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Prices start from around £80 for a basic lens design. Our most advanced occupational lens designs start at £180. It all depends on the level of visual comfort and performance you want.

It’s a bit like the difference between a simple run-around car and something really comfortable and quiet for a long journey. Both get you there, but the premium lenses are smoother, clearer, and just make life easier, especially if you spend a lot of time at your screen or workbench.

Every lens comes with coatings as standard. If you want a personal quote or advice for your own setup, just drop in or give us a call or a message.

Varifocals are designed for general, all-day use, letting you see distance, mid-range, and up-close in one lens. They’re a great all-rounder, but when it comes to desk work or anything up close, you often end up searching for the “sweet spot” in your lens. This can mean awkward head positions or tired eyes by the end of the day.

Occupational lenses, on the other hand, are made specifically for indoor work, like using a computer, reading paperwork, or working at a bench. They give you a much wider and clearer view at the distances you use most, and they put the zones for close work higher up in the lens, so you can see your whole workspace without straining or shifting around. The depth of field can be tailored anywhere from 1 to 4 metres, so your lenses match your real daily needs.

You can, occupational lenses are really built for anything you'd be doing indoor, things like reading, using a computer, or doing hands-on tasks or hobbies. They give you a wide, comfortable view up close and at arm’s length, which is why they’re perfect for your workspace. For outdoor activities or driving, you’ll want something designed for distance, like a varifocal.

Most people find these occupationals are their go-to pair for anything indoors, but switch to their regular specs when they head outside.

No, they’re not. Blue-light glasses filter out a type of light found in screens, sunlight, and even car headlights, but there’s no real evidence that this actually fixes eye strain or improves your health. Some people like the subtle yellow tint these filters provide, and you can add this option to most lenses, if you want, but it won’t address the real reason your eyes feel tired.

Those eye-catching social media ads often promise better sleep, sharper focus, and all sorts of health benefits just from blocking blue light. What most people don’t realise is that these companies aren’t regulated by the General Optical Council, the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, or their international equivalents. That means they aren’t held to the same standards, or required to evidence their health claims, the way we are.

Occupational lenses are designed to genuinely support your eyes when you’re working up close. They help your vision stay comfortable and relaxed, hour after hour. If you want real, long-lasting relief from eye fatigue, book in for a consultation.

You’ll need a prescription that’s less than two years old. That's it!

If you haven’t had an eye test recently, you can book one here in Digbeth or grab one from any optoemtrist you chose before bringing it to use for our lens tailoring expertise.