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Contact Lenses 101

Disposable monthly contact lenses

Disposable monthly contact lenses

15 Feb 2024

Monthly disposable lenses (or 30 Day Contact 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.

How to remove contact lenses

How to remove contact lenses

20 Feb 2024

How do you get soft contact lenses out of 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 get-go, 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.

Are my contact lenses inside out?

Are my contact lenses inside out?

15 Feb 2024

Soft lenses that are properly fitted to your eyes are designed to feel comfortable. So, if you feel your contacts are “off” even slightly, you should remove them and check to make sure they are facing the correct way. We describe a couple of ways to do this safely and easily.

Types of Contact lenses

Types of Contact lenses

15 Feb 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 used for?

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.

Contact lens fitting: getting the right lenses

Contact lens fitting: getting the right lenses

15 Feb 2024

Ever wondered why you can't buy contact lenses with your regular eye test?

There are many different test and measurements needed before you can be fitted 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'.

How to Clean a Contact Lens Case

How to Clean a Contact Lens Case

20 Feb 2024

To maintain healthy eyes and extend the lifespan of your contact lenses, good hygiene is a must, the importance of a properly cleaned contact lens case can not be overemphasised.

What to Do If Your Lens Splits?

What to Do If Your Lens Splits?

15 Feb 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.

Do contact lenses expire?

Do contact lenses expire?

15 Feb 2024

Millions of people worldwide rely on contact lenses for clear vision, ease of use and practicality.