By Alexa Kaczka

Wearing contact lenses is a great option for sports lovers, who will derive multiple benefits from the practice, it has been asserted.

Not only does it affect their hand-eye coordination – which is essential for... Read more

By Emily Tait

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is facing minor surgery to help correct a problem with his eyes.

The Italian, who wears contact lenses when playing due to his short-sightedness, has recently been experiencing... Read more

By Martin Burns

Keen swimmers who wear their contact lenses in the water have been warned that they could be affected by Acanthamoeba keratitis.

Keith Tempany, BCLA council member, said that lens wearers should not swim in their lenses,... Read more

By Alexa Kaczka

Taking part in water sports can be particularly difficult for people who wear glasses, according to one expert who has pointed out the possible pitfalls of, and solutions to, the practice.

Gavin Rebello, sports vision specialist at @eye_performance, said that... Read more

By Alexa Kaczka

The amazing sporting feats at the Olympics will no doubt lead to many people attempting to emulate their heroes, and for many this will involve diving into the swimming pool.

However, while many Olympic swimmers will no doubt be wearing Read more

By Alexa Kaczka

This summer has seen sporting dreams come true, with many people collecting medals for their country and standing proud on the podium, yet for others the Olympics have meant heartbreak.

There is one promising skater who harbours serious hopes of competing in the... Read more

By Alexa Kaczka

People heading on their summer holidays in the near future have been advised to ensure they take their contact lenses with them, but keep them away from the swimming pool.

According to All About Vision, contact lenses... Read more

By Alexa Kaczka

South African cricketer Mark Boucher, who was recently forced to retire from international cricket after suffering a severe eye injury, may recover the majority of sight in his left eye, experts have claimed.

In a statement, the 35-year-old's doctor... Read more

By Martin Burns

Such is the nature of the contact lens market that new developments are always around the corner, meaning that wearers have more choice than ever.

That is the opinion of Gavin Rebello, sports vision specialist at... Read more

By Alexa Kaczka

One of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation has undergone laser eye surgery in a bid to help him in his new career as a coach.

Jim Leighton, who played for Manchester United during his lengthy career and also made more than 300 appearances for Aberdeen, is... Read more