#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 […]
The dangers of mascara
That Time Of The Year Halloween, Bonfire night, Christmas, New Years – there’s so much going on during this time of year, and it’s filled with parties, meals out, and simply getting dressed up. During this time we have seen a big rise in a problem that we should not be seeing, but is inevitable. […]
April’s Frame of the Month – Booth & Bruce
Booth & Bruce for some Easter colour Hello, I’m Xanthe! If you don’t know who I am then here is a quick introduction, I am Sheryl’s youngest daughter. I have worked for Allegro Optical for 4 years and one of the jobs I do is write blogs, which I love! In these blogs I get […]
Today is National Spinach Day
This leafy green vegetable is so good for our eyes Here’s a little reminder, March 26th is National Spinach Day in case it slipped your mind! Spinach is not just tasty it provides your eyes with Lutein, which is thought to help maintain eye health. Are you intrigued? Then read on….. The Spectacular Benefits of […]
Student Digs by James Brooks from Saddleworth – What is Blepharitis?
James Brooks returns pen to paper In November 2019 James began his series of blogs known as Student Digs. Since then James has successfully completed two courses, The Association Of Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) Optical assistant course and the Association Of Dispensing Opticians and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Management and Leadership Diploma. James has taken […]
Xanthe’s unwanted Scare before Halloween
It’s time to get spooky safely this Halloween! It’s October and that means cosy fluffy socks, orange autumn leaves, Strictly Come Dancing and of course Halloween! Now I have to admit I don’t love everything Halloween, I’m not into the “super” scary parts of Halloween. (I’d like to point out that I’m not a wimp, […]
With music in our ears, our eyes are on a prize
Well what a weekend that was! The Allegro Optical’s roadshow team have hardly had a restful weekend. It was all aboard for a trip to Cheltenham. We were attending the 1st – 4th Séction, National Brass Band Championship Finals of GB. It’s been a busy few days meeting old and new friends. We were kept […]
Say goodbye to itchy dry eyes
Make itchy dry eyes a thing of the past Do your eyes ever feel dry and itchy? Do your eyes water all the time? Are your eyes sticky in the mornings? Are you always having to wipe your eyes? If you’ve answered yes to more than one of these questions the chances are you are […]
