Choosing Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses come in a variety of types to suit individual prescriptions and
lifestyles. Our experienced opticians and contact lens fitters will carry out a
through eye examination, using our high-tech instruments to ensure that the
health of your eye is cared for. Achieving the best vision for your
requirements is important to us, so we will discuss the best contact lens
option for you.
We always give you a free trial of your chosen lens so that you
can assess your vision and comfort in everyday situations. Our professionally
trained staff will then teach you to insert and remove your lenses proficiently
and explain the cleaning routine, if any. There are a list of Do's and Don'ts,
which we discuss with you, and give you an information pack to take home.
So go on - try contact lenses today - you have nothing to loose !
Types of Lenses
Soft Lenses
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Daily Disposables
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Monthly Disposables
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Continuous Wear
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Toric Disposables
Hard Gas Permeable
These are a very good lens, suitable for long term wear. They take some time to
get used to, but can provide good vision in difficult prescriptions
Daily Disposables
These lenses are very convenient for social and sport wear. You can wear them
once a week, month or everyday if desired. There is no cleaning of these
lenses, just wear once and throw away! The essence of convenience!!
Monthly Disposables
Extremely good for every- daywear. These need to be cleaned nightly with a very
simple routine, usually a one step solution. They can be worn daily for 30 days
and then disposed of monthly.
Continuous Wear (All Day/ All Night)
You can wear these lenses for 30 days and 30 nights continuously. Our Opticians
will assess your eye carefully and advise you if you are suitable for this type
of lens.
Toric Disposables (special lenses for astigmatism)
Astigmatism was
a barrier to contact lens wear. Not anymore!! With daily, monthly and yearly
toric contact lenses now available most prescriptions can be catered for.
Tinted or Coloured Lenses
You can alter the colour of your eyes with tinted or coloured lenses. They are
available with or without vision correction. There are numerous colours to
choose from, Blue, Brown, Green, the list is endless!! Some lenses are more
suitable for light coloured eyes or you can go for just radiance, which
illuminates the eyes without changing the eye colour. Also there are fun or
crazy lenses, for that mad night out.
Or what about Daily Disposable coloured lenses from Johnson & Johnson!
Change your eye colour for that special night out! Just wear once and
dispose - nothing could be simpler!