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Contact Lenses
Here at Nethercott Opticians, we offer expert guidance on contact lenses, helping you find the perfect fit for comfort and clarity. Whether you’re new to lenses or looking to switch to a different type, their team provides professional fittings, advice on lens care, and ongoing support to keep your eyes healthy. From daily disposables to specialized lenses for astigmatism or presbyopia, they ensure you get the right option for your lifestyle.
There are several types of contact lenses, including:
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Daily disposables – Worn once and thrown away, ideal for convenience and hygiene.
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Monthly or two-week lenses – Reusable but require cleaning and proper storage.
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Toric lenses – Designed for people with astigmatism, providing stable and clear vision.
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Multifocal lenses – Help with both near and distance vision, often used for presbyopia.
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Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses – More durable than soft lenses and provide sharp vision, but require an adaptation period.
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Specialty lenses – Custom-made for specific eye conditions like keratoconus or dry eyes.
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The best contact lenses for you depend on factors like your prescription, lifestyle, eye health, and comfort preferences. A professional contact lens fitting at Nethercott Optician will assess your eyes and recommend the most suitable type based on your needs.
Absolutely. People with astigmatism can wear toric contact lenses, which are designed to stay in place and correct vision. For those with dry eyes, there are moisture-retaining lenses made from advanced materials that help keep the eyes hydrated. Nethercott Optician can help find the best option for your specific condition.
Neither is necessarily "better"—it depends on your lifestyle and needs. Contact lenses provide a wider field of vision, are great for sports, and don’t fog up like glasses. However, glasses are lower maintenance and don’t require touching your eyes as often. Most people choose to have both and switch depending on the situation.
If you wear contact lenses, you should have an eye exam at least once a year to check your eye health and ensure your prescription is still suitable. Nethercott Optician will monitor for any changes and ensure your lenses remain comfortable and safe.
If you lose or tear a contact lens, replace it with a new one immediately. If you’re using monthly or two-week lenses and don’t have a spare, avoid wearing just one lens, as it can cause eye strain. Contact Nethercott Optician for replacements or advice on what to do next.
Myopia control is an emerging area in optometry focused on slowing or halting the progression of myopia (nearsightedness), particularly in children. Myopia occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light entering the eye to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. This leads to blurry distance vision. While myopia can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, the goal of myopia control is to limit the overall progression of the condition, especially in children who are more likely to experience worsening myopia as they grow.
One effective treatment option for myopia control is the use of MyoSight contact lenses. These special contact lenses are designed for children and work by creating multiple focal points on the retina, which helps reduce the stress placed on the eye as it grows. This innovative design can slow the elongation of the eyeball, potentially reducing the rate at which myopia worsens.
The importance of myopia control lies in its ability to protect the long-term health of the eyes. High levels of myopia increase the risk of serious eye conditions later in life, such as glaucoma, retinal detachments, and macular degeneration. By managing the progression of myopia in childhood, we can reduce the risk of these complications and help preserve the eye health well into adulthood.
In addition to the health benefits, myopia control also improves cosmetic outcomes. By slowing the progression of myopia, children may experience less drastic changes in their prescription, resulting in thinner, more comfortable glasses with more aesthetically pleasing lenses. Myopia control offers children and parents an effective, proactive way to manage the condition and ensure healthier vision for the future.
It is always a pleasure to go to Moorfields private Mr Alvin is an excellent doctor very pleasant and a great professional.
Verified Patient - 07/04/25
Alvin leong is an outstanding opthalmic optician with huge expertise in contact lenses. He always exhibits the utmost professionalism, and is thorough and detailed in his patient evaluation. I feel extraordinarily fortunate to be under his care.
Verified Patient - 08/11/24
This was my third visit to Moorfields Private Eye Hospital in as many years. The contact lens prescriptions I have received from Mr Alvin leong have been the best in all the time that I have been wearing contact lenses.
Verified Patient - 12/04/24