Science and technology

A look into the future of lenses

30 April 2020

Imagine being able to control your phone, just by blinking. Or having the weather and traffic delivered straight to your eyeball. In-house Optometrist, Roshni, reveals the high-tech lenses that are set to change the world.

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5 high-tech contact lenses that could change the world

13 February 2019

As wearable vision correction goes, it doesn’t get more low-key than contact lenses. Here, we look at 5 high-tech contact lenses that could change the world.

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Is your child’s digital diet harming their eyesight?

11 February 2019

Did you know an average 14-16 year old spends almost 5 hours a day on digital devices? We conducted a survey across 2,000 parents in the UK with children aged between 2 and 16, to find out how often our children actually use digital devices.

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7 Amazing Eye Facts

17 December 2018

Ever wondered why your eye colour is the way it is? Or how many times you blink every year? Our 7 amazing eye facts infographic has the answers.

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Is technology harming your vision?

11 February 2016

Studies have revealed that nearly 60% of Americans use digital devices for at least five hours per day. In general, many activities and hobbies are moving to the online world and each generation has their own distinct habits.

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An interactive tour of the human eye

18 May 2015

To help you get to know your eyes better, we’ve created an interactive guide. This educational resource allows you to learn all about the human eye.

3 gadgets illuminating the dark

24 July 2014

Millions of people around the world struggle every day to get dressed, navigate streets and drive safely. Scientists are looking to rectify that, with innovative inventions that will change lives, minimize road accidents and plumb the hidden depths of the earth.

Man wearing headphones and oculus glasses

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Augmented reality - is the future really here today?

13 March 2014

Take a second to picture this: the year is 2434, and the world is a landscape of skyscrapers, robots and hover boards. Humans are walking around in a zombie-like daze, absorbed in something only they can see.