Contact Lense Care

Contact Lens Aftercare: 

Regular contact lens checks are essential to ensure that your eyes remain healthy and that you are always using the most up to date lenses available. This is why we will recommend regular contact lens checks (usually an annual check is recommended but this may vary depending on the type of lens prescribed).

As part of our service if you develop an acute contact lens related problem you are able to come to any of our practices without an appointment and you will be seen by one of our fully qualified Optometrists free of charge.

Always

  • Attend your contact lens check up's
  • Wash and dry your hands before handling your contact lenses
  • Follow the cleaning schedule as advised by your Optometrist (unless using disposables).
  • Regularly change your contact lens case (unless using disposables).
  • Insert your lenses before applying your eye makeup.
  • Remove your lenses before removing eye makeup.
  • Avoid hairspray as this can coat the lenses.
  • Always have spare contact lenses available.
  • Always have a pair of up-to-date spectacles available.

Never

  • Use tap water on your contact lenses.
  • Wet your lenses with saliva.
  • Re-use your solution – always use fresh solution each time lenses are cleaned or stored.
  • Sleep in your lenses unless advised by your Optometrist.
  • Change from the solution recommended by your Optometrist.
  • Use your lenses for swimming or water sports unless using goggles.
  • Use your lenses in the shower or Jacuzzi/hot tub/spa bath.

Remember

  • If you are experiencing any discomft remove your contact lenses immediately and wait a few minutes. If the discomfort stops try a new set of contact lenses. If the discomfort continues once the contact lenses have been removed seek immediate advice from your optometrist. During normal hours your optometrist will see you free of charge without an appointment, as long as your contact-lens check-ups are up to date. Outside of normal working hours you should attend your local accident and emergency department. 
  • If you develop a red eye, discomfort, or pain, seek the professional advice of your optometrist. Don't delay - it is important that these signs are not ignored.