Contact Lenses

Modern contact lenses are very versatile and the different designs that are available mean that, potentially, they are suitable for a large proportion of spectacle wearers and for a variety of uses.

• They can be worn all day, every day, or just occasionally for a specific purpose, e.g. sport, social evenings • out or just for a different appearance.

• Tinted contact lenses can be worn to change the appearance of your eyes or untinted lenses to allow you to • look different without wearing your glasses.

• It's really easy to switch between spectacles and contact lenses.

• There are contact lenses available to enable you to see for distance and for reading.

• Modern soft lenses are comfortable and allow for longer wearing time.

• Contact lenses are now available that you can safely sleep in.

Which Contact Lenses Are Right For Me?
Before making the final decision you will need to have a contact lens test and and a trial so we can assess your handling of them and the level of comfort and vision you have. We will discuss with you the types of lenses that are now available and you will have the opportunity to explain what you want from your vision, to help you decide which lenses would best suit your lifestyle.

They are replaced on a regular basis, usually every month, to ensure that the lenses give the best performance and that they remain hygienic to prevent infections.