Helping leading brass player Steve Ridler to See The Music and more
When Steve Ridler contacted us, he had recently been to his local high street optical chain optician and was somewhat disappointed with the glasses he was prescribed. He had taken his music stand to the eye exam appointment with him, along with some sheet music. Steve had told his Optician where he needed his music […]
Cataracts are no obstacle for EEb Tuba player Peter
Cataracts won’t stop Peter from seeing the music Peter Minshull, an EEb bass player from Cheshire, is a dear friend and regular client of Allegro Optical. Peter was one of our earliest clients and when he came in recently for his annual checkup, it was great to see him again. Peter, a retired civil engineer […]
James Brooks talks to Cory Band’s Tommy Tynan
Allegro Optical’s James Brooks, talks to Cory Band Principal Eb Tuba player, Tommy Tynan. They cover topics from how Tommy started playing, to how his new glasses from Allegro Optical have helped not only with his playing, but in everyday life as well. JB: “First of all Tommy, can you tell us how you ended […]
For performers, clear vision is about more than wishful thinking.
A need to see the music and more Sara Louise Craven, lead vocalist of the rock band Kings Of Wishful Thinking, came to Allegro Optical not so much out of a need to see the music as it was out of a desire to see more. Cables, mic stands, microphones, foot pedals, speakers, lighting, instruments, […]
Best of British, Open
In spite of the sad news of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, there has still been a small, but respectful, celebration at Allegro Optical, The Musicians’ Optician. Practice Manager James Brooks, who plays for “The World famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band”, has been celebrating his band’s win at the 168th British Open […]
Promoting Performers Eye Health
Performers’ visual challenges In July some members of the Allegro Optical team travelled to the Department of Music at the University of York to co-host a networking and knowledge exchange event. The aims of the seminar were to raise awareness of the visual challenges faced by performing artists. Delegates discussed the specific visual requirements of […]
“It’s not always just about refraction”
Allegro Optical is making a name for itself as the “Musicians Optician” Specialising in performing arts eye care, the group is the nation’s largest optician dedicated to providing better vision for performers. The eyecare professionals working at Allegro Optical are dedicated to improving the lives of performing artists affected by deteriorating vision. Millions of musicians […]
Visual Health and Performing Arts
As the UK’s only BAPAM registered performing arts specialist optician, we are often asked what’s so special about musicians’ eyes? The simple answer is nothing, they are no different to that of a pilot, plumber or podiatrist. However, the way performance artists use their eyes is. Performance artists have specific eye care needs: for example, […]
#SeeTheMusic and More – Blepharitis and the performing artist
Blepharitis and the performing arts professional As the UK’s only performing arts eye care specialist practice and the only optician registered with BAPAM, we understand the negative impact eye conditions can have on careers. We have assisted performing arts professionals such as musicians, dancers, singers, presenters, and technicians, such as sound engineers and AV technicians, […]
Now Yanna can see the music
A talented pianist’s search for help to see the music In this blog, we look at how a talented and inspiring Pianist was helped by our specialist musicians’ glasses. Yanna is a fascinating woman, and it has been a pleasure to collaborate with her. Her music history encompasses the traditions of her family’s heritage, (Asia […]
