THE SABEN SPECTACLE CO.

Did you know that an aircraft cabin is a low humidity environment which makes the air one breathes feel very dry? For that reason, contact lenses which are comfortable to wear in one’s normal environment on land, often become dry and scratchy after a period of time during a flight. It is advisabl...

A word of warning: Colour matching of a spectacle lens tint is not an exact science. Some lens polymers will absorb tint colours better than other lens polymers. To attempt to ensure consistent tinting results, lens dyes need to be from the same manufacturer and from the same batch, which is a ne...

Buy prescription lenses from our Slimline range and receive free prescription sunglass lenses in the same thin and light polymer material. Ts & Cs apply. Contact us for details.

On a lighter note: Why would you do that??
Why would you put on new glasses and then shake your head violently to see if they are going to fall off during a normal day? It’s like going to the dentist to repair your tooth and then biting down hard on an olive pip to see if the repaired tooth is re...

What really differentiates one progressive spectacle lens design from another? What makes one lens category perform better than another? The answer is in the Lens Map. That is the internal hidden engine of the lens. Just as a well-engineered car engine improves a car’s performance, so does a well...

Did you know that it is not unusual for your one eye to see a little clearer than your other eye, even with the most accurate prescription glasses or contact lenses? This is no more unusual than your one arm being stronger than your other arm, or your one leg being more dominant than your other leg.

Did you know? There are two simple ways to help your child maintain good vision:
1. Maximize your child’s daily outdoor play time.
2. Reduce your child’s non-school screen time.

“Why do I need to adjust to my glasses? My eyesight should be perfect! The optometrist must have made a mistake.” This statement indicates a lack of understanding of the vision system.
Vision is one of our primary senses. It is how we perceive or see the world through our eyes. Our awareness of t...

Do your feel eyestrain even with your new glasses? Does it seem difficult to concentrate when working? It might be that your eyes are not working efficiently with each other. It’s similar to the wheels of your car being out of alignment. Your car drives forward but it is not easy to steer. To sol...