Whether you are watching a professional poker match on television, or just heading down to your local casino to play some cards, you’re likely to see a few players hiding behind a pair of sunglasses. Many online players, or those that are new to the game, may be somewhat perplexed by this stylistic choice (especially as games tend to take place in dimly lit rooms), but there is method to this madness. Continue reading

Are ocular allergies hereditary? Yes, research indicates that eye allergies, like baldness, height and eye colour, are often hereditary. Continue reading

When a physical condition noticeably and consistently interferes with the activities, enjoyment, comfort, and well-being of a person’s daily life, it becomes a problem. The syndrome of dry eye is no exception. When there are not enough sufficient tears being produced to protect and coat the eyes on a steady basis, the eyes become excessively dry, irritated, and physically uncomfortable. A person afflicted with dry eye syndrome may experience symptoms that make it challenging to function normally throughout the day without being distracted by or tending to their uncomfortable dry eyes. Persons with dry eyes may experience blurred vision; not... Continue reading

We are pleased to announce that we will be showing our newest innovative product... The Eyeglass Light at the International Autumn Fair, NEC Birmingham, UK September 2nd to the 5th September 2012 STAND 5D132. We will look forward to seeing you there if you wish to visit. The Eyeglass Light is an ingenious accessory to eyewear for hands-free personal lighting. This extremely light device will attach to most eyewear frames, be they prescription glasses, readers, safety glasses or sunglasses. A unique tool for everyone. At 20 grams, The Eyeglass Light will easily clip on to any size frames on either... Continue reading

We have raised our product prices on April 30th in line with Royal Mail's recent large rises and due to a recent upgrade in the sports cases this price has been amended also to give our customers a better quality product. Continue reading

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Our Shipping rates have been updated to include courier deliveries to UK and International customers for extra peace of mind. Where our free shipping service does not include tracking, some customers will benefit from using a tracked service for keeping in touch with the whereabouts of their order. The new list of options are below and are competively priced. Please choose one option appropiate for your item and delivery area, then proceed to the checkout. Please be aware that the free postage does not include tracking, if you want peace of mind please choose a tracked service. We cannot guarantee... Continue reading

Recent research shows an astounding number of motorists are driving without meeting the minimum vision requirement. Several think that they are safe since passing the number plate eye test on their driving test which in some cases can be decades ago! There are new new driving eyesight standards due to be introduced into UK law by 2013 as part of EU Directive 2009/113/EC. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure his/her eyesight is within the law for driving safely. This problem can only be exacerbated by the Department of Transport who have been reviewing the outdated number plate test with... Continue reading

Kontrolsports UK are proud to announce that we now distribute HKG Innovation's Eyeglass Light. An innovative invention from the US, this very light to wear item will solve a lot of personal lighting problems people may have in the dark. Before, most personal lights have been integrated within the frame of the glasses, making it partially inaccessible to some users including prescription wearers. Continue reading

Cataract surgery was once conducted with scalpels on a level that modern professionals would find unthinkable, but medical technology and modern electronics have transformed the procedure into a painless outpatient procedure with an extremely rapid recovery. Patients generally experience no discomfort and return to normal activities the very next day. The eye is essentially a sphere with an opening, called the pupil, to let in light. A transparent crystalline lens is positioned within the pupil, and the interior of the eye is filled with a clear, gelatinous fluid. The shape of the lens is adjusted by the iris to focus... Continue reading

In this article, we’ll give shoppers an overview of which factors make a pair of sunglasses good for water sports, along with recommendations on which Kontrol shades best fit the description. Continue reading

As a keen cyclist I have used countless number of sunglasses, at different times of year I need different levels of lens tint so I can avoid the nightmare glare of the sun and avoid any potential incidents. I recently got hold of a pair for Kontrol Sports Tank sunglasses to try out during the sunnier months which feature a smoke coloured lenses. When the glasses arrived in the post they were supplied with a sturdy case which kept the glasses in perfect condition during the trials and tribulations of the postal service. First impressions of the glasses were good,... Continue reading

The importance of good sight is known to all; unfortunately the percentage of people who managed to keep and protect the quality of their eye sight is very little. Among the most common type of eye – related problems is Macular Degeneration, this is the breaking down of the macula of the eye. Macula is a tiny region at the back of the eye that enables a person to see small, fine details vividly. When this macula is damaged, it tends to malfunction thus, blurriness or darkness happens in the center of the vision making activities like reading, sewing and... Continue reading

When we think of skiing we naturally think about winter, the cold air, snow and dark evenings. Christmas time in the mountains can be a wonderful experience and snow conditions throughout the months of January, February and early March in the northern hemisphere are usually at their best. But, the official ski season in many resorts runs through until the end of April and even into May. The 2011 winter season in parts of North America has seen record snowfalls and many resorts including Aspen are opening right through into June! So what should we expect when we ski in... Continue reading

We were recently sent this review with images and thought we'd like to share it with you. Thanks Dave and Jamie for sharing your thoughts on our sports sunglasses We needed some sunglasses for a charity ride around the New Forest, I used to be in the army and wanted to 'Help The Heroes' my son and I. We looked online for some and found Kontrol sports, never heard of them before but they looked good and reasonably priced. They were helpful in choosing the ones we needed and they were promptly delivered and well packed. I have been using... Continue reading

As health is a growing concern among the general populace, it’s important to remember proper eye care. Your eyes are very tender, vulnerable organs that can be easily damaged by factors in your everyday existence. Exposure to intense sunlight, for example, can severely damage your eyes, and we’re all familiar with mother’s qualms about reading in the dark. Fortunately, professional ophthalmologists and optometrists are ready to examine and treat your eyes with numerous tools in the event of any damage. Ophthalmology vs. Optometry: What’s the Difference? In terms of service and procedures, you can generally expect the same from an... Continue reading

Dry and irritated eyes are quite common during pregnancy. Hormonal changes are responsible for most of pregnancy signs and symptoms, and dry eyes are no exception. Many women tear more easily, experience burning sensations in their eyes, have itchy eyes or constantly feel like there is something in their eyes. Contact lens wearers are more likely to have these kinds of symptoms, especially from the second trimester onwards. Some women may want to stop wearing lenses altogether while they are expecting, but fortunately there are some steps you can take to be more comfortable. When I got pregnant with my... Continue reading

Electronics retailers are all awash with the latest in entertainment with the exciting 3D TVs. But does anyone know of the long-term impact of wearing 3D glasses for long periods? Many customers are wary of this and the optical trade doesn’t currently have an answer due to the sudden implementation of these TVs on the market and lack of testing unto now. The GOC (general optical council) cannot offer guidance until the release of prescription 3D glasses later this year although currently you can purchase non prescription 3D glasses off the shelf unaware of the long-term affects. Some people suffer... Continue reading

This is a guest post written by Mindy Clairbel. Mindy runs MyCCFinder, a website that offers several Online Coupons promo codes, and hot deals on just about everything. If you have bad eye sight, I’m sure you already know the frustrations that come along with it. Between not being able to see right when you wake up, not being able to fall asleep watching TV with your contacts in, and even the large amounts of money you spend just on correcting it, while not even fixing it are just a few of the things that come along with bad eye... Continue reading

This is a guest post written by Lauren Dzuris. Lauren runs FindMyCarSeat, a Baby Car Seat website that helps soon to be parents find the right car seat for their child, while giving them tips and advice on everything from pregnancy to caring for your baby. If you’ve experienced poor vision the majority of your life, I’m sure you’ve suffered from great amounts of frustration. There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning and not being able to see without some help from lenses. Although we’d all like to take care of our eye sight as soon as... Continue reading

Kontrol Sports would like to thank James at http://www.healthcarecolleges.net for providing our Prescription Sunglasses blog with this Guest Post Careers in eye care are some of the most rewarding in the healthcare field. Eye doctors have the unique opportunity to help others see the world more clearly and enjoy the beauty around them. Here are three of the most popular jobs within the field of eye health. An Optometric Assistant is responsible for facilitating the administrative and clinical aspect of an optometrist’s appointment, including scheduling appointments, handling paperwork and interacting with patients. With an expected growth of 34% from the... Continue reading

The advent of laser technology changed the field of ophthalmology in a radical way. Because laser light can reach internal eye structures without cutting through surrounding material, a.k.a. non-invasively, its rapid incorporation into the field of ophthalmology greatly reduced the margin of human error during surgeries as well as the danger of damaging healthy tissue around the targeted area. Unlike scalpels, lasers can be programmed to perform precise and consistent incisions, and the recovery period for patients who undergo laser eye surgery is much more minimal than in decades prior to the development of laser technology. Today, ophthalmic lasers are... Continue reading

We now offer free standard postage on all orders UK and International orders of sports sunglasses and accessories. All orders that require tracking are available at a discounted rate. Continue reading

Kontrolsports can now offer a supply and fitting service for prescription lenses to our Kontrol prescription sports sunglasses at a very competitive cost. You can order online from our prescription sunglass range here We can fill our frames and others to if required within a range of +8 to -8 Sphere and +2 to -2 Cylinder We can offer a quick turnaround for basic clear single lenses of 7 to 10 days. It is easy to order through our checkout: Orders must be based on an eyetest that is less than 2 years old a copy of which needs to... Continue reading

Laser eye surgery is currently the most common elective surgery, far more popular than any other cosmetic surgery procedures. If you are someone who wears glasses or contact lenses then the chances are you will have at least given some thought to having the procedure. Once people have researched the cost and risks of laser eye surgery, then the next most important thing people want to know about is what they should expect after laser eye surgery and exactly what the aftercare entails. This article is going to try and give you an insight in exactly what is likely to... Continue reading