Wellbeing

Receive helpful advice and insights and learn how you can take care of your eyes in a few simple ways. At Glasses Direct, we care about your wellbeing and value the importance of your eye health. Our qualified opticians are on-hand to provide professional service and care.

Top tips on how to choose the right varifocal glasses

21 Aug 2024
Pair of blue varifocal glasses head up by a hand

Are you considering investing in a pair of varifocal glasses? If so, we are here to help you with some useful advice about what to look out for when shopping online. Perhaps this is your first time buying varifocal glasses, or maybe, you are keen to get some advice about which frame size and material... Read More

Top 10 best ways to relax your eyes

14 Aug 2024
A woman standing surrounded by nature with her eyes closed

Our eyes help us to see and experience the world around us. They deserve to be taken care of and given plenty of time to rest. In this article, we will explain how best to cure your fatigue and relax your eyes. There are many different reasons why our vision deteriorates over time. It is... Read More

Step into the spotlight with our exclusive Pride Collection

3 Jun 2024
Pride frames on colourful blocks setting

Our brand-new 2024 Pride Collection has just landed! The vibrant frames, Smile, Blissful and Proud, raise awareness of Pride Month. They symbolise the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community with their bold rainbow aesthetic and statement-making silhouettes. This limited-edition range is exclusive to Glasses Direct. For every frame sold, we’ll donate £2 to Galop, an anti-abuse... Read More

How to wear hearing aids with glasses

7 May 2024
An Asian man who wears glasses and a hearing aid putting on a hat

Are you a glasses wearer who for the first time has to wear hearing aids? Or perhaps you are new to wearing glasses? Either way, you might be curious to know whether the two can function together. After all, they both tend to rest behind your ear and it can feel really uncomfortable wearing them... Read More

Top 6 tips to keep your eyes safe in the sun

2 May 2024

Warmer weather is on the horizon. This is an important reminder to stay safe in the sun. Soon enough you will be relaxing by a beach somewhere, enjoying a picnic in the park, or just generally spending more time outdoors. Keep yourself protected and look forward to relaxed summer days spent with friends and family.... Read More

Is reading in the dark bad for your eyes?

18 Apr 2024
A man reading a book under a tree. The sun has almost set and it's dark, but a magical glow emanates from the book and illuminates the immediate area.

The simple answer is yes. Reading in the dark can be bad for your eyes. Yet, it will not cause long-term damage to your eyesight and will not lead to short-sightedness. However, it can result in eye strain which creates temporary discomfort. In this blog post, we will enlighten you on how reading in the... Read More

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