Looking after your eyes is vital to a healthy lifestyle. Even if you have never worn contact lenses or glasses, we stock several bestselling eye drops such as Blink, Hycosan, and our cost-effective own-brand, everclear, to stave off dry eyes and keep your eyes hydrated and comfortable for longer.
Vision Direct's eye care range is organised into several product types: lubricating eye drops for dry eye relief; eyelid hygiene products including lid wipes and cleansing lotions; eye vitamins and nutritional supplements for long-term eye health; eye wash solutions and sprays for cleansing and soothing; and dry eye treatments. Products are available from brands including Hycosan, Clinitas, Blink, Systane, Artelac, Thea Pharmaceuticals, Bausch + Lomb, and everclear.
Dry eye syndrome has two main subtypes. Aqueous deficient dry eye occurs when the lacrimal glands do not produce enough of the watery component of tears. Evaporative dry eye, the more common type, occurs when tears evaporate too quickly due to a deficiency in the oily tear film layer, often caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. Lubricating eye drops help both types by supplementing the tear film. Eyelid hygiene products such as Blephasol and Blephaclean are particularly useful for evaporative dry eye caused by blocked meibomian glands.
Yes, some eye drops are specifically formulated for use during lens wear. Check the label: many preservative-free drops and drops marked as contact lens compatible can be used directly over soft lenses. Products such as Blink Contacts, certain Hycosan formulations, and Systane Ultra can be applied while wearing soft contact lenses. Drops containing preservatives, thick gels, or those not labelled as lens-compatible should be applied before inserting lenses or at least 15 minutes after removing them.
No. The majority of eye care products at Vision Direct, including lubricating eye drops, eyelid hygiene products, eye vitamins, and eye wash solutions, are available without a prescription. They can be ordered directly online, with next-day delivery available. Contact lenses are a separate category and are regulated medical devices: a contact lens prescription is required to purchase lenses, but not eye care products.
