Contact
Lenses
Contact lenses can be beneficial to anyone who currently wears glasses and are suggested by our optometrists. Here are a few reasons why you should consider wearing contact lenses:
Cosmetic - One of the most appealing aspects of having contact lenses is that you will no longer need to wear glasses.
Sports - Contact lenses can be an excellent way to improve vision while participating in any sport.
Unfettered eyesight - contrary to popular belief, contact lenses allow complete unrestricted vision. When you wear contact lenses, you can see as freely as you would if you weren't wearing glasses.
One of the benefits of contact lenses is their comfort.
Free contact lenses trial
A free contact lens suitability trial is available to all patients who haven’t tried contact lenses previously. Different lens types are typically tried to find the best one for the individual.
At the end of the trial, you can choose whether or not you’d like to order lenses. Plus you can choose to pay for these on a pay as you go basis or join our contact lens aftercare plan for unlimited appointments and discounted contact lenses.
All our contact lens patients also get access to 24hr support from our optometrist. We offer delivery to our branch or direct to your home at no additional cost.
Finding the right type of lens
Contact lenses move with your eye, provide a natural field of view, don't block your vision with frames, and considerably eliminate distortions. They don't fog up or get splattered by mud or rain like glasses do.
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Daily disposable lenses
These lenses are won once then thrown away. They therefore don’t need to be cleaned and are very hygienic and convenient. They can suit both full and part-time wearers and are available in an increasing range of powers.
Monthly disposable lenses
These soft lenses are ideal for those who want a better value option to daily disposables. They are cleaned after each wear and a new pair are worn each month.
Multifocal lenses
These contacts are used to correct distance and near vision simultaneously. They are available as both disposable or monthly lenses.
EDOF (Extended Depth of Focus) Lenses
This new technology and can often give better vision for patients wanting to be able to see distance, intermediate (desktop PC range) and reading all at the same time. They can correct some astigmatism and are also used for Myopia Management in children
Lenses for Astigmatism
These contact lenses are specially designed to correct the shape of the eye. Disposable or monthly/fortnightly lens options are available.
Rigid Gas-permeable lenses
These lenses often allow clearer vision that soft lenses, the same pair can be kept for between 1 and 5 years. They feel different on the eye so are best for regular wear. Often they are used when other types or lens are unsuitable.
Ortho K lenses
Lenses by night, clear vision by day.
WHAT IS ORTHO K?
Custom-made lenses are worn only at night to gently reshape the front of the eye using it’s tear layer.
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Ortho K offers you freedom from glasses and additionally from all daytime contact lenses.
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It is completely reversible.
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It can correct moderate short-sighted prescriptions and some astigmatism.
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It is also recommended for children as it can slow short-sighted progression.
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Custom-made, highly gas-permeable lenses are worn each night.
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It is a great alternative to laser eye surgery.
These are available at our Oakwood Practice
AFTERCARE
These contact lens checks are to be of the utmost importance. It is recommended that these should be done every year (for most people).
During this appointment we discuss how you wear them, any challenges you have with them, assess the fit and vision in the lenses and the health of your eyes. We can then agree a plan to continue with the same lenses or have a free trial of alternative types if there are any issues.
Our goal is to provide you with as many happy and healthy years as possible while using contact lenses.