Eurolens Research survey revealed that most new contact lens fittings in 2024 were for female patients. A total of 75% were ...

Best places to buy contact lenses online that are cheap and high quality - Tired of overpaying for contact lenses? Abha Shah has her eyes on the purse-friendly prize ...

Thinking of getting contact lenses but not sure what to do? Read the second part of our beginners guide to getting lenses and find out about about common contact mistakes at the bottom of the page.

What are soft contact lenses? Soft contact lenses are made of a sponge-like material. They absorb water and most soft lenses have a water content of over 50%. This is not pure water, but must match ...

You might be looking to buy lenses online, but currently in the UK, the only way to get tested is in-store. Book a contact lens test (tests for glasses are different) to get an up-to-date ...

What are rigid contact lenses? Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses are made of a material that allows oxygen to pass through and reach the surface of your eye. They provide good vision correction and ...

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Contact lens wearers will be able to recycle their lenses for free in a new UK-wide scheme launching this week. Wearers can dispose of their waste at public drop-off points, offered by Boots ...

The smart contact lenses market is set for remarkable growth, revolutionizing healthcare and technology with the integration of advanced sensors, displays, and connectivity systems. As wearable ...

The increasing availability and power ranges of disposable soft contact lens designs has led to a steady decline in the popularity of rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses. Despite many advantages over ...

We offer quality care for normal and specialised contact lens fitting. Our professional clinic offers appointments every day, and you can get free appointments in the student clinic every Monday and ...

Correspondence to Dr Parashkev Nachev, Institute of Neurology, UCL, London WC1N 3GB, UK; p.nachev{at}ucl.ac.uk Binocular diplopia is a debilitating visual symptom requiring immediate intervention for ...