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: Coloured
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.
