Articles
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
30 at 30 – Aminah’s Story
As a fashion student and founder of a creative online platform, Aminah talks about what she enjoys about being an Optical Assistant and how she’s learnt so much from her weekend role.
30 at 30 – Deepali’s Story
From a summer school student in 2008, to a Regional Optical Lead, Deepali Modha has taken every opportunity in her Vision Express journey to develop, progress and get involved. Here’s her story:
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…
Contact Lens Diary
By David Ogg, Lead Rider of the Bryan Steel Academy Cycling Team.