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We at Eye Lounge has just added our newest product from Thea Pharmaceuticals, a completely new and revolutionary way to deal with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and dry eye conditions -  Blephasteam. What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)? Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common eye condit...

Acuvue Oasys and Acuvue Moist – both of these contact lenses by Johnson & Johnson offer fantastic features, comfort and great value for money. Although similar, there are key differences which might make one more suitable for your lifestyle than the other. We breakdown all the differences for...

When you compare both Opti Free Express and Opti Free RepleniSH there are a lot of similarities between these two solutions. Indeed, they are both multi-purpose: Both rinse, rewet and clean your contacts Both remove build-up of irritating debris, deposits and proteins Both improve the comfort o...

  It can be a daunting prospect choosing glasses or contact lenses for the first time. Below we have compiled a brief guide to help you get started. Glasses can be split into two groups; single vision and multifocal.Single Vision glassesFor people under the age of around 40 years old, these are ...

  Have regular sight testsAs well as an eye health check, a sight test might help detect signs of underlying general health conditions, such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Everyone should have a sight test every two years, or more often if your optometrist recommends it.E...

Tiny spots, lines, flashes or shapes in your vision are known as flashes and floaters. Lots of people experience them and they usually aren’t cause for alarm. Below we explain what causes flashes and floaters and when you should be concerned.What are flashes?Sometimes the jelly inside your eye sh...

Good eyesight is essential if you are to drive safely. But what are the rules on eyesight standards? The DVLA states that in order to meet the minimum standard for driving a car you must be able to see a car number plate made after the1st September 2001 from a distance of 20 metres (or 65½ feet)...

  When you compare 1 Day Acuvue Trueye and 1 Day Acuvue Moist there are a lot of similarities between these contact lenses: Both are daily disposable contact lenses Both are made of silicone hydrogel material Acuvue Trueye and Acuvue Moist share the same brand and same manufacturer. At first g...