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 […]
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 […]
Our James talks about life at Brighouse & Rastrick
Q: Hi James, What is your current role here at Allegro Optical? A: My current role with Allegro Optical is as an Assistant Optical Manager. As we are a business that is growing rapidly, I find myself turning my hand to many different aspects of the business. I am really enjoying learning the ins and […]
“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 […]
#SeeTheMusic and More – Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight
Eye conditions and the performing arts professional Being the only performing arts eye care specialist in the UK as well as the only optician registered with BAPAM , we fully understand how issues with the eyes can negatively affect a performer’s career. Musicians, dancers, singers, presenters, camera operators, sound engineers, and video technicians have all […]
#SeeTheMusic and More -Floaters and Flashes, what are they and should you worry?
A floater is a small spot in your vision that is caused by tiny particles of collagen or protein that form in the jelly-like substance in the centre of the eye
#SeeTheMusic and More – Dry eye, it’s a blinking nuisance
Dry eye disorders and the performing arts professional Being the UK’s only performing arts eye care specialists and the only optician registered with the British Association For Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM), we understand first-hand how eye disorders can negatively impact a career. Artists such as musicians, dancers, singers, presenters and technicians, including camera operators, sound […]
#SeeTheMusic and More – Cataracts, are they clouding your performance?
Being the UK’s only performing arts eye care specialists and the only optician registered with the British Association For Performing Arts Medicine
#SeeTheMusic and More – Presbyopia and performing arts professionals
Presbyopia affects performing arts professionals slowly over time and may present some with career-limiting consequences
