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Modern contact lenses are
very comfortable.
As you read this there are
4.5
million people in the UK wearing lenses right now!
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In 25 years of practice we have never had a person who couldn't handle their
contact lenses.
We won't let you be the first!
Seriously, although it will require a
bit of practice, it is quite easy.
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Daily
disposable lenses cost just over £1 per day - monthly disposable lenses
are as little as 67p per day including solutions.
These amounts also cover "any problem - any time" aftercare, and annual
contact lens check up appointments. Most people choose to pay for their lenses
by Direct Debit.
There is a one-off initial fitting fee, which covers checking the health of
your eyes, assessing the most appropriate lens for you, and everything you need
to know about using them.
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We can normally fit most types of lenses within a week.
We like to check the initial
fit at the two to three week stage to make sure that it is right for you before
we order a three or six month supply.
It normally takes a further 8 days for people to build up their wearing time,
so that they can wear them all day.
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Contact lenses are available in most shades, including blue, green, hazel, grey,
violet and brown.
We also fit
"Crazy Lenses®" which come in a range
of patterns and bright colours.
These still require the same careful fitting
and looking after as prescription lenses.
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There is a 3.5 times increased risk of developing an eye infection simply because
you are putting something in your eye on a daily basis.
Simple hygiene, however,
like washing your hands before handling your lenses and disposing of lenses and
cases as directed, will reduce this small risk to a minimum.
Good hygiene is
explained to you as part of your initial fitting.
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Contact lenses are suitable for most sports: all ball sports such as soccer and
rugby, racquet sports like squash and tennis, athletics, horse-riding and if
you must - playing golf in the rain!
Hillwalkers and skiers benefit from the freedom that comes with wearing contacts.
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Just book in to the practice asking for a contact lens appointment.
We will give
you an hour appointment in which we test your eyes and check that you are suitable
(most people are), and you can find out just how comfortable they are, learn
how to put them in, and see for yourself just how well you can see.
If you don't
wish to go ahead with contacts - that's fine too!
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