Contact lenses provide freedom from glasses, offering comfort and a natural field of vision. Our specialist practice excels in fitting all types of lenses, including custom designs for the most complex cases.
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Contact Lenses
The Benefits of Contact Lenses: Comfort, Confidence and Flexibility!
Contact lenses offer the freedom to live without the hassle of glasses. They are comfortable and provide natural field of vision. Weather you are playing sports, working out or simply going about your day, contact lenses allow for greater flexibility and confidence. Our specialist practice offers every type of contact lens that is available, from the simple daily disposable lens to the most complex custom designed lens to fit even the most complex eye. We have built our reputation over the years for our clinical excellence and success in fitting any case that comes to our practice.
FLEXIBLE. BREATHABLE. IDEAL
Soft Lenses
Soft contact lenses are a popular type of contact lenses made from flexible, water absorbing materials known as hydrogels or silicone hydrogels. They are designed to conform to the shape of your eyes, providing comfort and ease of wear. Ideal for correcting common vision problems such as myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism and presbyopia.
Comfort
They are often more comfortable than rigid gas permeable lenses especially for first time wearers.
Flexibility
Soft lenses come in daily, bi-weekly or monthly disposable lenses.
Breathability
Silicone hydrogel lenses allow more oxygen to pass through to the cornea, promoting healthier eyes.
FIND THE PERFECT LENS
Types of Soft Lenses
Daily Disposable Lenses
Worn for a single day and discarded. They reduce the risk of infection and eliminate the need for cleaning. New lens feeling every day.
Bi-weekly Lenses
Lenses can be worn for two weeks before replacement, requiring daily cleaning.
Monthly Lenses
Lenses can be worn for up to 30 days with proper care and cleaning.
Toric Lenses
Specially designed for people with astigmatism, providing clear and stable vision.
Multifocal Lenses
Correct both far and near vision, ideal for people with presbyopia.
SUPERIOR VISION, CLARITY AND LONGEVITY
Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses
Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses are a type of hard contact lens made from durable, oxygen-permeable materials. Unlike older hard lenses, RGP lenses allow oxygen to pass through the lens to the cornea, which is healthier for the eye. Corneal RGP lenses come in various types, each designed to meet different vision needs, from astigmatism to presbyopia to keratoconus.
Features
Durability
RGP lenses are more resistant to wear and tear than soft lenses, lasting longer if properly cared for.
Crisp Vision
They provide sharper and more consistent vision, particularly for people with astigmatism or irregular corneas, as they maintain their shape on the eye better than soft lenses.
Healthier for the Eye
Because they allow more oxygen to reach the cornea, RGP lenses are often healthier for long-term wear, reducing the risk of some eye complications.
Custom Fit
These lenses are custom-made to fit the individual’s eye, making them effective for specific vision problems such as keratoconus or post-surgery correction.
Benefits
Superior Vision Clarity
RGP lenses offer better optical clarity than soft lenses because they don’t change shape on the eye.
Long Lifespan
With proper care, RGP lenses can last longer. Recommended replacement every one to two years depending on their condition.
Less Prone to Protein Deposits
Unlike soft lenses, RGP lenses are less likely to accumulate deposits, keeping them cleaner and clearer.
Disadvantages
Longer Adjustment Period
RGP lenses can take longer to get used to compared to soft lenses because they are more rigid.
Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses are large diameter rigid gas permeable lenses designed to rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye, rather than directly on the cornea. They cover the entire corneal surface and extend onto the sclera, creating a reservoir of tears between the lens and the cornea. Ideal for people with irregular eyes such as keratoconus and corneal grafts.
Orthok Lenses
Revolutionary way of vision correction. Also known as orthokeratology, night lenses, are specially designed rigid gas permeable lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea, the clear surface of the eye. They provide clear comfortable vision during the day. Particularly effective at reducing the myopic progression of your child.
Hybrid Lenses
Lenses that combine the superior optics provided by the rigid gas permeable lenses and the comfort of soft lenses. The central part of the lens is made of RGP material and is surrounded by a soft outer skirt. Ideal for people with irregular eyes such as keratoconus and astigmatism.
Piggyback Lenses
Refers to a contact lens system where two types of lenses are worn together on the same eye: a soft lens underneath and a rigid gas permeable on top. This setup aims to combine the benefits of both lenses to provide enhanced comfort, stability and sharp vision. The soft lens underneath acts as a cushion, reducing the sensation of the rigid lens against the cornea. Ideal for people with irregular eyes such as keratoconus and corneal grafts that show intolerance to rigid lenses.