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Our eyes are one of our most defining features and often the first thing people notice. While brown, blue, hazel, and green are the most common, there are also less familiar eye colours that you might not think of straight...

UV rays (UVA and UVB) can damage your eyes and increase the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and photokeratitis. The most effective protection is wearing a a pair of sunglasses with 100% UV protection, limiting sun exposure...

Reading glasses are essential pieces of eyewear for billions of people experiencing presbyopia, a natural, age-related change in vision that makes it harder to see up close. When shopping for a pair, you’ll likely come across two...

For individuals with light sensitivity, finding an ideal pair of sunglasses can seem like a bit of a mission. After all, sunglasses are more than a statement of style and taste, they’re an everyday essential. Whether you’re...

At Glasses Direct, Pride isn’t just a month-long celebration, it’s a commitment to visibility, inclusion and meaningful support for the LGBTQIA+ community. That’s why this year, we’re pleased to introduce our brand-new Pride...

Ah, the joys of spring! A time of year when the flowers are in full bloom and the sun is shining bright. Yet, for many of us, our everyday life throughout this season becomes much less enjoyable due to the uncomfortable symptoms of...

World Health Day is a global event celebrated every year on 7th April to raise awareness about important health issues. One of the most vital aspects of our wellbeing to focus on is our eye health. Our eyes are the windows to the...

Are you trying to find the best lenses for your new prescription glasses? When you invest in new eyewear, it’s important that the lenses are suitable and compatible with the frames you choose. Your glasses lenses have a...

Many people believe that winter sunglasses are completely unnecessary. As we prepare for a new season, we typically get our wardrobe ready for the change in weather. Very often we associate sunglasses with a sunny beach in the heat of...

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,...