Contact lenses are designed to be worn directly on the
cornea to provide enhanced vision correction. They can be worn to correct
near-sightedness, far-sightedness, presbyopia, and astigmatism. Contact lenses
help to accurately focus light entering the eye to achieve clear vision and can
be worn for vision correction or for cosmetic purposes.
Contact Lens
Replacement Schedule
Replacement schedule refers to the length of time a
pair of lenses can be worn safely before discarding. Most contact lenses are
intended to be removed every night and discarded or cleaned and stored. Daily
lenses are intended to be discarded at the end of each day. We are pleased to
offer a variety of daily, bi-weekly, and monthly lenses. Some of our coloured
lenses have a 90 or 365-day replacement, schedule, but it is important to note
that the longer you keep and wear these lenses, the greater the risk of
contamination.
Daily Contact Lenses: Daily lenses
should be discarded at the end of one day’s wear and are the healthiest option
for contact lens wear. You will enjoy the feeling of a fresh, clean pair each
morning, and there is no need for cleaning and storage. Daily lenses are also a
great choice for occasional wear or when travelling.
Bi-weekly Contact Lenses: Bi-weekly lenses offer a compromise
between daily and monthly lenses. They are replaced more frequently than
monthlies, so their risk of contamination is lower, and they are often more
affordable than daily lenses.
Monthly Contact
Lenses: Monthly contact lenses are usually the most cost-effective
options. Some brands of monthly lenses are approved for occasional overnight or
extended wear, making them an attractive option for people who travel often or
simply do not want the hassle of daily lens care. This option of wear must first
be discussed with your optician.
Coloured Contact
Lenses: oloured contact lenses change your natural eye colour to
varying degrees and are available with or without dioptric power. Coloured
lenses can slightly change or enhance your natural colour, or provide a dramatic
look with novelty lenses featuring cat eyes and more!
Types of
vision correction
Contact lenses can also be sorted according to their
purpose.
Spherical and aspherical contacts:
Spherical and aspherical contact lenses are the most common lenses on the
market. They are used to correct near-sightedness and farsightedness. With
aspherical contact lenses you can even correct low levels of astigmatism or the
early stages of presbyopia.
Toric contact lenses:
Toric contact lenses are used to correct astigmatism. These lenses have a more
complex design than standard spherical or aspherical lenses, so a thorough
examination and fitting with your optometrist is required. Toric lenses’
technology allows them to self-stabilise on your eye to ensure perfect vision at
all distances.
Multifocal contact lenses: Multifocal
lenses help correct presbyopia, which is an age-related condition that causes
blurred near vision. If you’re in your forties and experience difficulties
reading or performing close tasks, you may be a perfect candidate for multifocal
contact lenses. These lenses have a range of powers in each lens to correct
vision at various distances.
