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The Vision Direct Team Blog

Is lifting weights really bad for your eyesight?

"Studies have revealed that lifting weights at the gym and playing wind instruments could put additional pressure on the eyes of those with undiagnosed glaucoma, speeding up the disease. "

Did you know pets can wear contact lenses?

"Did you know that pets can wear contact lenses? They can and they're not just used to correct vision... "

How fast would an object have to go to be invisible to the human eye?

"If we really could move at an incredible pace, just how fast would something have to be going before it really was quicker than the human eye? We put on our scientific hats for a while to find out. "

Re-using and recycling your packaging

"Recycling is one of the easiest ways for you to have a direct impact on the state of the environment. If we can reduce the amount we throw away and waste every day, we won’t have to rely as much on landfills to dispose of our rubbish. "

Choosing the right coloured contacts for your eyes

"Nothing sets off the perfect costume like an amazing pair of coloured contact lenses. Whether you’re switching to crisp, blue eyes for an Ice queen look or a flashy purple iris for a wizard, the right contacts will always complete the look. "

Top 5 running tips for contact lens wearers

Vision Direct offer their top 5 running tips for beginners and contact lens wearers. Whether you're competing in a race or just going for a jog, it's worth taking note of some of these fantastic tips!

Contact lens and glasses tips for brides on their wedding day

We've compiled our top tips on wearing contact lenses and glasses for brides on their wedding day so you can concentrate on having a great time!

This is why some people have 2 different coloured eyes

As it's Different Coloured Eyes Day, we thought we'd celebrate this fascinating trait by explaining heterochromia and how it causes two eyes to be of 2 different colours!

6 important things to remember when you're new to contact lenses

There are plenty of reasons to start wearing contact lenses. Maybe it’s the way they make you look, or that you just need them occasionally. Whatever your reason, to get the most out of your lenses there are some simple things you should remember to do!

Debunking the Myths about buying contact lenses online

Buying contact lenses online is safe and easy, but there are some myths out there that suggest otherwise. Luckily, we're at hand to bust these myths so you can be confident when you're buying online.

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