Lifestyles

Contacts for All Lifestyles & Activities

Whether you want contacts for demanding activities or sport, there many options that work around your needs.  Lenses are available for occasional wear for that special occasion or night out or even for every-day use.  Many contact lenses also offer u.v protection.  In fact, there are even Transitions contact lenses that adapt to the amount of light and adjust automatically therby shielding your eyes from moments of bothersome light.

Contacts for All Prescriptions

Contact lenses are available for around 99% of all prescriptions.   For the majority wearers, soft, daily disposable lenses are the most popular.

Contact lenses can correct shortsightedness, longsightedness, astigmatism and even presbyopia.  You can also wear lenses until any age, so long as you can put them in and take them out safely.

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Are They Safe?

Absolutely, there have been many large scale studies evaluating the safety of contact lenses.  The risk of getting a serious infection is 5 in 10,000 per year with daily wear soft lenses.  Therefore, by following the advice of your eye-care professional, contact lenses are a safe way to correct vision.  In fact, there are over 4 million wearers in the UK alone.

Are They Safe?

Absolutely, there have been many large scale studies evaluating the safety of contact lenses.  The risk of getting a serious infection is 5 in 10,000 per year with daily wear soft lenses.  Therefore, by following the advice of your eye-care professional, contact lenses are a safe way to correct vision.  In fact, there are over 4 million wearers in the UK alone.

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How Long Can They Be Worn?

Comfortable, all-day contact lens wear hasn’t always been possible.  Manufacturers have spent billions of dollars in research and development.  As a result, modern-day materials are moisture rich, cushioning on the eye with ultra smooth surfaces.  Patients often say, “it’s like not having anything in the eyes.”

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How Long Can They Be Worn?

Comfortable, all-day contact lens wear hasn’t always been possible.  Manufacturers have spent billions of dollars in research and development.  As a result, modern-day materials are moisture rich, cushioning on the eye with ultra smooth surfaces.  Patients often say, “it’s like not having anything in the eyes.”

wearing contact lenses

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