August is National Road Victim Month
Is your vision Road Worthy? August was named National Road Victim Month after Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997, and to remember Bridget Driscoll, the first person killed by a motor vehicle in 1896. Since then, more than half a million people have died on Britain’s roads. Poor driver vision is thought to cause […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
‘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 […]
Guest blog by pianist Norma Wilson
Norma Wilson is a pianist and flautist from the West Country. She first visited Allegro Optical in 2020 and has since collaborated with us on several projects including The RSM & BAPAM, Sustaining A Career Into Old Age podcast. In this blog, Norma talks about how Wet Macular Degeneration has impacted her career and how […]
#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 […]
Post COVID-19 Eye Exam Upgrade
Private Vs NHS – Many people are eligible for free NHS sight tests, but the question is which one is better private or NHS
