Eye Health Central

Contact Lenses Aftercare

Every two years you should have a check up on your contact lenses to make sure that your vision is perfect and that your eyes are healthy. Here are some of things that are looked at on a Contact Lens Aftercare at your Optometrists.

How to remove contact lenses

How to remove contact lenses

10 Sep 2023

How do you get soft contact lenses out of your eyes?

Don’t worry; we’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to know about removing contacts in this handy guide. As long as you learn the proper technique from the get-go, you shouldn’t have too many issues removing your contacts every night. In fact, many contacts-wearers say removing lenses comes more naturally than placing lenses in their eyes.

Contact Lenses & Eye Health

Contact Lenses & Eye Health

8 Nov 2023

Contact lenses are a great way to correct your vision without the need to wear glasses, however, to maintain good eye health it is important to follow your eye care professional's advice. Here's our guide to maintaining good eye health for contact lens wearers.

The Importance of Contact Lens Hygiene

The Importance of Contact Lens Hygiene

22 Nov 2023

Good contact lens hygiene practices are not only good for your lenses but good for your eyes too. Here is our guide to best practices for great, safe, contact lens care.

Contact Lens Wearers Refresher Course

Contact Lens Wearers Refresher Course

24 Nov 2023

Whether you are fairly new to contact lenses or you have been wearing them for years it is always worth taking a few minutes every now and then to refresh your knowledge and the best practices for safe contact lens wear. Whilst there is a lot of contact lens care information out there we bring you the basics all in one article.

Most common contact lens problems and how to fix them

Most common contact lens problems and how to fix them

24 Oct 2023

Most contact lenses wearers happily wear contact lens with no issues, however, it’s not uncommon to experience some problems, particularly if you are new to contact lens wear. Read more to discover the most common problems that contact lens wearers experience and how to deal with them.

How to Clean a Contact Lens Case

How to Clean a Contact Lens Case

4 Oct 2023

To maintain healthy eyes and extend the lifespan of your contact lenses, good hygiene is a must, the importance of a properly cleaned contact lens case can not be overemphasised.

Contact Lenses Wearing Schedules

Contact Lenses Wearing Schedules

4 Oct 2023

The wearing schedule of a contact lens refers to the duration a lens can be worn before needing replacement or removal, this is normally daily, two weekly, or monthly but can also include extended wear or continual wear. Learn more now.

Tap Water and Contact Lenses

Tap Water and Contact Lenses

27 Oct 2023

Although water is essential for life, when it comes to our eyes and specifically our contact lenses, tap water may pose potential risks. Find out more.