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Welcome to Grant's Temple Bar Opticians, where we celebrate the artistry of eyewear and the enduring allure of vintage frames. In this blog, we invite you to embark on a journey through time as we explore the unique charm and style that vintage eyewear brings to the forefront of fashion and personal expression.

Statistically, approximately 8% of men and 0.5% of women with European ancestry experience some form of colour blindness. In Ireland, where a significant portion of the population has European roots, these figures translate into a substantial number of individuals affected by this condition.

Grant's Temple Bar Opticians remains one of Dublin's most established opticians. Located in the heart of the city's bustling centre, we have helped hundreds of clients find the right lenses for their unique needs. Our suite of services includes designer and specialist frames for employment and sports. Due to us being so established, our clients often ask us opticians-specific questions. Therefore, for our client's convenience, we gathered some of these questions and added comprehensive answers below.

It’s an exciting time in your life when you’re applying for your learner driver's license. After all, a car represents freedom and independence. Whatever age you are, getting a driver’s license usually signals a positive change in your life. However, along with learning all the road signals, and how to safely drive, everyone who is applying for their driver learner permit needs to present an eye test.

These eye tests need to be completed by a registered optometrist or a medical practitioner. For the convenience of our clients, our Dublin optometrist offers eye tests for car licenses. In this blog we’d like to answer some of the common questions we get asked about this test.

Whether you’ve worn glasses all your life or have recently got a prescription for your first pair, it’s important to choose the right frame shape to complement your face.
More so than any other accessory, glasses can either complement your face or clash terribly. The major reason for this clash is when a person mistakenly selects a frame style that isn’t right for their face shape.
The best way to make sure your select the appropriate frames is to speak to one of our customer service team members in our Dublin opticians. However, to make sure you have a working understanding of which glasses will work with your face, we’ve put together a quick reference guide.