The new term is here and many mum's are breathing a sigh of relief! However how many remembered the all important eye test for their child?

A child's eyesight can affect several aspects of their life including interaction, concentration and reading. An astounding 80% of a child's learning is visual which means that children with poorer eyesight may not be able to develop to their full potential!

A child's vision can change quickly so regular examinations are important from the age of 3! The NHS recommends annual eye tests for children. The BIG Optician stocks a wide range of frames with cool, fashionable designs so children can feel comfortable wearing them.

With a warm, welcoming and expert team The BIG Optician is ideal for your little munchkins eye tests!

Just like a well-engineered watch or a beautiful covetable handbag, eye glasses have become a vital accessory to express the wearer’s individuality and style.

Now a leading luxury eyewear brand Oliver Peoples is worn by Jay Z, Jonny Depp, Robery Downey Junior and Jennifer Aniston to name but a few. Although based in Hollywood, Oliver Peoples are the antithesis of the bling and glam associated with the area and its inhabitants. They provide a welcome antidote with their understated vintage-inspired style and good old fashioned quality with not a diamante in sight.

The Big Optician has the largest range of Oliver Peoples eyeglass frames in the North East, including a selection of the Special Edition 25 Year Anniversary pieces.

The BIG Optician favourite, world renowned pop sensation Rihanna, has been snapped wearing one of our favourite brands, Tom Ford.

We wonder if she'll need these ahead of her visit to the North East later this year... we hope so! Sunshine needed!

Remember we have a great selection of Tom Ford frames in store :)

Bond is Back in Tom Ford Eyewear...

The world's favourite secret agent will again be dressed head to toe in Tom Ford in the forthcoming Skyfall movie. To compliment his impeccable suits, we can confirm that Daniel Craig's James Bond will be wearing the Tom Ford Marko sunglasses in Shiny Rhodium with blue lenses.

You can catch Bond in his Tom Ford sunglasses in action from 28 October. But you can beat Bond to it by grabbing yourself a pair of Tom Ford Marko sunglasses from The Big Optician, Newcastle's authorised Tom Ford Eyewear dealer. 

Celebrities were out in force at this year's Isle of Wight Festival and as usual the majority were wearing their ubiquitous Ray-Bans. Ray-Ban wearing celebs such as Kelis, Professor Green and Katy B all made a bee-line for the Ray-Ban VIP area which this year included a vintage pub-themed beer garden. We're told that Tinie Tempah and Suggs were getting along famously. Pickled egg anyone...?

Pixie Geldof is clearly enjoying London Fashion week in style. Sitting on the front row of the Topshop fashion show with mate Kate Moss, Pixie is looking very cool in her scarlett Miu Miu sunglasses.  I wonder what Madonna thinks of Pixie stealing her look?

Everyone knows and loves Radley, famed for the cute Scotty dog emblem on their handbags.  We are pleased to announce the arrival of the new Radley eyewear collection.  Inspired by themes from their handbags, such as the Radley Bow,  Radley eyewear is colourful, contemporary and very wearable by women of all ages. Now on display at The Big Optician, but do hurry as these frames are selling very fast.

We just can't contain our excitement!

Get across to our main site and click on the WIN menu option!

Ray-Ban wayfarers up for grabs!!!

We are sooo excited to announce the imminent arrival of the NEW Tiffany & Co eyewear collection.  Along with the well-loved favourites such as 'Return to Tiffany' and 'Tiffany Key' there are three fabulous new Tiffany eyewear styles all directly inspired by Tiffany's jewellery collections.

Tiffany Garden takes its inspiration from nature: flowers, butterflies and dragonfly.  72 hand-placed Swarovski crystals adorn the stunning Garden Flower frame.  Its a seriously glamorous frame and not one for the feint-hearted!