First-time
contact lens trials . . .
Clear vision without wearing glasses can be a liberating experience,
as long as you're offered the most appropriate lenses and plenty of time and encouragement during the fitting process.
You'll also want an Optician who always recommends the best lens options and not just the brand they've been told to push this month.
At NHK Opticians you'll have the time, only ever be offered the best lens options and we'll make the whole experience as easy and gentle as possible . . .
Why choose us?
An up-to-date prescription . . .
Before we can start your Free contact lens trial, you will need to have a full Eye Examination. We can provide this for you or if you've already had one in the last 12 months, we'll need you to bring a copy of the results to your first contact lens appointment.
Step 1 - getting to know you . . .
Our contact lens practitioner will want to discover why you would like to try contact lenses and when you'll wear them. We'll go over the various options; types of lens, what's involved in looking after them and answer any initial questions you may have.
1st Visit
Step 2 - suitability assessment . . .
Once we're happy that contact lenses are a good idea for you, it's time to check your eyes. We'll be looking at the health of your cornea, your eyelids, the tear film that covers your eyes and taking a closer look at your prescription. Depending on our initial assessment about the lens type for you, we'll take some detailed measurements of the surface curvature of your eyes.
1st Visit
Step 3 - wearing your first lenses . . .
Depending on the type, make and fitting parameters we've determined, we may initially offer to insert a pair of contact lenses for you to try. You'll experience clear vision for the first time without glasses while we look closely at how the lenses perform. If we however need to order a specific pair of trial lenses for you, we'll stop at this point and book a follow-up appointment for you to return and try your first lenses in.
1st or 2nd Visit
Step 4 - experience them your way . . .
Once we are happy with the initial fitting, comfort, vision and depending on your availability, we may let you leave for an hour or two; wearing your first pair of lenses - so you get to experience them in real-life. Upon your return, we will then further evaluate how they have performed and discuss the next stage with you.
1st or 2nd Visit
Step 5 - learning to handle your lenses . . .
We want to be sure you can handle your first lenses; put them in, take them out and care for them, before we let you leave. We often schedule the tuition session during your second visit and if it takes a little longer to grasp, don't worry you're welcome to pop back in to practice until you've mastered it.
2nd or 3rd Visit
Step 6 - your check-up . . .
You'll be booked in for a final check-up after a set period of time, depending on the final lens type we've recommended. We'll evaluate how you've got on, discuss your experiences and perform some final tests to make sure everything is fine. If everyone is happy, we can then sign you off and then discuss your options moving forward.
Final Visit
For children trying lenses for the first time, a parent or guardian will need accompany them to all appointments. In addition to the normal suitability assessments, we will also evaluate their maturity to ensure they are able to cope with the handling and care of contact lenses.
Children . . .
Per year
Inc
Membership,
lenses and Solutions
Membership savings
Membership savings
Per year
Per month
Per month
£10
Membership
by Direct
Debit from **
Price comparison . . .
Spherical
Casual Purchase
30 pairs from *
Astigmatic
Casual Purchase
30 pairs from *
Multifocal
Casual Purchase
30 pairs from *
Daily - Casual wearer
Spherical
30 pairs from *
Astigmatic
30 pairs from *
Multifocal
30 pairs from *
Daily - Regular wearer
£23.46
£33.46
£40.50
£50.50
£37.55
£47.55
Inc
Membership
and lenses
£20.00
£24.50
£29.00
Multifocal
from *
Astigmatic
from *
Spherical
from *
Monthly - Regular wearer
Inc
£27.00
£21.00
£19.00
Yearly
Replacement
from *
Membership,
lenses and Solutions
Durable - Regular wearer
2 Yearly
Replacement
from *
3 Yearly
Replacement
from *
Average costs and savings . . .
£17.82
Average monthly cost
based on buying 30 pairs every 3 months *
£213.84
Average annual cost
based on buying 30 pairs every 3 months *
Average annual Membership savings on lenses and aftercare ***
£121.44
Average monthly cost
based on 30 spherical pairs every month *
Average annual cost
based on buying 30 pairs every month *
Average annual Membership savings on lenses and aftercare ***
£33.46
£401.52
£168.32
Average monthly cost
based on 12 spherical pairs per year *
Average annual cost
based on 12 pairs
per year *
Average annual Membership savings on aftercare ***
£20.00
£240.00
£98.00
Average monthly cost
based on one spherical pair every two years *
Average annual cost
based on one pair
every 2 years *
Average annual Membership savings on aftercare ***
£21.00
£252.00
£98.00
* Final cost of lenses will depend on which lens brand and type are recommended as being the most suitable for you.
** Monthly Membership fee will depend on which Membership level you choose to join.
*** Annual Membership savings based on accumalated savings on daily contact lenses and the fees that woulld normally apply for annual Eye Examinations and aftercare visits. It excludes any additional savings and benefits available when you also purchase new glasses, sunglasses or sports eyewear.
Let's get started . . .
Successful trial? Lets take a look at your options . . .
Hopefully you love the new found freedom that wearing contact lenses has to offer. If so, then read on . . .
So that we can provide you with the very best aftercare including: routine annual appointments, emergency visits and spare lenses, should the worse happen, we will ask you to join our Iris Membership Programme. For most wearers the Membership is included in your monthly Direct Debit payment and includes a whole package of savings and benefits:
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Up to 30% saving on glasses, sunglasses and sports eyewear
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Inclusive Eye Examinations
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Inclusive Retinal Imaging
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Inclusive eyewear servicing
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Interest Free Payment options on new eyewear
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Comprehensive Cover on new eyewear
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Inclusive Contact Lens Aftercare visits
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Inclusive Emergency Visits
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Up to 30% saving on Daily Contact Lenses
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2 years 50% accidental damage on eyewear
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2 years 50% accidental damage cover on durable contact lenses
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A host of other savings and benefits . . .
Casual wearer
Ideal for children and adults who prefer to wear lenses just for sport or social events. Join our Iris Membership Programme from just £10 per month by Direct Debit. Simply order and pay for your daily lenses whenever you wish, receive up to 30% off and enjoy all the other Membrehsup benefits as well.
Daily lenses
Regular wearer
Ideal for those that wear lenses most days and prefer not having to clean them. You'll receive regular shipments of your daily lenses with the cost included in your Monthly Direct Debit payment. You'll still get up to 30% off and enjoy all the other Membrehsup benefits as well.
Regular wearer
Ideal for those that wear lenses most days, don't mind cleaning them each night and would prefer a lower monthly cost. You'll receive regular shipments of your monthly lenses and cleaning solutions with the full cost included in your monthly Direct Debit payment. You also have the option to purchase additional daily lenses for special occassions and holidays; saving up to 30%. You'll also enjoy all the other Membership benefits as well.
Monthly lenses
Durable lenses
Regular wearer
Our rigid and gas permeable lenses are available with 1, 2 or 3 year replacement schedules with the option to include or exclude cleaning solutions. You'll receive new lenses following your routine aftercare visit with the full cost included in your monthly Direct Debit payment. You'll also receive 50% off any replacement lenses that get damaged or lost along with all the other Membership benefits as well.
Just a note about our lenses. We operate a "whole of market" policy in as much as we allow our practitioners total freedom to recommend and fit any lenses currently available on the market
