Contact Lenses
Contact Lens Fitting
Finding the right contact lenses can be challenging. At Wood and Watson Opticians, we provide personalised contact lens fitting services tailored to your lifestyle and prescription needs. Our team will guide you through the options, ensuring a comfortable and effective fit.
As part or our assessment, we will use a corneal topographer to create a 3D map of the curvature of the front of the eye, to allow us to fit you with most comfortable and correct fitting lenses.
Our most popular lenses are daily disposables We fit the ones with the most advanced features, such as class leading oxygen permeability (that allows your eyes to breathe - yes your eyes do need access to the air to do so!) and wettability (so lenses stay comfortable even if you have dry eyes) so as to help maintain the health of your eyes, such as TOTAL Dailies 1 and 1 Day Acuvue Oasys MAX. These are great for flexible wear, as they can be worn every day, or just for particular sporting and social occasions, however you prefer.
We also offer more complex lenses if required, click on link below to know more about different contact lens types.
Why contact lenses?
More Than Meets the Eye: The Top Benefits of Wearing Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are more than just an alternative to glasses; they're a gateway to a more natural and active visual experience. They are not for everyone, but can be a wonderful option to have in addition to your glasses.
If you've ever wondered what contacts can do for you, here are their biggest advantages:
1. A Natural Field of Vision
Unlike glasses, which sit about half an inch from your eyes, contacts rest directly on the cornea. This provides a more natural and panoramic field of view without frames getting in the way. There's no distortion at the edges, making them ideal for driving, sports, and everyday activities.
2. Unbeatable for an Active Lifestyle
Contacts won't slide down your nose, fog up when you walk indoors, or get splattered by rain. They stay securely in place, giving you the freedom to:
- Play sports without fear of broken frames.
- Wear non-prescriptive sunglasses, goggles, or safety glasses.
- Enjoy a full range of motion without any hindrance.
3. Consistent Vision, Rain or Shine
Glasses can be a hassle in certain weather. Contacts eliminate the problems of fogging in cold or humid conditions and raindrops obscuring your vision, providing clear and consistent sight no matter the forecast.
4. A Natural, Unobstructed Look
Contacts let your face shine through. They don't hide your eyes or alter your appearance like some frames can. This is a major reason many people prefer them for both everyday wear and special occasions.
5. No Pressure on Your Ears and Nose
If you've ever experienced sore ears or a red mark on your nose from heavy glasses, you'll appreciate the lightweight, barely-there feel of contact lenses. They eliminate all physical pressure, making them incredibly comfortable for all-day wear.
6. Compatible with Any Outfit
Your vision correction doesn't have to clash with your style. Contacts always "match" your outfit and never go out of fashion. You have the freedom to wear any style of non-prescription sunglasses to complete your look. Coloured contact lenses can also give you a different look!
7. Vision Stability
Because they move with your eye, contacts provide stable vision no matter which way you look. With glasses, you have to turn your head to see clearly through the lens's optical center; with contacts, your clear vision is always right where you're looking.
8. Specialized Vision Correction
For certain vision conditions, contacts can provide better correction than glasses. They can effectively manage:
- High Astigmatism with toric lenses.
- Presbyopia (the need for reading glasses after 40) with multifocal or monovision lenses.
- Keratoconus with specialized scleral lenses.
A Quick Note on Safety and ordering online:
Modern contact lenses are extremely safe when cared for properly. Always follow your Optometrist's instructions for cleaning, replacement, and wear time to keep your eyes healthy.
Ordering the 'equivalent' of your fitted contact lenses online can seem like a convenient and cost-effective choice. With a few clicks, these alternative lenses arrive at your door. However, this convenience often comes with significant risks to your eye health that can lead to serious, long-term consequences.
Contact lenses are not one-size-fits-all. A lens that is too tight can strangle your cornea, cutting off oxygen and leading to painful corneal ulcers and scars. A lens that is too loose can move around excessively, causing scratches (abrasions) and irritation. Only an in-person fitting with an eye care professional can ensure the correct fit.