If you are considering switching to contact lenses for visual correction, we can help you. Contact lenses offer a convenient alternative to glasses. Here at Visionary Optical we provide contact lens assessments for people of all ages and offer various lens types based on your prescription and lifestyle needs.
Types Of Contact Lenses
Choosing the right type of contact lens is important. We have contact lenses available in different materials from silicone hydrogels to Rigid Gas Permeable. We also have different lens modalities including daily disposable, bi-weekly and monthly options.
We supply contact lenses for most prescription types including
Toric: These are contact lenses which are specially designed to correct your astigmatism.
Monovision: Putting your distance script in one eye and your reading script in the other. This is for presbyopic patients needing correction at different distances.
Multifocal: Contact lenses with 2 or more powers allowing the wearer clear vision for objects both far
away and close up.
Am I Suitable For Contact Lenses?
Contact lenses are becoming more and more accessible for patients due to expansion in lens options. We now have more prescriptions availability than ever before, and lens materials have become more comfortable. This means most patients will have the chance to wear contact lenses.
Contact lenses can now be fitted for patients with high astigmatism and options for our presbyopic patients have improved with better multifocal technology.
If you have worn contact lenses in the past but have stopped due to discomfort or dryness please get in contact with the practice and we will endeavour to find a solution for you. Contact lens materials are now more comfortable than ever before with better in-eye wettability and higher oxygen permeability. But even something as simple as switching from a monthly lens to a daily lens can make your experience with contacts more successful.
Contact Lens Care
Proper care and hygiene is essential for contact lens wearers. Our expert optometrists and optical dispensers can help give guidance on cleaning, storing and handling your lenses.
For safe and comfortable contact lens wear you should stick to the wear time schedule approved by your optometrist and avoid exposure to non-sterile water. It is also important to have some glasses with an up-to-date prescription in case of any eye infections or discomfort.
Our practice provides a calm environment for our friendly team to teach you how to insert and remove your lenses. We can give you all the time you need to feel comfortable and confident with this process.
Regular routine check-ups are important to make sure your contact lens prescription is up to date and also to ensure your eyes are healthy.