I'll admit, when Dork Adore's benevolent editor-overlords offered me the chance to review laser eye surgery as part of Optical Express' Team 21 anniversary campaign, it didn't take much consideration. It may have taken a few milliseconds to put down a biscuit and type 'YES PLS WHEN?'. My eagerness … [Read more...]
What it’s like to have laser eye surgery
When Dork Adore got offered the opportunity to review Optical Express' laser eye surgery, we sent internet marvel Helen Brown along to have a bit of her eyeball sliced off. Here's her diary of the experience. Anticipating eye lasers My whole approach to the laser eye surgery appointment was best … [Read more...]
Superhero, Star Wars and Simpsons glasses for kids
Just discovered your child need glasses? Good news! Specsavers has just launched a range of children's glasses that should appeal to the bespectacled offspring of any geek parent. There are three super-strong titanium designs in various colours to chose from. Plus there is also an exciting range … [Read more...]
Giles Deacon 3D glasses from LG
It's not often that my major areas of interest cross over, but Giles Deacon has brought fashion and high-tech together with this pair of 3D glasses from LG (available now from Selfridges). The fuzzy pattern on the frame was inspired by TV interference. The shades allow you to watch 3D movies at … [Read more...]
Geek Chic: Glasses
What do Fearne Cotton, Nicole Kidman, and designer Erdem Moralioglu have in common? They all have an appreciation for the 'geek chic' glasses trend, in particular the too-cool-for-school black rimmed variety. The glasses, reminiscent of the style Buddy Holly became famous for, are the new … [Read more...]