Virtual reality with contact lenses and glasses
For people who wear glasses or contact lenses regularly and want to experience virtual reality, here's how to put this exciting technology into focus.
Healthy Lifestyle Report 2023
Maintaining good health and a healthy lifestyle has become a big area of focus for many in recent years. So, with this in mind, the team here at Lenstore have revisited our Healthy Lifestyle Cities Report, refreshing the findings for a 2023 edition – you can find the 2022 Healthy Lifestyle Report here, and the 2021 report here.
How often should you have an eye test as a driver in the UK?
Having regular eye tests is one of the most important things you can do for your health, even if you think you have perfect vision.
That is because eye tests can help ensure your glasses or contact lens prescription is up to date, while also detecting any early warning signs of eye conditions and other health issues like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
10 creative ways to hit your daily step count
Ten thousand steps a day can feel like a lofty goal. But with a little creativity, we can turn everyday tasks into opportunities to boost our physical and mental health.
Don’t let your eyes hold you back
With the holiday season on its way, don’t let presbyopia cast a cloud over your celebrations. From reading Christmas cards to cosying up with a cuppa–here’s how ACUVUE OASYS Multifocal lenses can help this festive period.
How to protect your eyes and contact lenses when using makeup?
From concealer to mascara, makeup is worn by millions of people each and every day, and it’s important when applying it to be doing so in a safe manner. Applying makeup around the eye area requires extra care to ensure you are protecting your sight from infection or even poking your eye out and causing long-lasting damage.
For contact lens wearers, the challenge of protecting your eyes when applying makeup can seem even greater, as you need to ensure both your contact lens and eyes are being taken care of.
A guide to wearing coloured contact lenses
Coloured contact lenses are fast becoming an essential fashion accessory. Find out how to get your coloured lens prescription and how to choose your lenses.
Halloween coloured contact lenses: A safety guide
Halloween is almost here and dressing up is one of the main things we look forward to. With people wanting to make an effort on their costumes, coloured contact lenses are a perfect way to finish off your spooky look. But are you making sure you’re using them safely?
Ready for a post-summer reboot?
Before you despair that summer is over, consider turning the change of season into an opportunity to reset healthy habits and set the tone for a positive, balanced autumn.
A student's guide to contact lens care
With late nights and busy study schedules, it’s easy to let healthy habits fall by the wayside, yet cutting corners on eye hygiene raises the risk of serious eye infections.