Vision over 40

Glaucoma statistics 2026: What actually changed this year

31 Jul 2026

1.1 million people in the UK are estimated to have glaucoma, about 3% of the population aged over 40.

Multifocal Contact Lenses: How they work

3 Aug 2026

Reading glasses are usually required over the age of 45, but what if you wear contact lenses?

Contact lenses wearers may be worried that when they need reading glasses they will have to ditch their contact lenses, but that may not necessarily be true.

Here we explore multifocal contact lenses and how they can help solve this problem.

Contact Lenses for the over 40's

18 Aug 2026

If you're finding it harder to read your phone, menu or a book without holding it at arm's length, you're not alone. Presbyopia is a normal part of ageing, but it doesn't mean you have to give up wearing contact lenses. Multifocal contact lenses provide clear vision at near, intermediate and distance, allowing many people to continue enjoying the freedom of contact lenses without relying on reading glasses.