Contact Lenses

Are Eyelash Extensions Safe? How to use them with contacts?

When considering eyelash extensions,there is more to think about than just the colour and length.

Find out if eyelash extensions are safe, how they are applied, the risks associated with eyelash extensions and how to use them if you wear contact lenses.

Sports & Contact Lenses

When playing sports, some senses are more important that others. More than any other sense, vision is absolutely critical.

Any improvements that can be made to an athlete’s eye sight will have a direct improvement on his or her performance, for both competitive and recreational sports, no matter the skill level.

Contact Lenses for the over 40's

If an over 40 year old suffers from nearsightedness, farsightedness, an astigmatism, or they need bifocal correction, varifocal contact lenses have a comfortable feel and natural look that offers a convenient way to deal with vision correction.

Here we look at some important facts on the different methods of correcting presbyopia using contact lenses

History of Contact Lenses: When, Who, Where And Why Explained

Contact lenses have a remarkable history that goes back more than 500 years.

Learn about how contact lenses have developed over the years from Leonardo da Vinci first conception of the idea of contact lenses to the remarkably tiny but complex optical devices that we have today.

Most Comfortable Coloured Contact lenses

For anyone who has ever dreamed of having a different eye colour, coloured contact lenses offer a fast and effective way to transform your appearance.

Coloured contact lenses can not only enhance your own colour and make your eyes pop, but they can literally make your brown eyes blue or your blue eyes brown.

There's a whole palette of choices, read on and find out which ones are the most comfortable and which colour best suits your eyes.

Recent Articles

What are PFAS

13 Aug 2024

PFAS or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - are commonly referred to as “Forever Chemicals” - the list of everyday items they are found in seems to grow daily. Here we discuss PFAS and which contact lens manufacturers use them and how they are reacting to them.

Glasses lens options and types explained

1 Aug 2024

Not all prescription lenses are created equal, with each lens type designed to correct a certain issue. Here we explain the difference between, Single Vision, Bifocal, Varifocal, occupational, and aspheric lenses.

Should you change from hydrogel to silicone hydrogel contact lenses

24 Jul 2024

Silicone hydrogel contact lenses are more popular than ever, and it's common for your optometrist to suggest you change from regular hydrogel lenses to silicone hydrogel lenses. There are benefits to silicone hydrogel, but the cost can be off-putting, read on to find out if the benefits outway the cost for you.

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Virtual Reality headsets and Vision

How do Virtual Reality Headsets trick your eyes into thinking that the flat screen, which is just centimeters away, is a three dimensional reality with object meters, or even kilometers away? And how do your eyes react to being tricked this way? Read More

Eyes, Apps & Digital

25 Interesting Eye Facts

Ever wondered why all baby's eyes are blue, how fast do we blink, or what percentage of coloured blind people are male? Thought so.

Here we have explained 24 interesting facts relating to the eyes, great for those wanting to up their general knowledge for the pub quiz.

Eyesight Problems

Are Contact Lenses more Expensive than Glasses?

One question that often comes up when trying to decide between contact lenses and eyeglasses is the cost.

Many people wonder if contacts lenses cost less over time than conventional prescription glasses, the answer is somewhat complex and depends on your specific circumstances.

Here we compare the cost of glasses verses contact lenses and what else you might want to consider before making your choice.

Contact Lenses - Interesting Info

Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis (Hay Fever) for Contact Lens wearers

Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, is caused by air-born pollen particles released by trees, grasses, and weeds during specific times of the year.

It generally peaks in the spring months and again in the late summer months if ragweed pollen induced.

Discover which pollen's to avoid and when, plus find out how you can help relieve symptoms.

Eye Infections/Conditions

What is Presbyopia? Causes and Treatment

Presbyopia is an eye condition that makes it harder to focus on objects close to you. This usually happens within a few years of your fortieth birthday, but can happen at any point in your life.

Presbyopia is also known as age-related farsightedness or long-sightedness. Objects that are far away are easier to focus on, but objects closer to your eyes may become blurry or smeary.

Here we explain what presbyopia is, what causes it, and what treatments are available.