If you’re having more headaches than usual, it might be related to your daily screen time and an increased exposure to blue light (the kind of light emanating from smartphones, TVs and other devices). In lockdown, your screen time has probably increased. In fact, a recent study from Optometry Today demonstrates as much. For people looking to counteract any negative effects of prolonged blue … Read More about Can blue light lenses really reduce headaches?
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What are the best glasses for driving?
We all know about the importance of safety when driving, but for us glasses wearers, keeping our eyes focused on the road can be a little tricky at times. Glasses are brilliant for helping us to see better, but if you don’t wear the right pair, it can make driving a challenge. It’s a legal requirement for all drivers to meet a certain standard of vision, but did you know that this rule applies … Read More about What are the best glasses for driving?
How COVID-19 can affect your eyes
We know that COVID-19 can affect our lungs, chests and many other areas of the body, but how can COVID-19 affect your eyes? Since the coronavirus pandemic arrived in the UK in early 2020, some COVID-19 patients have reported the virus had some sort of effect on their eyes. In this guide, we take a look at the effects of coronavirus on the eyes and what you can do to take good care of your … Read More about How COVID-19 can affect your eyes
Valentine’s Day in lockdown: Last-minute ideas for a special day
Another celebration in lockdown? Valentine’s Day 2021 might not be quite what we’re used to but we’re here to help you make the most of the day. Recreating your favourite date ideas is easy from the comfort of your own home, you’ll just need a little creativity and imagination! Whether you’re planning a relaxing day at home with your partner or are looking for virtual date ideas, these … Read More about Valentine’s Day in lockdown: Last-minute ideas for a special day
What are screen glasses?
We live in a digital world where some of our closest companions are funnily enough our electronic devices. That being said, we’re constantly being exposed to harmful light rays that simply do no good for our eyes. The good news is that we have screen glasses to do something about this issue, but what exactly are they? What are screen glasses and how do they work? Screen glasses, also known as … Read More about What are screen glasses?
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions Which Are Truly Worth Making
After the year we have just endured, going into 2021 should be done in the right way, and fad diets or unachievable workout routines that we torture ourselves with just won't cut it. Rather than looking at the new year as a time for self-infliction, consider the first few months and onwards as a reset - a time to introduce meaningful change. Find below some new year's resolutions which are … Read More about Healthy New Year’s Resolutions Which Are Truly Worth Making
Merry Christmas from the Arlo Wolf team
As Christmas is just around the corner, we’d like to wish all of our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! In a year that has been undoubtedly different for each and every one of us, we’d like to thank you for choosing Arlo Wolf for your prescription eyewear. Enter our Festive Advent Calendar Giveaway To say a massive thank you, we’ve been running a Christmas Advent Calendar … Read More about Merry Christmas from the Arlo Wolf team
10 books to cosy up with this winter
There’s nothing quite like cosying up with a good read in winter. Not only do they provide comfort, but good winter books are also capable of transporting us to a whole new world where dark mornings and even darker nights aren’t so bad. It’s a favourite national pastime and one that never fails to soften the blow of a cold, hard winter. So, with all that in mind, take your position beside the … Read More about 10 books to cosy up with this winter
Our approach to sustainable glasses and sunglasses
At Arlo Wolf, we understand how important sustainability is within the eyewear industry, for our future and for the planet. Although glasses are a necessity for many, and they’re often considered a much more eco-friendly alternative to contact lenses, some have raised questions around their sustainability for the long term. 1 billion people around the world require corrective glasses, but that … Read More about Our approach to sustainable glasses and sunglasses
Makeup tips for glasses wearers
Is your eye makeup being overshadowed by your glasses, or maybe your eyelashes are getting in the way? We’ve all been there! From foundation and concealer to your eye makeup, it’s important you get it right when you’re wearing glasses. Your glasses are a real focal point on your face, so pairing the right makeup can really make all the difference to your look. Here are some of our top tips on … Read More about Makeup tips for glasses wearers
10 of the best summer reads in 2020
Though we all have our favourite summer reads that we favourably return to, this summer is a little different than others and we’d be forgiven for wanting to read something a little… cheerier, maybe? In these times of crisis, our reading tastes yearn for other worlds unrecognisable from our own. From romance and mystery to true crime and sci-fi, the need to lose ourselves in these worlds is an … Read More about 10 of the best summer reads in 2020
Social isolation reads: Our top picks
Reading recommendations With almost the whole world in lockdown, the situation we’re in better resembles the contents of a sci-fi novel than anything to do with real life. Days melt into one another, time stands still, and we’ve watched everything on Netflix. It’s a strange time, to say the least. And though we have little idea how COVID-19 will play out, what we do have control over is how we … Read More about Social isolation reads: Our top picks
