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How Ortho-K Can Help Correct Your Vision

25 October, 2023

Orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is a special kind of contact lens that can effectively temporarily reshape your cornea. Think of ortho-k as the orthodontics

The Importance Of Detecting And Managing These Common Eye Diseases

11 October, 2023

Looking after your eyes at all stages of life is very important, but even more so as you get older. This is because as you

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

27 September, 2023

Dry eyes are a common eye condition that involves having dry, irritable, eyes. This condition is very common and isn’t usually a sign of something

Can Too Much Screen Time Affect Your Child’s Eye Health?

13 September, 2023

A main concern we hear from parents is if their child’s screen time could negatively impact their vision or health in general. Our answer is

How The Sun Can Damage Your Eyes 

23 August, 2023

Here at R Woodfall, we know what's best when it comes to all things eye health. This is why we continually stress the importance of

Protecting Your Eyes From Blue Light: Here’s How

9 August, 2023

Blue light is a type of high energy visible light that is emitted by digital devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. Prolonged exposure to

What Are The Most Common Eye Diseases?

26 July, 2023

As you age, eye diseases become a lot more common. As many common eye diseases are age-related. In this blog post, we will be discussing

How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?

12 July, 2023

One common question that those with vision problems tend to ask is, how do I know if I need glasses? People need glasses for a

The Importance of UV Protection For Your Eyes

20 June, 2023

Protecting your eyes from the sun is vital for your eye health. The sun, as lovely as it can be, can be very harmful to

What Are The Different Kinds of Lenses? 

7 June, 2023

Did you know that there is a wide range of optical lenses to treat every vision problem? From correcting refractive errors to protecting your eyes

Do You Have a Refractive Error? We Can Help

23 May, 2023

Refractive errors are a group of very common eye conditions that many people experience in the UK. Many refractive errors affect children as young as

Which Frames Are Right For Me?

17 May, 2023

Here at R Woodfall we put our customers' comfort above all. We believe in high quality eye care services and products. This is why our

How Ortho-K Can Help Correct Your Vision

25 October, 2023

Orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is a special kind of contact lens that can effectively temporarily reshape your cornea. Think of ortho-k as the orthodontics

The Importance Of Detecting And Managing These Common Eye Diseases

11 October, 2023

Looking after your eyes at all stages of life is very important, but even more so as you get older. This is because as you

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

27 September, 2023

Dry eyes are a common eye condition that involves having dry, irritable, eyes. This condition is very common and isn’t usually a sign of something

Can Too Much Screen Time Affect Your Child’s Eye Health?

13 September, 2023

A main concern we hear from parents is if their child’s screen time could negatively impact their vision or health in general. Our answer is

How The Sun Can Damage Your Eyes 

23 August, 2023

Here at R Woodfall, we know what's best when it comes to all things eye health. This is why we continually stress the importance of

Protecting Your Eyes From Blue Light: Here’s How

9 August, 2023

Blue light is a type of high energy visible light that is emitted by digital devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. Prolonged exposure to

What Are The Most Common Eye Diseases?

26 July, 2023

As you age, eye diseases become a lot more common. As many common eye diseases are age-related. In this blog post, we will be discussing

How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?

12 July, 2023

One common question that those with vision problems tend to ask is, how do I know if I need glasses? People need glasses for a

The Importance of UV Protection For Your Eyes

20 June, 2023

Protecting your eyes from the sun is vital for your eye health. The sun, as lovely as it can be, can be very harmful to

What Are The Different Kinds of Lenses? 

7 June, 2023

Did you know that there is a wide range of optical lenses to treat every vision problem? From correcting refractive errors to protecting your eyes

Do You Have a Refractive Error? We Can Help

23 May, 2023

Refractive errors are a group of very common eye conditions that many people experience in the UK. Many refractive errors affect children as young as

Which Frames Are Right For Me?

17 May, 2023

Here at R Woodfall we put our customers' comfort above all. We believe in high quality eye care services and products. This is why our

How Ortho-K Can Help Correct Your Vision

25 October, 2023

Orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is a special kind of contact lens that can effectively temporarily reshape your cornea. Think of ortho-k as the orthodontics

The Importance Of Detecting And Managing These Common Eye Diseases

11 October, 2023

Looking after your eyes at all stages of life is very important, but even more so as you get older. This is because as you

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

27 September, 2023

Dry eyes are a common eye condition that involves having dry, irritable, eyes. This condition is very common and isn’t usually a sign of something

Can Too Much Screen Time Affect Your Child’s Eye Health?

13 September, 2023

A main concern we hear from parents is if their child’s screen time could negatively impact their vision or health in general. Our answer is

How The Sun Can Damage Your Eyes 

23 August, 2023

Here at R Woodfall, we know what's best when it comes to all things eye health. This is why we continually stress the importance of

Protecting Your Eyes From Blue Light: Here’s How

9 August, 2023

Blue light is a type of high energy visible light that is emitted by digital devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. Prolonged exposure to

What Are The Most Common Eye Diseases?

26 July, 2023

As you age, eye diseases become a lot more common. As many common eye diseases are age-related. In this blog post, we will be discussing

How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?

12 July, 2023

One common question that those with vision problems tend to ask is, how do I know if I need glasses? People need glasses for a

The Importance of UV Protection For Your Eyes

20 June, 2023

Protecting your eyes from the sun is vital for your eye health. The sun, as lovely as it can be, can be very harmful to

What Are The Different Kinds of Lenses? 

7 June, 2023

Did you know that there is a wide range of optical lenses to treat every vision problem? From correcting refractive errors to protecting your eyes

Do You Have a Refractive Error? We Can Help

23 May, 2023

Refractive errors are a group of very common eye conditions that many people experience in the UK. Many refractive errors affect children as young as

Which Frames Are Right For Me?

17 May, 2023

Here at R Woodfall we put our customers' comfort above all. We believe in high quality eye care services and products. This is why our

How Ortho-K Can Help Correct Your Vision

25 October, 2023

Orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is a special kind of contact lens that can effectively temporarily reshape your cornea. Think of ortho-k as the orthodontics

The Importance Of Detecting And Managing These Common Eye Diseases

11 October, 2023

Looking after your eyes at all stages of life is very important, but even more so as you get older. This is because as you

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

27 September, 2023

Dry eyes are a common eye condition that involves having dry, irritable, eyes. This condition is very common and isn’t usually a sign of something

Can Too Much Screen Time Affect Your Child’s Eye Health?

13 September, 2023

A main concern we hear from parents is if their child’s screen time could negatively impact their vision or health in general. Our answer is

How The Sun Can Damage Your Eyes 

23 August, 2023

Here at R Woodfall, we know what's best when it comes to all things eye health. This is why we continually stress the importance of

Protecting Your Eyes From Blue Light: Here’s How

9 August, 2023

Blue light is a type of high energy visible light that is emitted by digital devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. Prolonged exposure to

What Are The Most Common Eye Diseases?

26 July, 2023

As you age, eye diseases become a lot more common. As many common eye diseases are age-related. In this blog post, we will be discussing

How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?

12 July, 2023

One common question that those with vision problems tend to ask is, how do I know if I need glasses? People need glasses for a

The Importance of UV Protection For Your Eyes

20 June, 2023

Protecting your eyes from the sun is vital for your eye health. The sun, as lovely as it can be, can be very harmful to

What Are The Different Kinds of Lenses? 

7 June, 2023

Did you know that there is a wide range of optical lenses to treat every vision problem? From correcting refractive errors to protecting your eyes

Do You Have a Refractive Error? We Can Help

23 May, 2023

Refractive errors are a group of very common eye conditions that many people experience in the UK. Many refractive errors affect children as young as

Which Frames Are Right For Me?

17 May, 2023

Here at R Woodfall we put our customers' comfort above all. We believe in high quality eye care services and products. This is why our

How Ortho-K Can Help Correct Your Vision

25 October, 2023

Orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is a special kind of contact lens that can effectively temporarily reshape your cornea. Think of ortho-k as the orthodontics

The Importance Of Detecting And Managing These Common Eye Diseases

11 October, 2023

Looking after your eyes at all stages of life is very important, but even more so as you get older. This is because as you

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

27 September, 2023

Dry eyes are a common eye condition that involves having dry, irritable, eyes. This condition is very common and isn’t usually a sign of something

Can Too Much Screen Time Affect Your Child’s Eye Health?

13 September, 2023

A main concern we hear from parents is if their child’s screen time could negatively impact their vision or health in general. Our answer is

How The Sun Can Damage Your Eyes 

23 August, 2023

Here at R Woodfall, we know what's best when it comes to all things eye health. This is why we continually stress the importance of

Protecting Your Eyes From Blue Light: Here’s How

9 August, 2023

Blue light is a type of high energy visible light that is emitted by digital devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. Prolonged exposure to

What Are The Most Common Eye Diseases?

26 July, 2023

As you age, eye diseases become a lot more common. As many common eye diseases are age-related. In this blog post, we will be discussing

How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?

12 July, 2023

One common question that those with vision problems tend to ask is, how do I know if I need glasses? People need glasses for a

The Importance of UV Protection For Your Eyes

20 June, 2023

Protecting your eyes from the sun is vital for your eye health. The sun, as lovely as it can be, can be very harmful to

What Are The Different Kinds of Lenses? 

7 June, 2023

Did you know that there is a wide range of optical lenses to treat every vision problem? From correcting refractive errors to protecting your eyes

Do You Have a Refractive Error? We Can Help

23 May, 2023

Refractive errors are a group of very common eye conditions that many people experience in the UK. Many refractive errors affect children as young as

Which Frames Are Right For Me?

17 May, 2023

Here at R Woodfall we put our customers' comfort above all. We believe in high quality eye care services and products. This is why our

How Ortho-K Can Help Correct Your Vision

25 October, 2023

Orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is a special kind of contact lens that can effectively temporarily reshape your cornea. Think of ortho-k as the orthodontics

The Importance Of Detecting And Managing These Common Eye Diseases

11 October, 2023

Looking after your eyes at all stages of life is very important, but even more so as you get older. This is because as you

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

27 September, 2023

Dry eyes are a common eye condition that involves having dry, irritable, eyes. This condition is very common and isn’t usually a sign of something

Can Too Much Screen Time Affect Your Child’s Eye Health?

13 September, 2023

A main concern we hear from parents is if their child’s screen time could negatively impact their vision or health in general. Our answer is

How The Sun Can Damage Your Eyes 

23 August, 2023

Here at R Woodfall, we know what's best when it comes to all things eye health. This is why we continually stress the importance of

Protecting Your Eyes From Blue Light: Here’s How

9 August, 2023

Blue light is a type of high energy visible light that is emitted by digital devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. Prolonged exposure to

What Are The Most Common Eye Diseases?

26 July, 2023

As you age, eye diseases become a lot more common. As many common eye diseases are age-related. In this blog post, we will be discussing

How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?

12 July, 2023

One common question that those with vision problems tend to ask is, how do I know if I need glasses? People need glasses for a

The Importance of UV Protection For Your Eyes

20 June, 2023

Protecting your eyes from the sun is vital for your eye health. The sun, as lovely as it can be, can be very harmful to

What Are The Different Kinds of Lenses? 

7 June, 2023

Did you know that there is a wide range of optical lenses to treat every vision problem? From correcting refractive errors to protecting your eyes

Do You Have a Refractive Error? We Can Help

23 May, 2023

Refractive errors are a group of very common eye conditions that many people experience in the UK. Many refractive errors affect children as young as

Which Frames Are Right For Me?

17 May, 2023

Here at R Woodfall we put our customers' comfort above all. We believe in high quality eye care services and products. This is why our

How Ortho-K Can Help Correct Your Vision

25 October, 2023

Orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is a special kind of contact lens that can effectively temporarily reshape your cornea. Think of ortho-k as the orthodontics

The Importance Of Detecting And Managing These Common Eye Diseases

11 October, 2023

Looking after your eyes at all stages of life is very important, but even more so as you get older. This is because as you

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

27 September, 2023

Dry eyes are a common eye condition that involves having dry, irritable, eyes. This condition is very common and isn’t usually a sign of something

Can Too Much Screen Time Affect Your Child’s Eye Health?

13 September, 2023

A main concern we hear from parents is if their child’s screen time could negatively impact their vision or health in general. Our answer is

How The Sun Can Damage Your Eyes 

23 August, 2023

Here at R Woodfall, we know what's best when it comes to all things eye health. This is why we continually stress the importance of

Protecting Your Eyes From Blue Light: Here’s How

9 August, 2023

Blue light is a type of high energy visible light that is emitted by digital devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. Prolonged exposure to

What Are The Most Common Eye Diseases?

26 July, 2023

As you age, eye diseases become a lot more common. As many common eye diseases are age-related. In this blog post, we will be discussing

How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?

12 July, 2023

One common question that those with vision problems tend to ask is, how do I know if I need glasses? People need glasses for a

The Importance of UV Protection For Your Eyes

20 June, 2023

Protecting your eyes from the sun is vital for your eye health. The sun, as lovely as it can be, can be very harmful to

What Are The Different Kinds of Lenses? 

7 June, 2023

Did you know that there is a wide range of optical lenses to treat every vision problem? From correcting refractive errors to protecting your eyes

Do You Have a Refractive Error? We Can Help

23 May, 2023

Refractive errors are a group of very common eye conditions that many people experience in the UK. Many refractive errors affect children as young as

Which Frames Are Right For Me?

17 May, 2023

Here at R Woodfall we put our customers' comfort above all. We believe in high quality eye care services and products. This is why our

How Ortho-K Can Help Correct Your Vision

25 October, 2023

Orthokeratology, commonly known as ortho-k, is a special kind of contact lens that can effectively temporarily reshape your cornea. Think of ortho-k as the orthodontics

The Importance Of Detecting And Managing These Common Eye Diseases

11 October, 2023

Looking after your eyes at all stages of life is very important, but even more so as you get older. This is because as you

Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

27 September, 2023

Dry eyes are a common eye condition that involves having dry, irritable, eyes. This condition is very common and isn’t usually a sign of something

Can Too Much Screen Time Affect Your Child’s Eye Health?

13 September, 2023

A main concern we hear from parents is if their child’s screen time could negatively impact their vision or health in general. Our answer is

How The Sun Can Damage Your Eyes 

23 August, 2023

Here at R Woodfall, we know what's best when it comes to all things eye health. This is why we continually stress the importance of

Protecting Your Eyes From Blue Light: Here’s How

9 August, 2023

Blue light is a type of high energy visible light that is emitted by digital devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. Prolonged exposure to

What Are The Most Common Eye Diseases?

26 July, 2023

As you age, eye diseases become a lot more common. As many common eye diseases are age-related. In this blog post, we will be discussing

How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?

12 July, 2023

One common question that those with vision problems tend to ask is, how do I know if I need glasses? People need glasses for a

The Importance of UV Protection For Your Eyes

20 June, 2023

Protecting your eyes from the sun is vital for your eye health. The sun, as lovely as it can be, can be very harmful to

What Are The Different Kinds of Lenses? 

7 June, 2023

Did you know that there is a wide range of optical lenses to treat every vision problem? From correcting refractive errors to protecting your eyes

Do You Have a Refractive Error? We Can Help

23 May, 2023

Refractive errors are a group of very common eye conditions that many people experience in the UK. Many refractive errors affect children as young as

Which Frames Are Right For Me?

17 May, 2023

Here at R Woodfall we put our customers' comfort above all. We believe in high quality eye care services and products. This is why our

How to care for ageing eyes

23 August, 2022

As we age we begin to notice some changes to our vision. The risk of age related eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular

Age-related eye conditions explained

23 August, 2022

As we age, it’s natural to notice changes in your body; but one aspect that is often overlooked are changes to your eyes and vision.

How often should you visit your optician?

12 June, 2022

Your eye health should be treated like any other part of your body. Most people visit the dentist every 6 months, the doctors every 3

Cataracts

12 June, 2022

Developing cataracts can be a scary time in your life. You may be worried about blindness, the surgery involved, and how to make a good

Managing Myopia

31 March, 2022

Managing Myopia __________________________________ Do you or children in your family struggle to see things that are in the distance clearly? Perhaps you are not able

Blue Discount Offer

30 June, 2021

To thank our wonderful Blue Light Services, we’re now offering a 10% discount to anyone who works for the NHS, the Police and the Fire

Prescription Sunglasses Offer

30 June, 2021

Our all inclusive sunglass offer is now on! Frame and single vision lenses for just £99.  *Terms & conditions apply.

50% off a Second Pair of Lenses

30 June, 2021

When you buy a pair of glasses, we will give you a second pair of lenses for half price. This might be useful for those

Dulwich Festival

30 June, 2021

We are, once again, proud to sponsor the Dulwich Festival’s Children’s Art Competition. The winners in each age category have been selected by the judges

Enhanced Eye Examinations are here in Welling!

22 February, 2021

The health of your eyes matters to you and it matters to us too, which is why we are delighted to now offer Enhanced Eye

Cutler & Gross Arrive in Sydenham!

17 November, 2020

We LOVE our new Cutler & Gross frames.  Beautiful, handmade Italian glasses in a variety of frame shapes and colours to suit your face shape

Cutler & Gross Arrive in East Dulwich!

17 November, 2020

We LOVE our new Cutler & Gross frames.  Beautiful, handmade Italian glasses in a variety of frame shapes and colours to suit your face shape

Blue Discount Offer

30 June, 2021

To thank our wonderful Blue Light Services, we’re now offering a 10% discount to anyone who works for the NHS, the Police and the Fire

Prescription Sunglasses Offer

30 June, 2021

Our all inclusive sunglass offer is now on! Frame and single vision lenses for just £99.  *Terms & conditions apply.

50% off a Second Pair of Lenses

30 June, 2021

When you buy a pair of glasses, we will give you a second pair of lenses for half price. This might be useful for those