the past few years, we have certainly become more aware of the environmental impact of our daily choices. Many of us strive to use more sustainable products in our everyday lives, however, sustainable eyewear is often overlooked. Fortunately, there are now excellent 'green' options available that not only provide visual clarity but also help reduce our carbon footprint. Many designer brands now offer a wide range of stylish and fashionable frames, so you can look and feel good about your purchase. Here are some of our favourite sustainable eyewear ranges available at Spex4less: Botaniq Botaniq is a sustainable brand, carefully crafted by experts with the planet in mind. Furthermore, every element of Botaniq eyewear is designed to minimize its environmental impact. As a result, you can still enjoy a stylish look today, without compromising the health of our planet tomorrow. Check out some of our favourites here, and for more options browse the full collection. [gallery columns="4"
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November 09, 2022The clocks have gone back and the days are shorter, forcing us to spend more time driving in the dark. Our vision is compromised in darkness, making nighttime the most dangerous time to be on the road. To help you stay safe, we’ve put together a useful guide for identifying the challenges of night driving and the precautions you can take to improve your night driving experience. The Main Challenges of Driving at Night Reduced Visibility - One of the main reasons that night driving is so hazardous is that darkness limits visibility to around 250 feet. This creates a slower reaction time and makes it harder to judge the speed and proximity of other vehicles. Headlight Glare - The headlights of oncoming vehicles can dazzle us and cause blurred vision and momentary blindness. Some Drivers will inadvertently slow down when another vehicle is coming toward them causing issues for drivers behind them. Animals & Pedestrians - Nocturnal animals such as foxes and badgers or pedestrians wearing dark
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May 26, 2022There are so many different glasses styles to choose from, that finding the right pair to suit you can be tricky. However, the most important question to consider when it comes to finding your perfect fit is - what is your face shape? Read on to learn what the common face shapes are, and recommendations for the type of glasses frames that will look fantastic on you. Oblong Face Shape Oblong faces are rectangular in shape. They are long and slender with a straight cheek line and a prominent chin. Frames with more depth, such as a bold square shape, will offset the length of your face. Decorative details and different colours and textures will add some width to your face. Avoid narrow and rectangular frames as they will make your face appear longer. To highlight the natural balance of your face, a cat-eye frame with upswept corners will emphasise your cheekbones. Diamond Face Shape Diamond-shaped faces are the rarest face shape. They have a narrow eye line and jawline with high, dramatic