9 Oct 2024
Monthly disposable lenses are one type of lens that you may want to try. These are designed to be worn during the day and removed at night for cleaning and storage.
After 30 days, they should be thrown away and a new pair used. This ensures that the lenses never get a build-up of dirt, debris, and minerals, helping to keep your eyes healthy. Read more about the pros and cons of monthly replacement contact lenses.
20 May 2024
Having trouble removing a soft contact lens from your eyes?
Don’t worry; we’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to know about removing contacts in this handy guide. As long as you learn the proper technique from the start, you shouldn’t have too many issues removing your contacts every night. In fact, many contacts-wearers say removing lenses comes more naturally than placing lenses in their eyes.
20 May 2024
Soft contact lenses that are properly fitted to your eyes are designed to feel comfortable. So, on insertion, if you feel your contacts are uncomfortable or "loose", you should remove them and check to make sure they are not inside out. We describe a couple of ways to do this safely and easily.
20 May 2024
Increased choice in the contact lens market often translates to increased confusion amongst new contact lens wearers. Are dailies really the best? Maybe you should try continuous wear? And what the heck are torics lenses?
If some of these questions are buzzing around your brain, no worries. In this post, we’ll explore the major types of contact lenses available on our website. After you’ve finished reading this piece, you should have a good sense of what lenses would work best for your lifestyle.
20 May 2024
Have you ever wondered why you can't buy contact lenses with your regular eye test?
There are many different tests and measurements needed before you can be fitted with, and successfully wear contact lenses.Read more to find exactly how your Optometrist checks to see if you are suitable for contact lenses and what happens in a 'Contact Lens Trial'.
20 May 2024
To maintain healthy eyes and extend the lifespan of your contact lenses, good hygiene is essential, the importance of a properly cleaned contact lens case can not be overemphasised.
20 May 2024
The lenses of your glasses or your contact lenses are designed to last, however, although they are sturdy, they are also fragile. A split or broken lens can be an unexpected and unsettling experience, although this only happens rarely, it's good to know what to do should it happen to you.
20 May 2024
Have you ever wondered if contact lenses expire? Just like many grocery products, contact lenses have a use by date, even when unopened, fortunately, this is quite long, normally up to four years after being packaged. Learn more now.