3 Aug 2026
Choosing the right contact lenses can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of options available, each claiming to offer exceptional comfort, clearer vision or advanced technology, it isn't always obvious which lenses are right for you. Whether you're wearing contact lenses for the first time or looking for a better option, our optometrist will help you understand your choices and find the lenses that best suit your eyes, lifestyle and vision needs.
3 Aug 2026
Reading glasses are usually required over the age of 45, but what if you wear contact lenses?
Contact lenses wearers may be worried that when they need reading glasses they will have to ditch their contact lenses, but that may not necessarily be true.Here we explore multifocal contact lenses and how they can help solve this problem.
28 Jul 2026
It’s no contest: brown is the most common eye colour around the world.
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.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.
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.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!
Choosing the right contact lenses can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of options available, each claiming to offer exceptional comfort, clearer vision or advanced technology, it isn't always obvious which lenses are right for you. Whether you're wearing contact lenses for the first time or looking for a better option, our optometrist will help you understand your choices and find the lenses that best suit your eyes, lifestyle and vision needs.