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The eyes must have it in lockdown
The importance of kid’s vision during our extended ‘stay at home’
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By David Ogg, lead rider of the Bryan Steel Academy cycling team
Lady Gaga in Polaroid sunglasses for Pride
As the country prepares for this year’s Pride parade – set to be the biggest in history – stars are showing their support across the globe, including Lady Gaga who recently performed during NYC Pride.
Rob takes on the London Marathon
Each year, the iconic London Marathon attracts elite athletes, keen joggers and enthusiastic fundraisers alike, all gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime. This year, on Sunday 28th April, we’ll …
30 at 30 – Deep’s story
From an Optical Assistant to a Divisional Director, Deep says his career excelled when he was pushed out of his comfort zone and took a chance in roles he had never even considered. Here’s his story:
30 at 30 – Sandra’s story
Sandra says she was interested in optics from a young age, so it was an easy decision to progress her career with Vision Express. From working in the lab to training our technicians, we asked her abo…
30 at 30 – Jo’s story
Jo began her journey with Vision Express 15 years ago as a recruitment officer. Whilst developing her own career, she’s seen her fair share of colleague progressions through the company as a HR Busin…
30 at 30 – Kai’s story
Kai didn’t know what to expect when he moved from a family business to join the team at our Store Support Centre. Although it was a big change, he says it was well worth it and he now looks forward t…
Framing the icon, the glasses of Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly’s thick black frames have been hailed as ‘rock’s first great fashion statement’ and became almost as iconic and influential as his music itself. They paved the way for a huge number of ot…
Celebrating Royal eyewear style
This year our Queen and longest ever serving monarch turned 90 years old. Her official birthday will be celebrated on the 11th of June and marked by her annual birthday parade – Trooping the Colour. …
Trick or treat? Wearing coloured contact lenses
Coloured contact lenses are often a popular choice for Halloween, but unlike the rest of your costume, if you’ve not had time to purchase your contacts already, it’s important not just to get them fr…
The iconic appeal of the cat eye
Created by the New York heiress, artist and socialite Altina Schinasi, the now iconic cat eye frame style made its first appearance in the 1950s, making eyewear fashionable for the first time ever. W…
Protecting your eyes from Macular Degeneration
Macular Week is the annual week-long event organised by the Macular Society to raise awareness for eye health and macular conditions. This year, Vision Express sent out the Vision Van to various loca…
The perfect frames to suit your face
The perfect pair of frames can make all the difference to your look, so it’s worth investing the time to find a pair which compliment your unique features and make you feel confident wearing them. Th…
Help your child feel good in glasses
Glasses can be a big change for children, and they can take some getting used to. The most important thing is that your child feels comfortable and confident in their glasses, and there are many thin…