In most instances disposable (Daily, Fortnightly or Monthly) lenses are our preferred format of lens because:
* Healthier - you replace the lens before they become worn, soiled or unhygenic
* Healthier - thin designs allow lots of oxygen through to the eye
* Comfortable - thin lenses have thin edges too
* Free replacement of lost / damaged lenses (if on standing order scheme)
* Less hassle for you - cleaning is still necessary (except dailies) but is very quick and straightforward - usually a one-bottle regime
* Your prescription can always be kept bang up-to-date
* You always have spare lenses to hand
* Easier for travelling - more hygenic and less clutter
* Easy to alternate between glasses and lenses
Prices and Payments
Prices depend on the exact type and prescription of lens required, but as a rough guide:
* Daily disposables from £34.95 (30 pr) - but huge discounts are available for bulk purchases - please ask for latest prices
* Fortnightly disposables from £17.00 / month
* Monthly disposables from just £9.00 / month
Daily disposables are usually purchased on a buy-by-the-boxful scheme, as and when required, so you are not committed to a minimum purchase, you just 'phone a few days before you need more lenses
All other disposables are available either as buy-by-the-boxful, or on a standing order scheme. The standing order scheme is preferable because:
* It allows you to spread the cost of wearing lenses
* Lost or damaged lenses are replaced FREE of charge
* All contact lens checkups (both scheduled and otherwise) are covered free - normally £40.00
* You don't have to worry about re-ordering - we just automatically 'phone you when your next batch of lenses arrives
* It's slightly cheaper than buying by the boxful
New to Contact Lenses ?
Initially (following an eye examination) we need to book you in for a contact lens assessment. This is both to examine the eyes to ensure that you will be suitable for contact lens wear, and to take a few (non-contact !) measurements of the eye
Once this is done, we will normally teach you how to safely insert and remove your lenses, as well as how to clean them (if applicable) and instruct you as to how long you can safely wear them to begin with
Once you can insert and remove your lenses, we will normally give you some lenses (to your prescription) to take home. We then book a follow-up appointment (typically 1 week later) to check the health of the eye, the fit and vision with the lenses, and make any alterations & tweaks required
The Assessment will typically take about an hour, the 1-week follow-up about 20 minutes, and the fee for all this is only £50.00 !
Existing wearer ?
If you would like us to supply your lenses and perform your contact lens checkups, simply book in for a contact lens checkup wearing your current lenses. Please bring with you all details you have of the lenses - packaging, paper records from your previous supplier etc. and we will go on from there
Our fee for a contact lens checkup is £40.00, but if you choose to join one of our lens schemes, future lens checkups will be covered