Contact Lenses

Contact Lenses are a great option for most spectacle wearers. Although they have been around for many years, the past decade has seen many important developments in lens materials and design. Today, more than 3.5 million people in the UK wear contact lenses.  

Daily disposable contact lenses

Daily disposable contact lenses are the most hassle-free option available. You don't need to clean them or store them in a case - simply wear them once and throw them away.

Re-usable contact lenses

Monthly/fortnightly replacement lenses can be cleaned, stored and reused for a certain number of days. They are an economical option and are available to most prescriptions.

Contact lenses for astigmatism

Astigmatism is not 'a stigma'! In fact, it is a very common visual problem. In the past it was considered more difficult to correct astigmatism with contact lenses than with glasses, but this is no longer true. There are now many different daily disposable and re-usable lenses available to correct astigmatism. These are known as 'toric' contact lenses.

Multifocal contact lenses

Around the age of 40 we begin to find it increasingly difficult to focus at near distance, and so become more aware of our vision when we are performing tasks such as reading or using a mobile phone. This 'frustratingly natural' condition is called 'presbyopia'. Fortunately, there are several different types multifocal contact lenses available, and these can offer the perfect solution for many presbyopes.

Why try contact lenses?

The British Contact Lens Association lists the following top 10 reasons for wearing contact lenses: 

1. Contact lenses offer natural all-round vision and enhance your appearance.
2. Contact lenses are simple and convenient to use and expand lifestyle choices.
3. Contact lenses have many advantages for sport and leisure activities.
4. Contact lenses can be worn every day, part time or just for going out and special occasions.
5. Vision with contact lenses can be as good, or better than with spectacles.
6. Contact lenses offer a safe, effective, stable, and reversible alternative to refractive surgery.
7. Contact lenses can correct almost all eyesight problems and are suitable for people of all ages.
8. Adaptation to contact lenses is rapid and trouble-free.
9. The latest contact lenses and solutions provide excellent comfort and eye health.
10. Some eye conditions can only be corrected with contact lenses

Try contact lenses

If you are new to contact lenses and would like to find out more please get in touch. We can discuss the options with you and arrange your personal assessment with Contact Lens Optician, Julie Nelson. We will need to see a recent spectacle prescription in order to assess your contact lens requirements, so if you haven't had your eyes tested in a while let us know so that we can arrange a routine eye examination for you first.

Existing wearers

If you've worn contact lenses before we would be delighted to supply your lenses and aftercare. Get in touch, and we can discuss your individual requirements. If you've had difficulties with contact lenses in the past then let us know and we will do our very best to ensure you enjoy wearing contact lenses in the future.

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More information:

 » BCLA information and advice

 » ACUVUE® contact lenses

 » Bausch & Lomb contact lenses

 » Ciba Vision contact lenses