Frame of the Month for November
O.SIX eyewear, Novembers frame of the month With the arrival of November comes a new frame for the month. We feature this month’s frame by O.SIX Eyewear, but the actual frame is completely unique, since it comes in a variety of styles, as it is 100% bespoke to your taste. Consider this scenario. If you’re […]
Beautiful eyewear that doesn’t cost the Earth – By Abigayle Doe
Now you really can look good while saving the planet We’re proud that Allegro Optical is a family run business that cares. Sheryl Doe Managing Director and Dispensing Optician has always been concerned about the impact we have on our environment. She worries about how our actions now will affect her children and grandchildren in […]
COVID Hero Dispensing Optician Kim is shortlisted for National Award
Kim had been shortlisted for the Dispensing Optician of the Year 2021 award The teams at Meltham and Greenfield are celebrating! Our Dispensing Optician and safety eyewear specialist Kim Walker has been shortlisted for one of our industry’s most prestigious awards. We’ve all had to adapt, opticians especially have had to change our operating practices […]
October’s Frame of the Month, an Ethical Spectacle
Xanthe’s Ethical Spectacle, October’s Frame of the Month It’s October and with the new season, we have a new frame of the month! This month’s frame is Hector, in ocean blue, produced by the wonderful Coral eyewear company. I chose this frame for two reasons. Firstly, now that summer is well and truly over, I […]
Xanthe’s frame of the month for September
It’s two for one in September After a couple of weeks off I’m back! This means we once again have a new frame of the month! This month is a bit different as it’s two frames! (now don’t say we don’t spoil you). You could say that I may be a little biased and that […]
Frame of the month-August
Xanthe is being rather outspoken in this August’s Frame of the Month It’s August (where has this year gone?!). A new month and that can only mean one thing, a new frame of the month! I am very excited about this months frame. Particularly as it’s a unisex frame so it’s brilliant for our ladies […]
July frame of the month
David Green Quercus – By Xanthe Doe It’s that time of the month again, it’s the frame of the month! July’s frame of the month is David Green Quercus. At Allegro we are doing everything we can to be more eco friendly. We like to do our bit to make the world a more sustainable […]
An introduction to Glaucoma by Optometrist Amy Ogden
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name used for the group of eye conditions which cause damage to the optic nerve. This damage can ultimately cause sight loss. Our optic nerve is the wire that connects the brain and the eye together. It sends visual information from one to the other. There is a misconception […]
The Best Way to Clean your Spectacles
Now I don’t want to sound patronising, but I wondered how many of you lovely readers really do know the best way to clean your spectacles? Many of us spend a fair amount of time choosing a spectacle frame, I know I do. We all worry “Do these glasses suit me?” “Does the frame go […]
Dispensing Optician Claire looks at the History of two Cult Eyewear Brands
Two Cult Eyewear Brands, a brief history There are hundreds of brands associated with eyewear, but few have a history which has stood the test of time. It is always interesting to see how a company has grown. Usually from humble origins and through tough economic climates. Quality prevails and here is the history of […]
