The Evolution of Glasses Through the Ages

So for this month’s blog post we thought we do something a little different. So why not grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and join us on a journey through the history and evolution of eyeglasses. It’s amazing to think that there was a time not so long ago, that if you couldn’t see, you were very unlikely to be able to function in normal society. So next time you put on a pair of Tiger Specs Reading Glasses just remember how lucky you are that this invaluable technology is…

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Try Your New Reading Glasses Online Before You Buy

Did you know that Tiger Specs has the latest technology so that you can try on eyewear online? Try Your New Reading Glasses Online Before You Buy. With our Free Virtual Reading Glasses Try On App you can try on reading glasses virtually and see exactly what your readers are going to look like before you buy them. Without having to leave the house. There are over 200 styles of virtual reading glasses to try and all you need to do is download our free virtual try on glasses app…

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How to get The Hottest Look for Summer 2024 – The Bridgerton Edit

At Tiger Specs we like to stay abreast of current trends. We believe that fashion should always be informed by popular culture and this year its seems there isn’t anything quite as popular as the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton. So welcome to our Bridgerton Edit. People have gone truly mad for this spicy romance period drama, it really is THE series of Summer 2024. For those of you who haven’t watched it (Where have you been?) the show is set in an alternate London Regency era. The story tells of…

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Why You Need the Incredible Convenience of Photochromic Reading Glasses

In our latest blog post we are going to look at what Photochromic reading glasses are, how they work and how they can make your life more convenient. What are Photochromic Reading Glasses and How do they Work? Photochromic or light adaptive lenses, were invented by William H. Armistead and Stanley Donald Stookey in the 1960s. These special lenses have the ability to change colour in certain situations. When the apparently clear lenses are exposed to sunlight, they become tinted, turning into sunglasses in a matter of seconds. Since they were…

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The Main Uses for Bifocals…

Many of you may have seen that we stock and sell bifocal reading glasses and reading sunglasses, however you may be wondering exactly what these type of glasses are and how they may help you. Within this blog post we will hopefully explain everything you need to know about bifocal lenses, their history and origins, the different types and their uses, as well as pros and cons of this particular lens. Bifocals are lenses with two separate distinct optical powers. Simply put they are one lens bonded to another. The main part…

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