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.

What are the rarest coloured eyes?

7 Aug 2023
A laughing blonde woman wearing a hat and round tortoiseshell glasses

As human beings, our eyes are one of our most distinctive features and they are often the first thing we notice about someone. They come in so many different colours. The most well-recognised are brown, blue, hazel and green eyes. Yet there are some other shades which are far more obscure. But what is the... Read More

How to avoid digital eye strain in the workplace

1 Mar 2023

We are all guilty of spending too much time in front of digital screens. This habit has increased more so in the last few years as many of us adapt to new ways of working, specifically remote and hybrid work. Prevent Blindness is a leading voluntary eye health and safety organisation that is committed to... Read More

How to prevent the symptoms of dry eyes in winter

12 Dec 2022

Are you suffering from dry eyes? Get advice on how best to treat your symptoms. Dry eye syndrome is a health condition caused when your eyes do not create enough tears or when your tears evaporate too fast and therefore do not form a healthy tear film. The tears add moisture to the eyes and... Read More

Here’s why your glasses need UV protection in winter

17 Nov 2022

Many people are under the impression that the need for UV protection in winter is obsolete. Summer is for sunglasses, right? However, during the colder months, the sun is lower in the sky and therefore UV rays are far more prominent. Also, snow and ice are reflective, so the rays from the sun can reach... Read More

Safety behind the wheel with Transitions® Drivewear®

14 Nov 2022

Road Safety Week is organised by the charity Brake and occurs from 14th to 20th November 2022. It is an annual campaign that teaches children in schools, along with organisations and communities, about the importance of safety on the road. One of many ways you can protect yourself and others is to ensure you are... Read More

How to protect your eyes this World Sight Day

13 Oct 2022
Love your eyes - World Sight Day 2022

World Sight Day is an excellent reminder to keep our eyes healthy and is organised by the IAPB (International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness). Occurring annually on the second Thursday of October, this event raises awareness of the problems surrounding blindness and impaired vision. Their #LoveYourEyes campaign draws attention to these issues. It teaches... Read More

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