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Most people can safely wear contact lenses. Suitability depends on your prescription, corneal health, lifestyle and tear film quality.
During a contact lens assessment, we check all of this and recommend the healthiest, most comfortable option for your eyes.
Yes — almost all prescriptions can be corrected with contact lenses, including:
• Short-sightedness
• Long-sightedness
• Astigmatism
• Presbyopia (multifocal lenses)
If you’re unsure, our optometrist will confirm which lens type suits you best.
There’s no strict minimum age — it depends on the child’s maturity.
Many children as young as 8–10 years manage lenses very well, especially for sport or myopia-control lenses like MiSight.
We assess this safely during their appointment.
They shouldn’t be.
Modern lenses are extremely thin and breathable — most people barely feel them after a few minutes.
If you ever experience discomfort, redness or dryness, remove the lenses and contact us.
We teach you step-by-step during your first fitting.
You’ll only go home with lenses once you’re confident and safe applying and removing them.
We can also provide written instructions and optional follow-up support.
No — unless specifically told otherwise by the optometrist.
Sleeping in lenses dramatically increases the risk of serious eye infections.
If you accidentally fall asleep in them, remove them as soon as possible with the aid of eye drops and give your eyes a break for 24 hours.
Remove them immediately, with the aid of eye drops, avoid further wear that day, and use lubricating drops for the rest of teh day if needed.
If the eye becomes red, painful, watery or light-sensitive, please contact us urgently.
No — this increases the risk of infections, including Acanthamoeba keratitis.
If you swim often, ask us about daily disposables or prescription goggles.
There is no evidence that contact lens wear increases COVID-19 risk.
Good hygiene — washing and drying your hands before handling lenses — remains the key.
No — it’s anatomically impossible.
The lens may fold or move under the eyelid, but it cannot disappear or move behind the eye.
Don’t panic — this happens more often than you’d think.
Keep calm, lubricate the eye, and gently try again after blinking.
If you’re still struggling, call us and we’ll remove it safely.
If it is out of hours, please make your way to your nearest A&E.
Several things might help:
• Switch to a more breathable or hydrated lens material
• Try daily disposables
• Treat any underlying dry eye
• Ensure correct replacement schedule
If discomfort persists, book a review so we can identify the cause.
Never.
Water (including tap water) carries harmful microorganisms.
Only use the cleaning solution recommended by your optometrist.
No — using them beyond their approved schedule increases the risk of infection, dryness and discomfort.
Daily = 1 day
Fortnightly = 14 days
Monthly = 30 days
Even if they look clean, the lens material breaks down over time.
Daily lenses should be discarded and replaced with a fresh one.
Reusable lenses must be disinfected properly using the recommended cleaning solution.
Remove it immediately.
Never continue wearing a damaged lens — it can scratch the eye.
If this happens frequently, let us know so we can explore alternative lenses or handling techniques.
Not when fitted properly with the best quality lenses, and when used responsibly.
Regular check-ups ensure your eyes remain healthy and your lenses remain suitable.
Yes — most brands can be recycled through dedicated recycling schemes.
Ask us in practice and we’ll be happy to help.