Contact Lenses
If you’re looking for a more practical solution when playing sports or are simply wanting to change your look, contact lenses could be perfect for you. We will help you get the most out of your new lenses and will advise you on the best way to look after the lenses in order to keep your eyes healthy and comfortable. During your first contact lens consultation we will help you choose the best most suitable lenses to suit you and your everyday needs. Our contact lens fitting service will put even the most nervous patients at ease. We stock all types of contact lenses from monthly to daily lenses.
Options Include:
Daily Disposables
These soft lenses are exactly as the name suggests. You wear them once then dispose of them and so are extremely convenient, comfortable and one of the healthiest options. They are also ideally suited to people who only want to wear contact lenses occasionally such as sports, social occasions or for people who don’t want the hassle of cleaning and maintaining their lenses.
Frequent Replaceable Disposables
For those who would like to reduce the cost of lens wear this option may be more suitable. Some lenses last one month and others just two weeks. All of these lenses require a regular but simple cleaning process that we will show you how to perform in a contact lens tutorial.
Annual Replacement Soft Lenses
Annual replacement soft lenses can be tailor made to correct your prescription accurately and normally last for one year. The cleaning process and wearing schedule is very similar to the frequent replacement disposable lenses, but there is a slight increase in the risk of wearing this lens type.
Multifocal lenses
Multifocal lenses are the contact lens equivalent of varifocal glasses. These contact lenses provide clear vision at near and far distances. They are available as daily, frequent replacement or annual replacement lenses.
Toric Lenses
Toric lenses are specifically for people with astigmatism. These lenses are available as daily, monthly or annual replacement lenses.
Gas permeable lenses
Gas permeable lenses are made from special plastics that allow air to pass through microscopic spaces. They are tougher and slightly smaller than soft lenses, they can be worn for longer hours and are designed for frequent daily use. These lenses are available as six monthly or annual replacements.
Watch this video and learn how to put in and take out your contact lenses.
Contact lenses have been around for over 100 years, in one form or another. The first lenses were made of glass, so you can imagine how uncomfortable and dangerous that could be. Thankfully, times have changed and contact lens technology has come a long way.
Nowadays contact lenses are safer, more comfortable and more affordable than ever before. There are VERY few eye-related conditions that can’t be corrected by using contact lenses, so the perfect time to try them out is right now!
If you’re wanting to try contact lenses, you don’t have to go very far, just pop into one of our stores and our fantastic team will be more than happy to show you what life can be like by going glasses free! Whether you’re looking for a fuller field of vision, more freedom when doing sports or just looking to give yourself a new look, contact lenses might just be what you need.
Whether you want lenses that you only wear for a day before disposing of, or lenses that are reusable we can help you choose the type that suits you and your busy lifestyle. Our team is always on hand to help you choose the right contact lenses that work as you need them too.
So are contact lenses for you? To help you decide, our team of experts have created a list of the most common questions we get asked to try and help you decide.
Absolutely! Technology in this field is moving quickly and constantly evolving, making lenses better all the time. If you’ve tried before and not been able to get away with them, then things will have improved and it’s always worth try again. Come and have a chat with our team and we’ll be happy to take you through what modern lenses can offer.
Don’t worry, the thought of deliberately ‘putting something in your eye’ isn’t the most natural feeling in the world. It’s true that, at least at first, you will be aware that they are there, but they aren’t uncomfortable at all. Soft lenses may feel like you have a small drop of water on the eye.
Problems can arise if you don’t clean them properly or they get scratched, but the vast majority of contact lens users get used to wearing them very quickly and many forget they even have them in.
Contact lenses can be used by everyone from very young children (even babies in some circumstances) right through to the older members of our society.
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