The Vision Direct Team Blog
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
5 ways to avoid dry eyes
Do you experience dry eyes when wearing contact lenses? Fear not, we explain how you can keep your eyes hydrated through five simple steps and top-notch home remedies.
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Contact lens beginner tips and tricks
We were all newbies once, so our friendly in-house opticians have put together lots of tips and tricks for beginners to become pros in no time. We hope you enjoy this exciting world of convenience, comfort and clearer vision!
Friday, 20 September 2024
Caring for your contact lenses
Comfort is key to getting the most out of your contact lenses. For this reason, we’ve put together a handy guide on how to care for your lenses in just a few simple steps.
Friday, 20 September 2024
Soothe your eyes with our bestselling eye drops
A common experience contact lens wearers know all too well is dry eyes. To combat this, we’ve put together a helpful list of our bestselling eyedrops which soothe dryness.
Friday, 20 September 2024
Is love at first sight real?
We’ve seen love at first sight in meet cutes on screen, but does it exist in real life? Join us on our journey to the truth where our breakdown of the top five rom coms to watch with your contact lenses.
Friday, 20 September 2024
This is why some people have 2 different coloured eyes
Approx. 1% of the world’s population have two eyes that are different colours - have you ever wondered how this is caused? Read our blog to find out more about heterochromia, the cause of this striking and fascinating characteristic.
Friday, 20 September 2024
What is astigmatism?
Do you experience blurriness at night whilst driving? You may have astigmatism, an extremely common and usually minor eye condition. We provide all the answers to your astigmatism-related queries.
Monday, 06 February 2023
Best contact lenses of 2024: updated ranking
Check out what contact lenses, eye drops and solutions our customers are loving, and embrace comfort and a clearer vision for the rest of the year!
Tuesday, 27 September 2022
5 easy Halloween costumes with coloured contacts
Time to DIY! It’s the spookiest time of the year, but there’s nothing scarier than unsafe coloured contacts. Elevate your look, with our creative, easy Halloween costume ideas inspired by popular films
Monday, 19 September 2022
Contact lenses and make-up: Which goes first?
Unsure whether to put your contact lenses in before or after your make-up? Rest assured, we explain the best way to incorporate contact lenses in your make-up routine.
Monday, 14 March 2022
Spring eye care tips for contact lens wearers
As the weather gets brighter and warmer, there's no escaping pollen particles. Our opticians have put together 5 spring eye care tips to make the most of the year's prettiest season, with healthy and clear vision.
Wednesday, 09 March 2022
Best multifocal contact lenses 2025
It all started when the words on your book began appearing blurry until you moved it further away, or you suddenly noticed you had to squint to read your text messages on your phone. You booked an appointment to see your optician and found out your eyes are developing presbyopia.
Thursday, 16 December 2021
7 essential winter eye care tips
Winter is finally here and its weather changes can sometimes have an impact on your eyes. Here’s a handy guide of tips on how to manage autumnal weather when you wear contact lenses.
Friday, 03 December 2021
How to make slime with contact lens solution
As families across the country embrace the COVID-19 lockdown, people are getting creative with fun activities for children (and adults alike) you can do at home. From puzzles to drawing and at-home workouts: you'll need a wide range of tricks up your sleeve to ensure that you all stay occupied. We have just the thing: homemade slime!
Thursday, 07 October 2021
7 foods that are good for your eyes
Eager to eat healthier for your eyes, but don’t know where to start? Our in-house opticians have made a menu of the best foods, bursting with all the must-have vitamins and more.
Monday, 20 September 2021
How to take care of your eyes in autumn
Autumn is finally here and its weather changes can sometimes have an impact on your eyes. Here’s a handy guide of tips on how to manage autumnal weather when you wear contact lenses.
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
The effects of alcohol on your eyes
Continuous drinking can harm both your body and your eye health. Find out the effects alcohol can have on your eyes, and what steps to take to protect them.
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
5 Winter foods packed with vitamins to boost your eye health
This winter, Vision Direct are here to recommend food that is in season and packed with vitamins that help your eyes to stay healthy and function to their full capabilities.
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
5 types of people who will love everclear ELITE
No matter what you get up to this summer, you'll need a contact lens that can effortlessly adapt to your needs and fit into your lifestyle, like our exclusive everclear ELITE daily contact lenses. We’ve put together the ways that everclear ELITE can enhance the summers of 5 very different types of people.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
How to take care of your eyes in summer
Summer is here, and we all want to spend more time in the sun - but it’s important to look after our eyes, too! We’ve put together our top summer eye care tips for contact lens wearers, so you can keep sight woes at bay and focus on having fun in the sun.