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Contact Lenses
We have been an industry leading practice for over 20 years, and as such we are often one of the first practices in the UK to trial new lens materials and types. Whether it is for occasional or regular wear, contact lenses provide an alternative form of vision correction. Contrary to popular belief, age is not a barrier to contact lens wear - in fact we regularly fit children as young as 4 years old.
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Significant advances in contact lens materials as well as the equipment used to measure and fit them mean that we now have access to a wide range of lens types to suit almost everyone; daily disposables, 2 weekly replacement, multifocal, toric, as well as specialist lenses. So whether you are an existing wearer, if you have previously been told you were unsuitable for contact lenses, or have struggled with them in the past, why not talk to us and find out how we can help.
Why choose First Contact Opticians?
We have been an industry leading practice for over 20 years, and as such we are often one of the first practices in the UK to trial new lens materials and types. Whether it is for occasional or regular wear, contact lenses provide an alternative form of vision correction. Contrary to popular belief, age is not a barrier to contact lens wear - in fact we regularly fit children as young as 4 years old.
First Contact Opticians have also been accredited with an "Acuvue Centre Of Excellence" by leading contact lens manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. However, as an independent practice we have no affiliations, and are therefore are able to supply lenses from any reputable manufacturer to provide the lenses which are the most suitable for your eyes.
Insertion and removal of contact lenses can be a worry for many patients, especially at first. We will teach you the correct techniques, and will happily spend however long it takes for you to feel confident to handle the lenses at home - whether this happens quickly or needs multiple sessions. All of our patients also benefit from what we call our ‘out of hours service’. If we are closed and you are in need of assistance, simply get in touch with us by email, or leave us a message on our Facebook page and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Regular contact lens aftercare allows us to ensure that your contact lenses always fit perfectly & comfortably and without any risk to the overall health of your eyes. That is why all of our contact lens wearers are required to join our First Contact Care Plan.
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Contact lenses for slowing down the progression of short-sightedness
Myopia (short-sightedness) is a growing concern, and one that is recognised by the World Health Organisation. Here at First Contact Opticians, we have been successfully fitting Myopia Control lenses for over 15 years – so if you have children who are short sighted please talk to us about how we can slow down the progression of their short-sightedness. For more information about these lenses, click here.
Contact lens recycling scheme
We are delighted to now be able to help the environment by reducing the amount of plastic waste in landfill and the oceans. Please drop into the practice any disposable contact lenses and any brand of packaging or foil from the blister packs.
Once collected, the aggregated contact lenses, blister packaging and outer foils are sorted, shredded and washed. The material is then densified into hard-granulated plastic granules. The granules are then extruded so they can be incorporated into the production of different plastic products such as benches and other outdoor furniture.
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Whether you are due an eye test, considering contact lenses, booking for your child or looking for hearing care, our friendly team is here to help.
We look forward to welcoming you to First Contact Opticians and caring for your eyes in your local community.
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