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Contact Lenses 101

Disposable monthly contact lenses

Disposable monthly contact lenses

3 Jan 2023

Monthly disposable lenses (or 30 Day Contact Lenses) are one type of lens that you may want to try. These are designed to be worn during the day and removed at night for cleaning and storage.

After 30 days, they should be thrown away and a new pair used. This ensures that the lenses never get a build-up of dirt, debris and minerals, helping to keep your eyes healthy. Read more about the pros and cons of monthly replacement contact lenses.

Are my contact lenses inside out?

Are my contact lenses inside out?

3 Jan 2023

Soft lenses that are properly fitted to your eyes are designed to feel comfortable. So, if you feel your contacts are “off” even slightly, you should remove them and check to make sure they are facing the correct way. We describe a couple of ways to do this safely and easily.

Types of Contact lenses

Types of Contact lenses

3 Jan 2023

Increased choice in the contact lens market often translates to increased confusion amongst new contact lens wearers. Are dailies really the best? Maybe you should try continuous wear? And what the heck are torics used for?

If some of these questions are buzzing around your brain, no worries. In this post, we’ll explore the major types of contact lenses available on our website. After you’ve finished reading this piece, you should have a good sense of what lenses would work best for your lifestyle.

Contact lens fitting: getting the right lenses

Contact lens fitting: getting the right lenses

3 Jan 2023

Ever wondered why you can't buy contact lenses with your regular eye test?

There are many different test and measurements needed before you can be fitted and successfully wear contact lenses.

Read more to find exactly how your Optometrist checks to see if you are suitable for contact lenses and what happens in a 'Contact Lens Trial'.

Do contact lenses expire?

Do contact lenses expire?

24 Apr 2023

Millions of people worldwide rely on contact lenses for clear vision, ease of use and practicality.

Wearing Contact Lenses in the Winter

Wearing Contact Lenses in the Winter

19 Apr 2023

Winter brings with it a very unique set of challenges for all contact lens wearers.

Are Daily Contact Lenses more expensive than Monthly Lenses?

Are Daily Contact Lenses more expensive than Monthly Lenses?

3 Jan 2023

There’s no doubt that daily disposable lenses are safer and more convenient than long-term lenses…but what about the price? Are dailies really as affordable as weekly or monthly contacts? And, if daily lenses are more expensive, are they worth your hard-earned cash?

For those on the fence about picking up dailies, these questions might be running through your mind.

Amazingly, Daily contact lenses can now be cheaper than monthly contact lenses. Find out more in our blog

Can a Contact Lens get lost or stuck in my Eye?

Can a Contact Lens get lost or stuck in my Eye?

3 Jan 2023

Sometimes people worry that their contact lenses could permanently get lost in their eyeballs. Although a contact lens could get stuck behind the upper eyelid, it's physically impossible for a contact lens to get "lost" in a person's eye.

The reason this is impossible has to do with a thin lining known as conjunctiva. Read more about how to retrieve a contact lens under your eyelid and an answer to the question 'Can I go to Bed with a contact lens stuck under my eyelid?'