Our elders parents probably feel very differently, about their age compared to their parents’ and grandparents’ generation. Not only can we now expect to live longer, we also want to live better; particularly when the pressures of working and raising a family are behind you.
NEW PASSION
With improved health and more opportunities to travel and try new hobbies, retirement can signal the start of an exciting new chapter in our lives. From watercolour painting to boating and trekking – or even wing-walking – there are specs and contact lenses to help you master your new passion.
After the age of 60, opticians may recommend patients wear bifocals or varifocals, which correct both long and short-sightedness to let you see clearly over different distances. Both types of lens incorporate different prescriptions within the same lens so that, whether you are reading or driving, you always have good vision. Such lenses rely on correctly fitting frames, so don’t hang on to worn or sloppy specs that slide down your nose. Your Specsavers dispensing optician is qualified to ensure that your glasses fit correctly and comfortably at all times and that they work properly for you.
As we grow older our prescription can change, requiring thicker, heavier lenses that can feel ageing. Specsavers Thin+Light lenses can make a huge difference.
They are thinner and lighter than standard and so are more comfortable and improve the appearance of your glasses, particularly when choosing lightweight styles.
AGE-DEFYING
Good eye health is essential for enjoying life, but seeing is not the whole story – the way we are seen also helps shape the quality of our lives. As we age, we can fall into the trap of thinking that the way we present ourselves no longer matters. We try to blend in and can start to look – and feel – out of touch.
Nothing is more age-defying than someone who presents themselves with confidence. You may be older but your glasses, like the rest of your appearance, should still make a statement. Don’t shy away from contemporary frame designs and glasses that complement your hair colouring and face shape. Your specs should make you look and feel confident – if not, it’s time for a change.
So, go on – take a fresh look at life. Specsavers is here to help you get more out of it.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
The 40 Specsavers stores in Ireland stock more than 1,500 frames. Complete glasses start at €29 and a two for one offer applies to frames priced €89 and over. Better still, all Specsavers glasses include Pentax single-vision and scratch-resistant lenses as part of the clear price.
Designer styles and Specsavers’ semi-rimless frames are available from €149. Flexible-armed and stainless steel frames are cheaper still at €129.
For €189 there is a great range of super-light titanium frames Some 20 styles of rimless frames are priced at €250.
Over 60s enjoy an even better deal at Specsavers with a 25% discount available.
