Understanding Soft Contact Lenses
Soft contact lenses provide a comfortable, convenient, and flexible alternative to glasses, with a range of options to suit your vision needs and lifestyle.
Conventional Soft Contact Lenses
Conventional soft contact lenses (frequently made of hydrogel material) are flexible, water-absorbing lenses designed for long-term wear, typically lasting up to 12 months before replacement. Because they sit directly on the cornea, regular cleaning, disinfection, and proper storage are essential to prevent eye infections.
They require strict daily maintenance with specialised cleaning and disinfecting solutions to reduce the risk of serious microbial infections. Due to the high water content lenses can be prone to tearing.
We would fit conventional soft contact lenses for high astigmatism and mild forms of keratoconus.
Disposable Soft Contact Lenses
Our optometrists fit the majority of clients with disposable soft contact lenses. These vary in modality from Dailies, Fortnightlies and Monthlies. This is a healthy cost effective way to have visual correction without glasses.
It is important to maintain hygiene and care for the legitimate brand of lenses by using the correct recommended solutions and artificial tears.
The optometrist will discuss your lifestyle requirements and help you make a choice on the best design of lenses for your needs.
These lenses are excellent for full time wear or on occasion for sports and fun nights out.
Contact us to make an appointment for a contact lens fitting.
