For people who care how they look and feel in glasses, we offer regular news and views about products, styles and new technology in eyewear, as well as clinical information on eye conditions such as Visual Stress (Meares-Irlen syndrome).
If you have any specific concerns about your vision or your choice of eyewear, please book an appointment and we will be very happy to answer all your questions in person.
After possibly overdoing the Christmas festivities, perhaps your glasses haven’t quite made it through the season of goodwill in one piece? We’ve all been there, a replacement is needed, and needed quickly! Perhaps you’ve had your eye on a new pair of frames for a while, or are simply looking for a change from the … Continue reading
“I don’t want to be on my death bed looking back thinking I could have done more with my life.” Catherine, on very first impressions, may not be someone you would pick out of a crowd as an intrepid adventurer but believe me when I say that despite being retired, this lady has ambition, drive … Continue reading
We all know the importance of regular eye tests but at this time of year, when the new school year is just beginning, it’s especially important to ensure you get your children’s eyes tested too. As parents, we are used to taking our children to the dentist every six months from an early age but … Continue reading
So the sunshine is making a long-awaited appearance and now we’re really starting to enjoy summer. But, picture the scene. You’re lying in the sunshine and reading a really fantastic book. You have your reading glasses on but it’s so bright, you need your sunnies firmly in place to avoid the glare. But they’re not … Continue reading
Summer is, at last here and we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to give you some helpful hints and tips to keep your eyes healthy this summer. With the school holidays here and days out or holidays planned by many, you might just find a few helpful tips here! We all know the importance … Continue reading
We’re currently in the midst of an incredibly high pollen count here in the UK and many of us are suffering with hay fever symptoms, which can really put a dampener on the warm weather. So where does it all come from? Well, hay fever comes from a pollen allergy, this can come from trees, … Continue reading
Here at Malcolm Gray, we have recently been busy raising funds for one of our favourite charities, Guide Dogs UK. We are proud to have raised a fantastic £2000 during February 2019 and we had the enormous pleasure of handing over this cheque to Becky, one of the trainers for Sutton Guide Dogs. Becky has … Continue reading
We all know the importance of having an MOT, to ensure the car you drive each day is performing exactly as it should and working well for you but many people don’t give a second thought to paying the same attention to the glasses they wear each and every day. Thankfully, you don’t need to … Continue reading
We all know the drill; it’s time to invest in some new frames but have that sinking feeling. Where do we even start? How do we choose between all the frames on offer? All the colours? The many styles? It can feel like an absolute minefield and, at some opticians, its often a case of … Continue reading
Sitting down with Malcolm in the practice he ran for so many years, I immediately get a feeling of a man at ease in his surroundings. As I am proudly shown some of the history of the business, I am reminded of a quote that resonates with me from the late Steve Jobs: “Your work … Continue reading