Contact lenses are designed to be worn directly on the
cornea to provide enhanced vision correction. They can be worn to
correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness, presbyopia and astigmatism. Contact
lenses help to accurately focus light entering the eye to
achieve clear vision and can be worn for vision correction or for cosmetic
purposes.
Contact lenses by replacement schedule
Replacement
schedule refer to the length of time a pair of lenses can be worn safely before
discarding. Most contact lenses are intended to be removed every night and
discarded or cleaned and stored. Daily lenses are intended to be discarded at
the end of each day. We are pleased to offer a variety of daily, bi-weekly and
monthly lenses. Some of our coloured lenses have a 90 or 365-day replacement,
schedule, but it is important to note that the longer you keep and wear these
lenses, the greater the risk of contamination.
Daily contacts
Daily lenses should be discarded at the end of one day’s wear, and are the
healthiest option for contact lenses. You will enjoy the feeling of a fresh,
clean pair each morning, and there is no need for cleaning and storage. Daily
lenses are also a great choice for occasional wear or when travelling.
Bi-weekly contacts
Bi-weekly lenses offer a compromise between
daily and monthly lenses. They are replaced more frequently than monthlies, so
their risk of contamination is lower, and they are often more affordable than
daily lenses.
Monthly contacts
Monthly contact lenses are the
most cost-effective options. Some brands of monthly lenses are approved for
occasional overnight or extended wear, making them an attractive option for
people who travel often or simply do not want the hassle of daily lens care.
This option of wear must first be discussed with your optician.
Division
by type of vision correction
Contact lenses can also be sorted according
to their purpose.
Spherical and Aspherical contacts
Spherical and
aspherical contact lenses are probably the most common lenses on the market.
They are used to correct near-sightedness and farsightedness. With aspherical
contact lenses you can even correct low level of astigmatism or the early stages
of presbyopia.
Toric contacts
Toric contact lenses are used to
correct astigmatism. These lenses have a more complex design than standard
spherical or aspherical lenses, so a thorough examination and fitting with your
optometrist is required. Toric lenses’ technology allow them to self-stabilise
on your eye to ensure perfect vision at all distances.
Multifocal
contacts
Multifocal lenses help correct presbyopia, which is an
age-related condition that causes blurred near vision. If you’re in your
forties and experience difficulties reading or performing close tasks, you may
be a perfect candidate for multifocal contact lenses. These lenses have a range
of powers in each lens to correct vision at various distances.
Coloured
contact lenses
Coloured contact lenses change your natural eye colour to
varying degrees and are available with or without dioptric power. Coloured
lenses can slightly change or enhance your natural colour, or provide a dramatic
look with novelty lenses featuring cat eyes and more!
