As Spring arrives, we usually feel a burst of energy and with a change of the season, a refreshed outlook.

As we sort through our summer wardrobe for cooler clothes, we can look for new glasses with warmer tones. Lightweight glasses like titanium or acetate plastic are more comfortable in warmer weather. Certain colourways can make you feel brighter, look at these designer glasses, that use the power of spring colours;

Now we are starting to see more sun, you could consider UV coating on lenses, which shield your eyes from damaging UV rays. Without wearing UV-protective sunglasses or eyeglasses, even brief exposure to ultraviolet radiation can harm your eyes in ways comparable to sunburn.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of energy produced by the sun and by artificial sources, like sunbeds. UV radiation is the main cause of melanoma. The sun’s UV rays can pass to someone in three ways: directly from the sun; scattered from the open sky; and reflected by the environment.

Here at your local Bromley Cross Opticians, we can supply branded Zeiss prescription lenses and they all come with UV protect on the front and also the back of the lenses.

Zeiss lenses block UV rays up to 400nm, giving full protection of the eyes and surrounding skin.

As the spring and summer seasons progress, sometimes our complexion becomes brighter and hair colour lightens. This is something to consider when trying on our frames;

Skin tone

• Cool skin tones: Match with cool colours like blues, gunmetal, and light pink
• Warm skin tones: Pair with warm colours like gold, orange, red, and burgundy
• Neutral skin tones: Suit all colours

Hair colour

• Blonde hair: Warm tones like gold, beige, and pink suit golden blonde hair, while cool tones like silver, grey-blue, and transparent suit white blonde hair
• Brown hair: Tortoiseshell suits brunettes, especially if your hair has multiple shades
• Black hair: Black, or dark tortoiseshell complement very dark hair

Take advantage of our special Zeiss offer starting 1^st April till the 30^th June, which gives you a free upgrade from a Zeiss Clearview lens to ZEISS PhotoFusion X Lenses

Photochromic lenses come with blue light filtering built in.

PhotoFusion^® X has re-envisioned photochromics using new lens material, faster dye compounds, and a speed-optimised carrier matrix.

• Blue light filtering and full UV protection – outside and indoors
• Faster fade-back indoors¹
• Sunglass-level darkness outdoors

How do photochromic, or self-tinting, lenses work?

A chemical reaction involving certain molecules is used as the basis for photochromic lenses. The secret behind ZEISS PhotoFusion X Lenses are photo-active molecules which react quickly to changing light. When incident light changes, particularly the intense of UV, molecules undergo a change process that causes lenses to darken or clear up. Thanks to an innovative way of combining these molecules with ZEISS lenses, it has been possible to design the next generation of powerful self-tinting lenses.

ZEISS PhotoFusion X Lenses | Photochromic Lenses

Wearing glasses with UV protection means we can enjoy these longer daylight hours and make the most of the sunshine, while keeping our eyes shielded.