Not everyone is suitable for contact lens wear, so firstly you will require a full eye examination to determine your optical prescription and to assess your suitability for a trial. If you have an up to date prescription from another optician this would also be welcome.

Lens Types

SOFT - these are initially very comfortable, easy to care for and provide good quality vision for the majority of our contact lens patients. There are various modes of replacement available:

Monthly disposable: Around 60% of our soft contact lens patients opt for Focus monthly contact lenses made by Ciba Vision. A brand new pair of lenses every month ensures healthy, comfortable eyes at a sensible price. This is inclusive of all in one solution and check ups. Price

Daily disposable: If you wear your contact lenses less often (for sport or social occasions, for example) or you prefer the convenience of not having to clean and store your lenses, you may be suitable for daily disposable lenses. We offer a choice of Focus dailies from Ciba Vision, or Acuvue dailies from J+J. Price

Standard replacement: These are designed to last longer than disposable lenses, but often require a different cleaning regime to prevent build ups of deposits from the eye. These may be appropriate if your prescription is not catered for by monthly or disposables or if your eye has a specfic need for a lower or higher water content material. Our most commonly prescribed standard lens is the ES 70 from Lunelle. Price

Multifocal: For patients who are just starting to need added correction for reading and closework, the Rhythmic UV lens from Essilor and the new focus progressive lens from CibaVision are designed to give improved vision for closework without sacrificing the distance vision. These are supplied as monthly replacements (see above). Price

Coloured: Amongst our choice of plain and prescription coloured lenses are Freshlook colours (many different colours to choose from - See Left), and Crazy lenses (designs include cats eye, spiral and white eye) for those wild nights out. Price

Extended Wear: Due to recent developments in contact lens material technology, we are now able to offer extended wear (continuous daily and overnight) contact lenses to certain suitable patients. Very close monitoring by our qualified opticians will be required at first to ensure the continuing health of the eye. Ask for details.

RIGID GAS PERMEABLE (RGP): If you have a high prescription or a moderate to high level of astigmatism, you may be recommended RGP lenses. These last longer than soft lenses and offer higher levels of oxygen transmission to the eye, offering stable, clear vision for patients with astigmatism or who are unsuitable for soft lenses. Price

FREE TRIAL

After your eye examination and a recommendation of a suitable choice of contact lens, we will arrange for you to be taught insertion, removal and cleaning procedure by one of our trained clinical assistants. There are certain times when contact lenses should be removed and a strict wearing schedule will be advised in order to avoid long term complications. Our friendly staff will be able to answer any questions you may have about wearing and caring for your contact lenses at this visit.

In most cases, we will then offer you a FREE two week trial (monthly and daily disposables). After this you will need one final check on the fitting and prescription of your lenses and assessment of any effects they may be having on your eye. This is performed by one of our optometrists. If at this stage you and the optometrist are happy, you can then purchase the appropriate lenses.

NOTE: Today's contact lenses are designed to be comfortable and safe to wear provided wearing times and cleaning regimes are strictly adhered to. However, introducing a foreign body into the eye in the form of a contact lens unavoidably increases the risk of infection and adverse immune responses from the eye.

We will recommend regular contact lens check ups as well as your routine eye examinations, as our main priority is the health of your eyes.