Contact Lenses – Introduction

Many patients today have turned to contact lenses to correct their vision, as opposed to wearing glasses. The number of contact lens wearers across the United Kingdom has grown steadily for the past twenty years with most patients choosing contact lenses for cosmetic and lifestyle reasons. Contact lenses can be used to correct the majority of vision problems, this includes far sightedness, near sightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia and more.

Contact lenses can correct your vision in the same as wearing prescription glasses, except they are small lenses that sit directly on your eyes. They help maintain ocular health and correct any refractive problems. They sit on the surface of the cornea and can give the appearance that you are not wearing any eye corrective lenses.

Thanks to advancements in technology, contact lenses have become better over the years to the point where we can provide you with various types of lenses which can be worn for a day, bi-weekly or a full month, subject to your prescription and specific eye requirements. We can even offer you lenses that you are able to sleep in, for those who have difficulty in handling contact lenses.

If you currentlyhave a prescription and would like to explore contact lens options, then speak to one of the EyeSmile optical team today.

Who Can Wear Contact Lenses?

Some people feel self conscious wearing glasses. The good news is, most people can wear contact lenses. They are comfortable when you get used to them and they move with the eyeball, so it is often not obvious to others that someone is wearing contact lenses.Contact lenses can help you maintain your natural appearance without having to wear prescription glasses. This can help to boost confidence and self esteem.

Anyone who enjoys active lifestyle will find contact lenses can be very convienient over wearing prescription glasses, particularly when performing in sport. Contact lenses stay on the eye, improving peripheral vision during sporting activities too.

Speak to the team at EyeSmile so we can book you an appointment to assess if contact lenses are a suitable option for you.