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 […]
#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 […]
Meet the Team: Abigayle Doe, B.Sc. FBDO – Dispensing Optician/Training Manager
Dispensing Optician and Training Manager Abigayle Doe Here at Allegro Optical, we pride ourselves in having a very supportive and accomplished team. Being the UK’s leading specialist musicians optician we couldn’t have got to where we are today without our team. Today we have the pleasure of getting to know Abigayle Doe a little more, […]