Congratulations to Abigayle, Winner of The Eyecare Awards Dispensing Optician of the Year 2024
We cannot contain our excitement as we proudly announce that our very own Abigayle has been awarded the prestigious title of Dispensing Optician of the Year at the National EyeCare Awards in Glasgow. It was truly a night to remember as the leading lights of the optical industry gathered for a sumptuous gala evening. The […]
Our secret to being thin and confident
Finding the ideal pair of glasses may be really difficult for those of us who need a high prescription. Even after spending more to have them thinned, most lenses sold by high street opticians remain unattractive and heavy making spectacles uncomfortable and unattractive. But what if we told you that there was a lens that […]
National Eye Health Week -September 18th to 24th
See and be seen in National Eye Health Week? During the period from September 18th to the 24th, Allegro Optical enthusiastically celebrates National Eye Health Week. As usual, compassion, devotion, and providing great customer service remain at the forefront of the event. Various organisations, companies, and eye health professionals are uniting with a shared objective […]
Today’s ‘Team Blog’ is all about one of our team members here at Allegro Optical – Rebecca Crawshaw
“Meet The Team” is a regular interview series, which allows us to chat with some members of our team. We talk to them in-depth about their careers, creative processes, their vision and eyewear. Allegro Optical’s James Brooks, talks to Optical Assistant, Rebecca Crawshaw. JB – How long have you worked for Allegro Optical, and tell […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘See The Best’ – Award winning eyecare in Meltham, Greenfield and now Marsden
A brand new practice arrives in the heart of Marsden We are thrilled to announce that our brand new practice opened last Saturday in the picturesque village of Marsden. The new premises is located at 30 Peel Street in the centre of the Marsden village and was opened by Carol Baxter, Musical Director of the […]
#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