Renu Multi-Purpose temporarily discontinued

  2 weeks ago (12/07/2010 @ 11:02:02)
Bausch & Lomb’s Renu Multi-Purpose has been temporarily discontinued. We have taken the product off our webshop until further notice. If you are awaiting Renu please contact us for a replacement or full refund.

New 1-Day Acuvue Moist Commercial

  1 month ago (14/06/2010 @ 12:50:51)

The recent Icelandic Volcano and how it may affect service.

  3 months ago (21/04/2010 @ 12:09:22)
There are few industries that will not feel some sort of effect from the Volcano. Deliveries with courier services were affected especially DHL and TNT express who use airports extensively.

If Eyjafjallajoekul continues to erupt we realise that there are further potential problems. Manufacturers are based in Ireland, Germany, the States and the Far East. Contact lenses are shipped to and from all these countries. And what about the raw materials? Most of the contact lens materials will have a percentage of HEMA, this material comes mainly from the Far East and the States.

While this all might sound farfetched since we all believe that the ash will settle (hope so) but it must be brought to your attention that the Icelandic mountain can easily affect the contact lens industry as well!

Vision Direct mousepad/calendar now out of stock

  5 months ago (04/03/2010 @ 13:28:48)
Please note we have run out of stock of our popular Vision Direct mousepad/calendars.

Keep checking this news section or sign up to our newsletter for updates on future gifts and promotions.

Vision Direct featured at the Spurs football match.

  5 months ago (15/02/2010 @ 11:10:28)
VisionDirect featured at the Spurs football match.

Courier Services Temporarily Suspended

  7 months ago (22/12/2009 @ 16:09:54)
At the year end we would like to inform you of the following changes in our dispatch options. Our express delivery options have been temporarily suspended. We will continue to ship by Royal Mail but delivery will not take place until after Christmas and the New Year. For your emergency orders Express delivery will be available as from Saturday 26 December.

Christmas Shipping Times

  7 months ago (14/12/2009 @ 09:48:45)
Just to remind you: December 17th is the last day we expect shipped orders to arrive before Christmas. If you are ordering after this date and need your order by Christmas, we recommend choosing one of our courier options to avoid disappointment. The last date for courier dispatch before Christmas will be December 22nd.

1 Day Acuvue TruEye now available!

  8 months ago (10/12/2009 @ 13:41:56)
Now available from Vision Direct: Johnson & Johnson's 1 Day Acuvue TruEye. A world first in contact lenses: the first-ever fusion of superior oxygen delivery, highest UV protection and ultra-smooth HYDRACLEAR® technology in a daily disposable lens. No other lens is better equipped to help you and your eyes meet the daily challenges of modern living.

Vision Direct 1 step temporarily unavailable

  8 months ago (30/11/2009 @ 11:54:56)
Please note that the Vision Direct 1 step cleaning pack is temporarily unavailable until the new year. In the meantime, we still have other cleaners available in the 'Peroxide Solutions' section of our website, including Oxysept 1 step.

Coopervision Hydron Actifresh discontinued

  9 months ago (12/11/2009 @ 17:06:09)
Coopervision are ceasing production of their Hydron Actifresh lens next month. We will of course supply this brand for as long as possible. However if this is your brand of lens, you should talk to your optician about choosing a suitable replacement.

Disin-sept and Neutra-sept temporarily unavailable

  9 months ago (12/11/2009 @ 13:33:20)
Due to a change in supplier, we will temporarily not be able to offer our Disin-sept and Neutra-sept products for sale. We will have these back and available to order from our website in the New Year.

Royal Mail Special Disabled

  9 months ago (16/10/2009 @ 16:01:36)
Due to expected Royal Mail strikes, the shipping method "Royal Mail Special" has been disabled and the price for "DPD Sign For" lowered to 6 GBP. We will restore this shipping method after the strike is over, and when Royal Mail is again working at 100%.

My Account - new feature

  10 months ago (05/10/2009 @ 11:56:18)
We've added a new feature to your account overview.
From time to time you may received an automated email from us to update you on your order status. You can now view all emails from us in your account.
Log in, click on 'My Account' and then 'Messages'. All sent emails will appear with the most recent appearing at the top. You can view the time, subject and text of all emails sent to you.

Bausch & Lomb Optima 38 Discontinued

  10 months ago (21/09/2009 @ 19:06:59)
As of the current time, the product Optima 38 by Bausch & Lomb has been removed from our catalogue as it is to be discontinued by the manufacturer. Wearers who need an alternative should consult their optician.

The Freshlook Colourblends Colour Studio

  11 months ago (25/08/2009 @ 14:29:11)
If you are unsure which choice of colour is best suited to you, now's your chance to find out, using the Freshlook Colourblends Colour Studio.
In just three easy steps you can browse the entire Colourblends range on the model of your choice and see the effect immediately. Why not try it out?

Special Delivery Services

  1 year ago (19/05/2009 @ 11:53:14)
Due to public holidays in the UK and mainland Europe all special delivery and courier services will be unavailable until Monday 25th of May.

Vision Direct introduces the "Just in Case", the lens case for the travelling wearer of daily lenses

  1 year ago (06/02/2009 @ 12:12:34)
Vision Direct now offers the ideal travel holder for the daily lens wearer. No more looking for loose lens blisters in your luggage, from now on you can take up to 5 pairs safely with you anywhere in our "Just in Case" container. Attractively designed and light weight, the 'Just in Case' also features a mirror on the inside.

New server for website - faster access

  1 year ago (05/02/2009 @ 14:56:23)
Vision Direct has moved to a new VPS (Virtual Private Server) which should ensure faster loading times for all users of our website. It also affords us greater website stability and a faster back office. We hope you like the change.

Lower DHL Rates for Holiday Season

  2 years ago (10/12/2008 @ 15:35:36)
We have reduced DHL by 33% from 10th December till 2nd January 2009. The price has been reduced from 16 GBP down to 10.70 GBP. Enjoy!

Free Vision Direct mousepad with every order!

  2 years ago (02/12/2008 @ 11:06:44)
All orders placed on or after December 2nd will receive a free Vision Direct mousepad. The mousepad also doubles as a handy notepad and calendar.

1st December V.A.T. reduced to 15%

  2 years ago (01/12/2008 @ 08:17:15)
As of 1st December all deliveries within UK are subject to a reduced V.A.T. of 15%. At the time of implementing the change we are told that this is for 13 months only, watch this space!

New Products April 2008

  2 years ago (27/03/2008 @ 15:08:22)
Ciba Vision - Dailies AquaComfort Plus
New DAILIES AquaComfort Plus is the first ever contact lens to feature Triple Action Moisture - three moisturising agents working synergistically to provide comfort throughout the day. 1) A lubricating agent for instant comfort at the start of the day 2) A wetting agent provides moisture throughout the day 3) A moisturising agent that refreshes your eyes each time you blink for comfort until the end of the day.

Coopervision - Biofinity
Biofinity is made from the breakthrough Aquaform material that allows greater levels of oxygen to freely flow through the lens to the eye. Higher oxygen supply lenses are known to create whiter and healthier looking eyes for most contact lens wearers.

Gator Caiman - Junior Prescription Swimming Goggles
For your kids and all juniors! Gator Caiman Junior Prescription Swimming Goggles are made of stable polycarbonate which protects against UV-light and they have a durable anti-fog-coating.
Powers between 0.00 and -6.00. Available in Blue and Red Headstrap.

Bausch & Lomb PreserVision Original Soft Gels
Bausch & Lomb PreserVision Original Soft Gels AREDS formula that has clinically proven its effectiveness in Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS).
Easy to swallow, 2 per day soft gels.

Bausch & Lomb PreserVision Lutein Soft Gels
Bausch & Lomb - PreserVision Lutein Soft Gels are Easy-to-swallow, AREDS based formula that replaces vitamin A with FloraGLO Lutein for those who should avoid beta-carotene, such as smokers. Lutein is a powerful antioxidant that protects the eye by filtering out blue light before it can damage the macula.

VisionDirect - Envy Kit
These glasses are 100% Antifog lenses made of shatterproof polycarbonate UV400 Filters. You can remove the arms and attach the black strap to make them goggles! Perfect for skiing! All Envy Safety Glasses come with a black zipper case with a spring hook.
>polycarbonate lenses, UV400 Filters and pass ANSI Z87.1 safety standards. Scratch resistant coating, removable vented EVA Foam Padding.

VisionDirect - Lightning
Lightning have rubber tips and spring hinges. The frame is silver metal with rubber nose pads. Includes a Vision Direct cleaning pouch Shatterproof smoked polycarbonate lenses, UV400 Filters and pass ANSI Z87.1 safety standards.

VisionDirect - Gripper Safety Case
The Gripper case is perfect for storing your glasses in. These cases are easy-to-grip and come with a c-clasp hook. The complete protection for your glasses!

Last Christmas Posting Date

  3 years ago (07/12/2007 @ 09:03:34)
If you require your contact lenses before Christmas our last posting date by regular post is 7th December. During this period we strongly urge you to choose DHL* couriers to avoid disappointment. We will reduce DHL by 33% from 6th December till 2nd January 2008.

Please note that our offices will be closed on the 25th, 26th,31st December and 1st January 2008.

New Version of AMO Complete

  3 years ago (24/09/2007 @ 14:49:52)
AMO has released AMO COMPLETE® MPS, and VisionDirect.co.uk now has it in stock. With its unique Easy Rub™ Formula, AMO COMPLETE® MPS promotes disinfection by removing and killing a broad range of bacteria and microorganisms on your lenses to help protect your eyes against infection. COMPLETE® MPS Easy Rub™ Formula removes protein and debris to thoroughly clean your lenses.

We're Officially Hacker Safe

  3 years ago (06/09/2007 @ 09:44:55)
We've always taken security very seriously at visiondirect.co.uk.
This includes using services like CyberTrust to scan our site, bringing in security experts, evaluating all site changes to check their security implications, ensuring our servers are secure, and applying all relevant patches to production software as soon as they become available.

Today, we are happy to reveal our newest vigilance measure - we are now certified as "Hacker Safe" by Scan Alert, "The trustmark more people trust".

Product Recalled

  3 years ago (07/06/2007 @ 11:20:46)
Until further notice from the manufacturer, AMO Complete has been removed from our catalogue. Customers who need an alternative should consult with their optician.

Discontinued Products

  3 years ago (07/06/2007 @ 08:41:56)
As of the current time, the following products have been removed from our catalogue since they have been discontinued by the manufacturer - Coopervision Acti Toric and Johnson & Johnson Acuvue Toric. Wearers who need an alternative should consult with their optician.

Return Flight Voucher Ended

  4 years ago (10/01/2007 @ 10:36:47)
Our returns flight voucher offer has ended as of January 10th, 2007. In February, we will have a new voucher offer available. We'll keep you posted through our Newsletter on the details when the vouchers become available.

2006 Holiday Deadline

  4 years ago (12/12/2006 @ 17:43:07)
Orders (which are stock items) placed before December 14th should be delivered before Christmas.
Our offices are closed only on public holidays, namely 25/26 Dec and 1st January 2007.

Single Box Ordering

  4 years ago (05/10/2006 @ 14:44:27)
Due to customer requests, VisionDirect.co.uk has simplified their contact lens product pages to make it easier to order single boxes of lenses at a time. This service has been offered for years, but most users did not understand the interface for ordering single boxes. The new interface makes this task very clear and easy, and has been used frequently since it's introduction last week.

As always, we want to do our best to make your shopping experience as easy as possible. If you have any further suggestions for how to improve the site, please email suggestions@visiondirect.co.uk.

PRICE REDUCTION ON DAILY DISPOSABLES!

  4 years ago (14/06/2006 @ 04:32:29)
Vision Direct- the first company to break the contact lens monopoly in 1998 by selling direct and therefore reducing prices by up to 70%- have just reduced their prices again!

We have reduced our prices on the following: Focus Dailies 90 pairs £55, Soflens One Day 90 pairs £55, Biomedics 1 Day 90 pairs £55, and 1 Day Acuvue 90 pairs £84.

Bausch & Lomb Withdraws MoistureLoc

  4 years ago (15/05/2006 @ 09:49:29)
Bausch & Lomb announced today that they were pulling MoistureLoc off the world market due to reports of the solution being linked to fungal infection in some user's eyes.

Bausch chief executive officer Ronald Zarrella said "after an extensive investigation involving thousands of tests, millions of dollars and collaboration with government agencies, health authorities and independent experts, there is no evidence of product contamination, tampering, counterfeiting of sterility failure. That leads us to conclude that some aspect of MoistureLoc formula may be increasing the relative risk of Fusarium infection in unusual circumstances."

Users of MoistureLoc are recommended to try our multiuse solution.

Free Holiday Discount Voucher

  5 years ago (20/09/2005 @ 08:54:34)
The Free Holiday Discount Voucher offer has ended. Those who have already received the vouchers may view the terms and conditions here.

Latest Products

  5 years ago (19/09/2005 @ 04:40:46)
1. Sport Safety Glasses (unbreakable!)

Sport Safety Glasses by Vision Direct. Ideal for all outdoor sports like cycling and skiing.
These sport glasses are bendable and shatterproof. So no need to worry if you sit on them!

2. Softsert - lensvue2

For those who struggle with handling and inserting their lenses. Lensvue2 will make your lenses highly visible, insuring that your lens is applied correctly.

3. Softsert - Softsert + plus

For those who struggle with handling and inserting their lenses. Softsert + plus can be used for people who appear to have smaller eyes.

4. Softsert - Softsert Original

The Orginal soft lens applicator. Obviously, not every wearer experiences difficulty, but for those who struggle with handling and applying their soft lenses, this remarkable device is invaluable. It's simply a more efficient method... saving much time and frustration.

New Products

  5 years ago (13/07/2005 @ 03:57:05)
1. Extreme H20

The Extreme H2O® lens is the lens of choice for any patient wishing to improve his/her end of the day comfort. The "5 o'clock syndrome" of lens awareness and discomfort is usually eliminated with the use of the Extreme H2O® lens.

2. Ciba Vision O2 Optix

O2 delivers more oxygen and oxygen to the eye is critical to help protect against the potential symptoms associated with corneal oxygen deficiency.

3. Provis Daysoft Uv

These are a very high specification one-day disposable contact lenses with UV inhibitor, pale blue handling tint and high water content. Daysoft UV has one of the highest water contents for a daily lens and is the most affordable!

4. Vision Direct Safety Glasses
Protect your eyes, don't compromise!
>> Includes cleaning pouch and adjustable elastic cord!
>> Clear lenses made of shatterproof polycarbonate.
>> UV400 Filter for maximum protection.

FREE SHIPPING ON REORDERS!

  5 years ago (02/06/2005 @ 03:59:08)
Standard Postage & Packing is FREE on your NEXT order if you select the "REORDER REMINDER" option in the checkout process (activated on June 2nd, 2005)

Free Ski Flight Voucher

  5 years ago (06/05/2005 @ 10:07:44)
The Free Ski Flight offer has ended. Those who have already received the flight vouchers may view the terms and conditions here.

Vision Direct has recently sponsored a competition on www.writebuzz.com

  6 years ago (06/10/2004 @ 08:59:40)
Vision Direct has recently sponsored a competition on www.writebuzz.com
with the brief “The eyes have it! You are invited to write either a
poem or lyrics entitled 'The eyes have it'. The style and sentiment are up to
you - as are the colour of the eyes! We can't wait to see what you come up with.”

We thought that you might like to share the winning entries with us.


FIRST PRIZE: The eyes have it by Hannah Dawson

Details of poem on www.writebuzz.com

SECOND PRIZE: The eyes have it by John Wallace

Details of poem on www.writebuzz.com

THIRD PRIZE: Your eyes have it by Julie Elliot

Details of poem on www.writebuzz.com

RECOMMEND A FRIEND AND FLY SOMEWHERE SPECIAL THIS YEAR!

  6 years ago (04/03/2004 @ 22:14:20)
Vision Direct has recently sponsored a competition on www.writebuzz.comwww.writebuzz.com

with the brief “The eyes have it! You are invited to write either a poem
or lyrics entitled 'The eyes have it'. The style and sentiment are up to you
- as are the colour of the eyes! We can't wait to see what you come up with.”

We thought that you might like to share the winning entries with us.

FIRST PRIZE: The eyes have it by Hannah Dawson

Details of poem on www.writebuzz.com

SECOND PRIZE: The eyes have it by John Wallace

Details of poem on www.writebuzz.com

THIRD PRIZE: Your eyes have it by Julie Elliot

Details of poem on www.writebuzz.com