Breaking down the jargon: what does it all mean?ReglazeLove your frames but need a new prescription? A reglaze is simply the term for providing replacement lenses in your own frames. So if your prescription needs updating or your lenses are damaged, at Direct Sight we can reglaze your glasses from just £10, saving you the money you would ordinarily spend on a brand new pair of specs. Click here for more information on our reglaze service.Single VisionAs the name suggests, single vision l… Continue reading →

What do Sarah Jessica Parker, Claudia Schiffer, Sienna Miller and Lady Gaga all have in common? The answer is that they, along with the majority of the world’s celebrity population, are all dedicated fans of legendary fashion brand, Alexander McQueen. But beneath the elegant and innovative couture designs of the brand is the man himself who came from humble beginnings to found one of the most successful design brands in fashion history. The late Alexander McQueen, who tragically died in Februa… Continue reading →

Having declared themselves best pals with A-listers Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, and royal couple Will and Kate, David and Victoria Beckham are at the height of the celebrity empire. Between the two of them, they have covered all the bases to secure their seats in the throne, including: singing, modelling, sports, fashion designing and even a brief acting part for Victoria. As it appears to often be the case, footballers’ wives choose fashion-designing as a glamorous career choice and yet, Victor… Continue reading →

Prescription glasses are the favourite geek-chic accessory of young celebrity trend-setters at the moment, from quirky TV presenters like Alexa Chung, to teen actresses like Miley Cyrus. However, at Direct Sight, we think the glamorous mature ladies of film could teach the youngsters a thing or two about great style. It’s time to celebrate glasses for mature women.
From acting legend Meryl Streep, to mature beauty Diane Keaton, these ladies show that with age comes beauty. As we get older… Continue reading →

Every day the media bombards us with images of celebrities looking either too old or too young, whether they’re underage or needing to act their age. But at Direct Sight, we believe it’s easy to find a signature style, no matter what your age range. So whether you want to grow old gracefully or hold onto the early years, with our wide range of prescription glasses available you can create a look to suit you.
Trendy 20s
The twenties are a time of excitement and growth, with ever-c… Continue reading →

When it comes to our children, we’d do anything to keep them safe and sound. When they need medicine to soothe a headache, a cough sweet to relieve a sore throat, or a plaster to heal a graze from playing in the garden – we provide them with what they need to get better.

We also seem happy to pay out on healthcare items for our children: and let’s face it, why wouldn’t we? There are even some great deals to be had online; with online pharmacists offering plasters and other use… Continue reading →

Many people love their current pair of glasses; whatever they may be it's likely that you chose them in the first place because you liked them, and have since got very used to them. No matter how battered they are they can be as comfortable and familiar as a well worn pair of shoes. Alternatively, they might be expensive designer frames that are just too good to let go. Whatever the reason, it's a real pain if they break, as you have to go through the process of finding the same pair or one simi… Continue reading →