Q8. Which are the right lenses for me?

A8. Your optician will decide which lenses are suitable for you. We are all different in regard to the types of lenses we need as this depends upon the shape of your eyes, their condition, your vision problem and lifestyle.

So, a set of lenses which suits one person may not suit another. Your eye prescription (from your eye test) plus contact lens prescription will determine the most suitable lenses for you.

This is discussed at greater length in our contact lens assessment section. This assessment is arranged with an optician and involves a contact lens fitting plus questions about your lifestyle. You may have a trial fitting in which you wear a pair of lenses for a short period of time followed by an eye examination.

The optician or contact lens practitioner will want to be certain that he/she has fitted you with a pair of lens which are a good fit and suited to your eyes only.

FAQ:

Contact lenses FAQs

1. What is a contact lens?
2. What do contact lenses do?
3. What are the different types of contact lenses?
4. Can anyone wear contact lenses?
5. Can children wear contact lenses?
6. What are soft lenses?
7. What are gas permeable lenses?
8. Which are the right lenses for me?
9. Are contact lenses safe?
10. Are contact lenses easy or difficult to use?

11. What are the advantages of contact lenses over glasses?
12. What is contact lens aftercare?
13. Why is it so important to care for your contact lenses?
14. What are the risks with wearing contact lenses?
15. Should I buy contact lenses in store or over the internet?
16. Can you get bifocal contact lenses?
17. I have astigmatism: can I wear contact lenses?
18. I play sport: which type of contact lenses should I wear?
19. What are novelty contact lenses?
20. I have never worn contact lenses. What is my first step?