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Buying glasses online – are we blinded by bargains?

by , Senior Health Researcher Consumer Rights 21 May 2012
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Optician conducting an eye examination

In recent years, many have turned to purchasing glasses online to save money. For £10 who wouldn’t be tempted? But is this move short-sighted when it comes to our eye health? (more on buying glasses online...)

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We ogle Google’s Goggles – will they boggle your mind?

by , Campaigns and Community Producer Technology 6 April 2012
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Google's glasses

Ever wanted to wear your smartphone on your face? If so, then you’re in luck. Google has just unveiled its latest offering – a pair of super-hi-tech augmented reality specs. The future has truly arrived. (more about Google's glasses...)

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Schools, open your eyes and offer kids eye tests

by , Senior Health Researcher Consumer Rights 20 October 2011
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Child looking through magnifying glass

Are we failing our children by allowing an outrage to slip under the radar? Not enough children aged four- to five-years-old are being screened for preventable eyesight problems as they start school. (more about child vision screening...)

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Sunglasses fail key tests – can you trust the label?

by , Senior Health Researcher Consumer Rights 19 August 2011
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Sunglasses

If you heard that sunglasses costing less than a fiver had failed to meet the British Standard, would a little part of you not think: ‘you get what you pay for’? Well, no actually. (more about sunglasses...)

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Are opticians losing sight of our needs?

by , Senior Health Researcher Consumer Rights 17 August 2011
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Optician glasses

Our investigation into opticians found that some are failing to provide proper eye tests, with those customers who have the most serious eye conditions getting the worst service. How would you rate your optician? (more about our opticians investigation...)

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Is it short-sighted not to make eye tests compulsory for kids?

by , Senior Health Researcher Consumer Rights 3 May 2011
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Child having eyes tested

Up to a third of children aren't getting their eyes screened; which could put their future vision at risk. But whose responsibility is it to ensure this figure drops - cash-strapped primary care trusts or parents? (more about kids' eye tests...)

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Ready-made glasses can be a real headache

by , Principal Home Researcher Energy & Home 22 October 2010
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Glasses on news papers

It might not just be the small print that’s giving you a headache - it could be your ready-made reading glasses. Should it be so easy to buy something that could give you headaches and make you see double? (more about ready-made glasses...)

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