Contact Lenses — Smith & Varley Opticians

Advances in contact lens technology now means that there is a contact lens suitable for the vast majority of vision needs regardless of age or prescription. Contact lenses bring far more flexibility and freedom compared to glasses. They move with your eye and the correction is closer to your eye giving you a more natural field of vision. They don’t steam up in the kitchen or get smeared on a rainy day and they don’t fall off when you are running.

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Contact Lenses

More about Contact Lenses

Daily Lenses

Daily lenses are ideal for occasional use and for holidays when solutions can be tricky to carry. Use a fresh pair every day; use them once and then throw away.

Monthly Lenses

This is the most flexible way to use contact lenses. A fresh pair of lenses every month; wear them when you want to and then just clean and disinfect in modern simple solutions overnight and they’re fresh and ready to wear again the next day!

Extended Wear Lenses

Extended wear lenses can be worn for up to 30 days and nights without being removed! Ideal for those times when carrying solutions around is impractical.

Toric Lenses

Toric lenses are designed especially for people with astigmatism and are now available in monthly and daily wear lenses

Progressive Lenses

Designed for people who need a different correction for distance and near vision, progressive lenses allow you to see both distance and reading without the need for glasses over you contact lenses.

Information

We supply contact lenses from all of the leading names.

Contact Lens Care

Ten Steps to Successful Contact Lens Care.
1. Always wash and dry your hands before handling your contact lenses.
2. Always use fresh solution when disinfecting your lenses.
3. Never use tap water to rinse your lenses or case.
4. Always allow your case to air dry when not in use.
5. Always use a fresh case every month.
6. Always allow at least 6 hours to disinfect your lenses.
7. Always clean and disinfect your lenses and case daily.
8. Never sleep in your lenses – unless told to by your Optician.
9. Never exceed the wear time advised by your Optician.
10. Have regular contact lens checks with your Optician.

Contact Lens Care Guide.
Always wash and dry your hands before handling your lenses.
Place the lens onto your finger, make sure the lens is not inside out or damaged.
Hold both lids firmly open with your fingers and gently place the lens onto your eye.
To remove, hold lids firmly open with your fingers and slide the lens onto the white of your eye; gently pinch the lens between your thumb and forefinger and remove.
Place the lens in the palm of your hand and place a few drops of solution on your lens and gently rub your lens and then rinse with saline.
Place your lenses in the case and fill with solution; leave in solution for a minimum of 6 hours – overnight preferably; your lenses are then ready to wear.
Once you have put your lenses back in, rinse your case with fresh solution and leave to dry. NEVER wash your lenses or case with tap water.

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