Putting in and removing contact lenses is 'like learning to ride a bike', a little practice and determination as well as a patient and experienced teacher go a long way.

Most patients grasp it in one sitting, a few need to return for a second session. But, don't worry, we won't let you take them home to trial until you demonstrate to us that you can safely put them in and remove them yourself.

Once you get the hang of it, contact lenses are incredibly comfortable to wear and within a few moments the feeling of something being in your eye quickly disappears.

The prescription for glasses and contact lenses isn't the same, therefore a separate contact lens fitting appointment is required, although this can be incorporated into the routine eye test appointment if required.

Contact lenses sit directly on the eye whereas glasses tend to be be worn 10-12mm away from the eye.

Generally you should allow up to 2 weeks from time of lens fitting to complete the process and familiarize yourself with contact lenses.

Our well-known contact lens brands include:

Johnson & Johnson Acuvue

Alcon Total 1 and Precision 1

Coopervision MyDay, Biofinity, Proclear, and Mysight

Bausch & Lomb Soflens, Ultra, and Purevision

Yes, we have a direct debit scheme, called 'PRACTICE PLAN'.

Direct debit payments are monthly and many patients choose this scheme.

As a 'PRACTICE PLAN' patient, you are also entitled to 25% off any frames and glasses lenses purchases (with no limit per year).

And, free consultations! Whether that be routine or unscheduled.

You may not be able to wear lenses full-time, but the latest generation of silicone lens materials will allow at least part-time wear for those with dry eyes, which makes them perfect for sports and social wear.

Yes. There are specific contact lenses for those with astigmatism which are available to buy as daily disposables or monthly disposables. Nowadays, modern contact lens manufacturing processes mean they are just as comfortable as non astigmatic contact lenses.

Yes there are excellent 'near and far vision' contact lenses in both daily disposable and reusable formats. These will usually replace the need for glasses at all distances.

Transitional (photochromic) to weekly disposable contact lenses were introduced just before the pandemic and are commercially available. They reduce the amount of light and glare entering the eye in sunny conditions and are perfectly safe to wear daytime and night time, like you would with regular contact lenses.

Yes, age does not preclude you from wearing contact lenses. So, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to wear them into old age. Eyes tend to feel a little drier as we age but new contact lens materials provide plenty of moisture.