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For many people aged over 40, one pair of glasses isn’t enough to accommodate their visual needs – in fact, it’s very common to need one pair for close-up and another for distance vision. If you’re tired of switching between your distance and reading glasses, we have a feeling that progressive lenses for glasses could make life a whole lot easier for you! Read on to learn more… What Is Presbyopia? As you get older, the lens at the front of your eye starts to lose flexibility, which means you can have trouble focusing on close-up objects. This is known as presbyopia, and while it’s perfectly normal as part of the ageing process, it can be frustrating to live with...

You can order almost anything online but what about affordable eyewear that you can really trust to be high quality? Eyewear that looks great and provides you with excellent vision? That’s exactly what you’ll get with Direct Vision! We believe you shouldn’t have to settle for “good enough” when buying glasses online, wherever you are in Canada. We believe you should get the absolute best without having to exceed your budget. Our Story In 2018, our co-founder Joey was an MBA student and started to experience eye strain – it was a visit to his optometrist confirmed he needed glasses. That’s when things started to get frustrating. First, the so-called unique online glasses providers were actually owned by the same...

How long do you spend looking at digital screens each day? No matter how big or small the screen, whether it’s your phone, tablet, TV, laptop, and you’re at home or work, all that time spent staring at it can be damaging for your eyes. Why Are Screens Bad For Your Eyes? Research is still being done into the effect of screens on our eyes. One potential problem is how addictive they are. We tend to spend prolonged periods of time focusing on them without giving our eyes a rest, resulting in symptoms like sore, tired eyes by the end of the day. Another potential problem is the blue light emitted by digital screens. While we don’t yet know the...

There’s always a lot to organize at this time of the year so it’s quite natural for some things get pushed to one side or forgotten. That’s why we’re here to remind you to make sure you keep looking after your eyes on your to do list! Here are some useful tips we’ve put together to help you protect your eyes this holiday season. Have A Spare Pair Of Glasses How many pairs of glasses do you have? Whether you use your glasses for driving, reading, watching TV, or working, if something happens to your main pair it’s always a good idea to have a back-up. Glasses can be damaged or broken so you don’t want to be stuck without...

One of the best ways to start the new year with a positive attitude is to update your appearance. It doesn’t have to be big or drastic; in fact, a new pair of eyeglasses could be just the thing to refresh your look! With a massive range of frames to choose from, how do you pick the pair that’s right for you? Why not start by taking a look at our founders’ top picks for 2021. We make it easy for you to buy prescription glasses or fashion frames online, so once you’ve chosen your favourites, all you have to do is simply place your order and soon your look will be transformed! Dallas Dallas is one of the most...

What do your glasses say about you? Whether you’re a fashionista or just want a new look for the year ahead, we have a range of stylish frames to suit everyone and help you stand out from the crowd. What’s hot for 2021? Let’s take a look at the trends that will be dominating eyewear in the year ahead. Go Havana Havana is a lighter tan version of the classic tortoiseshell pattern. It’s super flattering to many skin tones, so it’s always been a popular design in fashion. With its timeless quality, it’s hard to find an outfit it won’t go with! While tortoiseshell is quite dark and bold, Havana is more versatile and softer. Our Sawyer frames make the...