CONTACT LENSES

CONTACT LENSES

Contact lenses are different to glasses and require a different test to find the correct prescription. This involves an in depth examination of the eyelids, tear film and the front of your eye. We also measure the shape and size of your eye which helps us find the optimum fit for your contact lenses. You will spend time discussing your contact lens needs with our optician and then decide what to lenses to trial.
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TYPES OF CONTACT LENSES

DAILY

These contact lenses are worn for one day and then thrown away. They offer a low maintenance flexible wearing schedule. You can wear them every day or just on special occasions. There are no solutions and every lens is sealed in a sterile airtight pack. The shelf life is normally 12-24 months from purchase.

TWO WEEK / MONTHLY

These contact lenses are designed to be used for 14 or 30 days and then thrown away.  You would wear the lens for a day and then remove, clean and store it till the next day. A contact lens case and solution are required with this lens type. They are only designed to be kept for 14 or 30 days regardless of how many times you wear them.

MULTIFOCAL

This lens type is similar to varifocal glasses.There can often be a slight compromise between distance vision and close work but the visual outcome will allow you to drive safely and read a menu in a restaurant.

TORIC LENSES FOR ASTIGMATISM

These lenses are specially designed to fit a “rugby ball” shaped eye. They are available in daily, two weekly and monthly modalities.

GAS PERMEABLE

This lens type is similar to varifocal glasses.There can often be a slight compromise between distance vision and close work but the visual outcome will allow you to drive safely and read a menu in a restaurant.