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

Contact lens induced peripheral ulcer

26 Jan 2026

A contact lens induced peripheral ulcer, is a relatively common inflammatory complication associated with soft contact lens wear, most commonly seen in extended-wear or overnight contact lens wearers. Here we explain, the causes, signs and symptoms and how to avoid it.

How to tell if I have an Eye Infection

26 Jan 2026

Knowing how to spot the signs of an eye infection will help you get treatment as soon as possible for these painful and irritating infections.

Our Best Rated and Bestselling Contact Lenses of 2026

9 Jan 2026

Choosing the right contact lenses can feel like a burden! Having to do your own research and navigate a ton of articles especially with so many brands and styles on the market nowadays is painful.

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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

Children and Digital Eye Strain

When we use electronic devices, our eyes do not move as much and our blink rate slows down, which can lead to digital eye strain, also called computer vision syndrome. Find out how making some simple changes to your child's screen time can help reduce eye strain and dry eyes.

Children's Vision

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.

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Contact Lens Quizzes

There is so much information relating to contact lenses and their aftercare, it's always a good idea to brush up on your knowledge. Instead of reading lengthy in-depth articles, take some of our quick online quizzes to check out your contact lens knowledge. If you score 60% or more, we'll give you 500 FREE Loyalty points. You can take the test as many times as you like until you achieve 60%, so it's a win win. Take a quiz today!

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