Contact lenses are available for a wide range of eye needs, including multifocal lenses. They are fantastic if you dont want to wear glasses, play sport, have a special occasion to attend or to change your eye colour for fun!
Recent improvements in technology used in the contact lens manufacturing means that people the may not have been able to wear them previously now can. We offer a FREE trial in store – please contact us for more information.
Contact Lenses
Soft Contact Lenses
Nearly everyone who wears glasses can also wear contact lenses. There are many options available to suit your different needs.Some of the types of soft contact lenses we do include:
• Daily, fortnightly or monthly wear disposable lenses
• Available in nearly all prescriptions
• Single vision or Multifocal lenses
• Specialty high prescriptions
• Coloured lenses
• Myopia control soft contact lenses
We offer a FREE trial of soft disposable contact lenses. This is so you can try them for yourself without worrying if they won’t be for you.
Contact lenses are convenient, provide excellent vision and are easy to use and take care of. Children as young as 8 can also wear contact lenses.
Ortho K*
Orthokeratology is a procedure which uses custom designed rigid contact lenses to gently reshapes the front of your eye (the cornea). The lenses are worn overnight, while sleeping, and upon waking you will have near-perfect vision during the day. This eliminating the need for wearing glasses or daytime contact lenses. OrthoK is completely reversible and if you cease wearing the lenses, your eyes will eventually go back to their original shape in about 1 to 2 weeks.What it is used for
Ortho-k is a great non-surgical procedure for those who are short-sighted wanting freedom from glasses or contact lenses during the day. This provides lifestyle benefits particularly for active children and adults, sports and recreational activities.
Ortho-k is also used commonly as a treatment to slow down the progression of short-sightedness especially in young patients. Studies have shown that ortho K has a 50% efficacy in reducing progression, and a slower rate leads to safer ocular health outcomes.
Process
Your optometrist will map and measure the surface of your eye using an instrument called a corneal topographer and if deemed suitable of Ortho-K they will design a lens specifically for your eyes. When the lens has been manufactured and has arrived back at the practice, the optometrist will teach you how to insert and remove the lens and go over daily maintenance steps. They will assess your eyes after 1 night, 1-2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months and then routinely every 6 months.
RGP*
Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) lenses are made of a harder type of material compared to soft contact lenses. They are a custom-made lens unique to each person’s eyes and are designed for those patients whose vision requirements are beyond the parameters available in soft contact lenses such as those with high prescriptions or certain eye conditions.What it is used for
For patients with very high prescription or a distortion of the front of their eyes commonly seen in patients with keratoconus – Rigid contact lenses can provide sharper and more natural vision compared to glasses or soft contact lenses.
Process
Your optometrist will map and measure the surface of your eye using an instrument called a corneal topographer and will design a lens specifically for your eye.
When the lens has been manufactured and has arrived back at the practice, the optometrist will teach you how to insert and remove the lens and go over daily maintenance steps.
They will assess your eyes and vision after 2-4 weeks, 3 months and then routinely every 12 months.
Scleral lenses*
Scleral are large diameter lenses made with the same material used in Rigid contact lenses. Scleral lenses can be considered a non “contact” lenses because they do not rest on the front surface of the eye (cornea). Instead, these lenses vaults over the cornea, and the edge of the lens rests on the white of the eye (the sclera). The space between the lens and the cornea is filled with saline solution which keeps your eyes hydrated and neutralises any corneal irregularities providing superior vision compared to traditional contact lenses.What it is used for
Scleral lenses are medical and therapeutic devises. Some eye conditions that may indicate their use include:
• Keratoconus
• Chronic dry eye
• Post-surgical complications
• injury from ocular trauma
• congenital eye abnormalities
Process
Your optometrist will map and measure the surface of your eye using an instrument called a corneal topographer. A trial kit of different lenses will be ordered and the optometrist will find the best fitting lens for your eye and will then alter the parameters to customise the lens design to your eye. When the lens has been manufactured and has arrived back at the practice, the optometrist will teach you how to insert and remove the lens and go over daily maintenance steps. They will assess your eyes and vision after 2-4 weeks, 3 months and then routinely every 12 months.
*these services available from our Falcon practice.
How much do contact lenses cost?
Contact lens prices vary depending on the type of lens you require. Generally a 3 month supply of contacts costs about $120 and a 3 month supply of cleaning solution costs about $30.
An initial contact lens fitting consultation costs $100 and includes professional contact lens fitting, teaching you how to put them in and take them out and a follow up visit after approximately 1 week.
If you would like to wear extended wear (overnight) contact lenses these require several more follow up visits (one week, overnight follow up and one month follow up) and so the fitting fees are higher to reflect this ($30 per extra follow up aftercare appointment).
Type of contact lenses
• Daily wear lenses
• Fornightly or monthly disposable lenses
• Overnight (extended wear) lenses
• Coloured lenses
• Crazy pattern lenses
• Multifocal contact lenses
Why do I need a prescription?
Contact lenses are a medical device and sit directly on the eye. People who wear contact lenses are much more likely to suffer from eye infections etc if they do not have regular checkups. We need to make sure that it is still healthy for you to wear lenses and usually will recommend the most up to date products for your current needs. Your contact lens prescription lasts for 1 year so please ensure your prescription is up to date before you run out and want to order some more lenses so that we can get them to you asap!
Will they hurt my eyes?
When you first put contact lenses in, you may feel a slight discomfort like an eyelash stuck in the eye. This usually goes away after the first 15minutes and most people easily adapt to contact lens wear in the first couple of days.
Contact lenses can be safely worn by most people so it is important to discuss your needs with your optometrist (Rebecca) so that the best care can be provided. The people who usually run into difficulties are those who are relaxed with their lens cleaning and hygiene or who don't follow the instructions.
How long do they last for?
You can get single use contacts, 14 wear contacts, 30 wear contacts and also contact lenses that are designed to be used for a year or longer. We will discuss the lens most suitable for you during your consultation.
Can I get coloured contacts?
Most people are suitable for coloured contacts whether they need glasses or not. We can custom make them if you would like something out of the ordinary.
Do I have to use complicated cleaning systems?
No. Most contact lenses now use one bottle cleaning regimes. Follow the basic instructions on each pack. We will show you how to clean your lenses and give you a sample of your cleaner. Daily contact lens don't need cleaning at all!
Has technology advanced since I last tried contact lenses?
More than likely! New products are coming available every month so if the last time you tried lenses was in the 70's, 80's or 90's you could be in for a surprise about how comfortable and convenient they can be, as well as so much better for the health of your eyes.
I have been told that I can't wear contacts but would like to try them again. What are my options?
Come in and talk to Rebecca. If you are really motivated, there is a contact lens option for just about everyone.
What do I do to get started?
Call us and make an appointment for a 1 hour general eye test and contact lens fitting. We offer a FREE contact lens trial for everyone.
Generally we have trial lenses in stock that you can try that day to wear. If for whatever reason you dont go ahead to order contact lenses there is no fitting fee to be paid!
We are a locally owned optometry practice that is situated throughout the South West with stores in Australind, Dalyellup and Mandurah.
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