Our sight is perhaps our most dominant sense, taking up 30 percent of the neurons in our brain compared to 8 percent for touch and only 3 for hearing. What we see defines how we think of the world. We make split second decisions based on the input coming from our eyes without ever really thinking about it. Many of which can be life-altering like stopping at a traffic light or falling in love. Taking care of your eyesight is not a luxury, it is a basic necessity and Vision Express just made that process much easier with the launch of their new website.

You should always visit an optometrist right away if your vision gets blurry or you can’t see clearly. But you should also get regular checkups to make sure that your eyes are healthy or get your glasses prescription updated. We have always loved popping into a Vision Express store to get checked for free and to purchase our contacts, glasses and sunnies all in one visit.

Now, with social distancing measures and some restrictions on the number of customers in a store you can book your appointment on line on the Vision Express website at visionexpress.me.

First, you need to select the branch you want to visit. The website lists all the available stores and their locations on a map. If you have enabled location services on your device, the site will automatically highlight the branches nearest to you. Just select the one you prefer from the list and the website takes you to the next step.

There are three possible choices; eye exam, contact lens fitting and both an eye exam and fitting in the same appointment. We especially appreciate that the time needed for each service is clearly stated, making it easier for you to manage your time and expectations. After making a selection you will be shown the schedule. Click on a date and a drop down list will show you all the available time slots.

Once you have chosen a date and time, the website asks for your contact information. Make sure to choose the correct country code. Vision Express offers this fantastic service all over the Middle East region. Check the confirmation screen that everything is in order.

You can easily click back if you decide you want to change the time or type of service. If everything is in order, click Book It and you will be taken to the confirmation screen. You should also receive a text notification on your phone confirming your appointment.

You’re now ready to get your eyes checked. All of the optometrists at Vision Express are fully qualified healthcare professionals. They are university graduates who also completed a full year of supervised training before being able to register for practice. Not only are they licensed to examine your eyes and detect any visual difficulties or other eye health concerns, they are also very friendly and welcoming.

Being able to pick out your prescription for contacts or new glasses from the store right after the completing the examination just makes life so much easier, because we’re all about that efficient life.

For more information and booking visit the website visionexpress.me or call the customer service hotline on 1821 212. You can shop online in Kuwait at kw.visionexpress.me or uae.visionexpress.me in the UAE. Follow @visionexpress_me on Instagram and Facebook: Vision Express Middle East for information and inspiration for your new eyewear looks.