CONTACT LENSES come in a variety of sizes, materials and budgets. Our INDEPENDENCE means we will fit and supply you with the most appropriate lens for your eye health, comfort, vision and lifestyle requirements.
Varifocals, drier eyes, astigmatism; these are not barriers to wearing contact lenses but challenges we have experience in to overcome.
All new fittings and refits come with a no obligation FREE trial period so that you can ensure the lenses are going to meet with your requirements.
Whether you need complex contact lenses or simple disposable ones, we are here to transform how the world sees you and how you see the world.
Four good reasons to wear contact lenses
1. Steaming Up
2. Sport
3. Weather
4. Socialising
Types of Contact Lenses
Daily/weekly/monthly (soft) disposable
Toric lenses for astigmatism
Coloured lenses
Rigid gas permeable
Bifocal-Varifocal
Why are there different types of contact lens?
We are all individuals. The best contact lens for a person will depend on many factors.
Curvature of the eye
Tear quality
Eye lid position and tension
Sensitivity (allergies, diabetes’Ķ)
Spectacle prescription
Wearing requirements
Wearing environment
We will discuss your requirements and the advantages/disadvantages of the various lens types with you.
Because the lens is in direct contact with the eye, it is important that the lens fits properly and does not react with your eye.
This is why we take time to fit the appropriate lens to you. We make sure that healthy wearing is maintained with regular after care appointments. You will receive full instructions on inserting, removing and looking after your contact lenses.
Contact Lens Guidelines
Lens Handling
Always wash and dry your hands before handling your lenses.
Avoid long nails, which harbour bacteria. A scratched eye is vulnerable to infection.
DO NOT use tweezers or other tools to handle the lenses.
Lens Cleaning
Clean and disinfect your lenses EXACTLY as instructed by your eyecare practitioner.
If the lenses dry out (soft contact lenses), please contact us for advice/ replacement.
It is inadvisable to change the brand of solution used without consulting your eyecare practitioner, as some solutions react inadvertently with certain lenses, and some eyes show sensitivity to some types of cleaning solutions.
DO NOT use ANY other liquids for your lenses other than those advised by your eyecare practitioner.
Lens Wear
As a contact lens wearer you are at slightly higher risk of infection than a non wearer but adhering to the instructions and advice issued by your practitioner reduces this risk.
DO NOT exceed the wearing times advised by your eyecare practitioner. If this is not adhered to, there is a risk that your eyes may quickly become unsuitable for contact lens wear.
DO NOT sleep in your lenses unless your eyecare practitioner has advised it is safe to do so.
Contact lenses are NOT to be shared (risk of cross-contamination).
Precautions and Warnings
Replace damaged, contaminated or scratched lenses immediately.
Avoid contaminating lenses with make up, aerosol sprays or wearing them near noxious fumes.
DO NOT wear your lenses when using eyedrops (unless advised to do so).
DO NOT use saliva to wet your lenses.
DO NOT let tap water come into contact with your lenses or lens case (high risk of Acanthamoeba contamination)
Clean your lens case (where applicable) with lens solution and allow it to air dry.
Replace your case regularly.
Contact Lens Checks
As a contact lens wearer you are responsible for keeping up to date with your check ups. NEW LENSES CANNOT BE ISSUED IF YOU ARE OVERDUE A CONTACT LENS CHECK OR EYE EXAMINATION. Please attend contact lens checks WEARING your lenses and bring your contact lens case (if applicable) as well as your glasses which you will go away from the appointment wearing.
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