The Brittain Blog

Right, let’s talk about contact lenses. They’re brilliant – no frames sliding down your nose, no fogged-up glasses when you’re having a cuppa, and you can actually see properly when it’s raining. But here’s the thing: they need proper care. Not “sort of” care or “when I remember” care – actual, consistent care. I’m

Right, let’s have a proper chat about sunglasses. Not just the fashion side of things (though we’ll get to that), but the actual protection your eyes need. Because here’s the thing – those cheap sunglasses from the market stall might look decent, but they could actually be doing more harm than good. I’m Matt

Right, let’s talk about something that trips up loads of people. Finding glasses that actually suit your face can be tricky. You know the feeling: you try on twenty pairs, nothing looks quite right, and you end up either settling for something “fine” or walking out empty-handed. Frustrating, isn’t it? I’m Matt Rose from

Let’s be honest – if you’re working in an office in Birmingham, you’re probably spending way too much time staring at screens. Your laptop, your phone, that second monitor you finally convinced your boss to buy you… it all adds up. And your eyes? They’re probably feeling it. Spending long hours in front of

Finding the right optician Birmingham residents can trust is essential for protecting your vision and maintaining long-term eye health. In a busy city like Birmingham, the number of available opticians and eye specialists can make the process feel overwhelming. From routine eye tests to help with more complex eye conditions, knowing how to choose

Our eyes play a crucial role in how we experience the world, yet many people only think about eye care when their vision starts to blur or a problem becomes too difficult to ignore. Regular visits to an optician in Birmingham aren’t just about updating your prescription. They’re an important part of your overall

It’s summer in Birmingham and that can only mean one thing – carnival time again in Harborne and, this year, the second biggest street carnival in the UK is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. So make sure you pop into Harborne on June 18th and make sure you’re wearing some fabulous sunglasses, here at Brittain’s

Happy New Year to you all, Can’t believe it’s February already. For most of us a new year means a new you, after the over indulgence of Christmas, the new year is a time to focus on health and well being. While you’re busy keeping your new year’s resolutions don’t forget about the importance

You’re Invited to a Party! At Brittain Opticians, in Harborne, we are well aware that finding the right pair of sunglasses for your face shape can be no mean feat. There are whole sites online that give advice on the subject, some advise standing in front of the mirror and tracing around your face

Brittain’s recently celebrated our eighth birthday, with an evening of wine tasting to launch, new brands, Face a Face and Gotti. The party was a great success as many of you who attended will agree, Nick from Wine Discovery provided some sophistication and enlightened us to the different flavours of our favourite tipple. Parisian

Its carnival weekend in Harborne this week, but also Fathers Day. Dads are notoriously hard to buy for and as it’s now summer, a pair of woolly socks simply won’t cut it. The weather is looking good and Dad needs to be too. Why not treat Daddy Dearest to a new pair of sunglasses?

Hello again Brittain’s people. It’s festival time of year again, with Glastonbury starting this week. If you’re one of the lucky few to have tickets we’ve got some top tips for keeping your eyes healthy, whilst also looking bang on trend this festival season. Spending long periods of time outdoors can prove problematic for

Summers here Brittains Parents, School is finished and most of us will be packing up for our summer hols, whether you’re heading off to far away shores or simply holidaying here in the UK, UV protection is very important. UV protection is particularly important for your little ones, it’s now seen as common sense

Hello again everybody, Wimbledon is now well underway, so I thought I’d let all those tennis players amongst you know about our new offer, in conjunction with Acuvue contact lenses. People of Harborne love their Tennis, which is evident by the amount of tennis courts in the area. The Tennis Courts on the Moorpool

Hello again, As its summer and the time for Hollywood blockbuster movies, I thought I’d tell you all about the latest craze, I’m calling it stars and specs. Do you think that Hollywood celebs, walking around in the latest fashionable eye wear have all suddenly become short sighted? Not at all – stars now

Happy summertime to you all, England may be thrashing Australia in the Ashes at the moment but there is one thing the Aussies do better than us – UV Protection. In Australia UV protection is very important, there are regular UV alerts in all newspapers, on the radio and television and even apps for

Hi Everyone, This blog’s a little bit different, we’re not even going to mention specs! I wanted to take this opportunity to invite you all to ‘The Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning’. We all know that cake tastes better together, so help us put the fun into fundraising whilst helping us to raise money for