Contact lenses have changed the way millions of people see the world — literally. They free you from the smudges, slipping frames and constant cleaning that come with glasses, all while keeping your ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Eye health specialists are warning members of the public wanting to complete their Halloween costume with a set of spooky contact lenses to think twice before purchasing cheap ‘knock offs’ from small ...

As someone who has worn prescription glasses for over 20 years, I’ve gone back and forth between glasses and prescription contact lenses a few times. I’ve tried just about every way to buy them: ...

Contact lens shopping can be an expensive enterprise, and many shy away from finding cheaper options in the fear they can be harmful to eye health. But often you can find the same brand of lenses for ...

Shopping around to find a good deal on contact lenses is a thing of the past, for some lenses anyway. Three of the top four contact manufacturers have set price minimums for some of their lenses, a ...

When shopping for contact lenses, you have a myriad of brands to choose from online and in-store – but not all of them boast a level of customer service that keeps you coming back. To find out which ...

Recuperating in the ophthalmology ward at KEM Hospital in Parel, Salman Khan, 19, is grappling with the sudden loss of vision in his left eye. He swears never to touch cheap coloured contact lenses ...

Buying your contact lenses online can slash costs by hundreds of pounds - and it's no less safe than getting them from your local opticians. As all lenses are made by a select few manufacturers, ...