Applying and removing lenses takes some practice but will soon be as natural as brushing your teeth. We will help you get used to handling your lenses and will be on hand to give you advice.
Many people are concerned about a lens touching their eyes or putting them on but are still very successful with contact lenses. Try a lens for yourself and see how comfortable it can be. Soft lenses feel much like a drop of water on the eye.
Contact lenses provide excellent comfort and vision. Most people find that they are so easy to use that they forget they’re wearing them. CL team will help you find the most comfortable lenses for your needs.
Some contact lenses block ultraviolet (UV) light and, worn with other forms of eye protection, offer protection from damaging UV rays. UV-blocking lenses alone can offer some protection when wearing sunglasses is undesirable or impractical.
Soft contact lenses are generally the best choice for active sports as these tend to move less on the eye compared to rigid gas permeable lenses (RGP) and are less likely to be dislodged. For outdoor sports, your contact lenses can also incorporate protection from ultraviolet (UV) light.
Yes, contact lenses have many advantages for sport because they provide all-round, natural vision, are more stable than spectacles and are not affected by rain, fog or reflections.) They allow protective eyewear or sunglasses to be worn and means a low risk of damage or injury.
With modern lenses, there’s no reason why age should be a barrier. Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses are available for those who need different lens powers for distance and close work, or you may want to wear contact lenses for some of the time and spectacles for the rest.
No. There are hundreds of different types of contact lenses and thousands of different fittings. Each lens type needs to be fitted to meet your individual requirements. Contact lenses are not interchangeable and you should never change your lens type or the way you wear your lenses without the recommendation of your practitioner.
Think about when and where you want to wear contact lenses: every day, for going out or playing sport, or just for special occasions. CL team will help you decide on the best type of lens to suit your needs and advise you how often you should replace them.