Contact Lenses

There are several different types of contact lenses available and our optometrists will be able to help you to decide which would be the most suitable to you depending on your individual requirements and lifestyle.

These include:

1. Daily disposable:

Spherical, astigmatic or multifocal

Why this type?

Very convenient. No solutions. Hygienic.

2. Fortnightly disposable:

Spherical, astigmatic or multifocal.

Why this type?

Some of these lenses are made out of silicon, a material that is extremely permeable to oxygen, and part of the Acuvue "comfort series". This will promote improved eye health and enhance the comfort, reducing the end of day drying.

3. Monthly disposable:

Spherical, astigmatic or multifocal.

Why this type?

The most economical way to wear contact lenses.

4. Continuous wear:

7 or 30 day Why this type? A very convenient way to wear contact lenses. Insert them and wear them continuously for either a week or a month, depending on the type selected.

5. 6 monthly disposable rigid gas permeable (RGP):

Spherical, astigmatic or multifocals.

Why this type?

They provide extremely good vision for most astigmatic patients (see below). Most complications and adverse reactions associated with all contact lens wear tend to be less with this modality of wear.

6. NIKE Maxsight sport tinted contact lenses:

Why this type?

The patented Light Architecture optics selectively filters specific wavelengths of light to enhance contrast and reduce discomfort and stress associated with glare. There are two types: -Amber, which is ideal for tracking a fast moving ball. -Green, for use in sports, played in bright sunlight where visual comfort and glare are issues. The grey-green tint will also improve detail and contour recognition. (nikevision.com)

7. Chromagen

Spherical and astigmatic

Why this type?

These are specially tinted soft contact lenses to enhance the colour vision of 90% of colour blind patients. (dyslexia-help.co.uk) (Chromagen leaflet)

 

Contact lenses explained:

What is a spherical lens?

This is the most common type of lens which most people wear, but does not correct astigmatism (see below)

What is an astigmatic lens?

If you have an eyeball that is shaped more like a rugby ball you probably have astigmatism. This is quite normal and very common. An astigmatic lens corrects astigmatic eyes

What is a multifocal lens?

Normally in your mid to late 40s reading difficulties are experienced (This is termed presbyopia). At this time reading glasses, bifocals or varifocals are normally required. A multifocal contact lens will enable you to view both distance and reading out of the same lens.

What is a rigid gas permeable contact lens?

These lenses are smaller, and as their name would suggest, more rigid than soft lenses. They are however, once adapted, normally a very comfortable and trouble free modality of lens wear. They are excellent for astigmatic patients, normally providing clear and stable vision.