Try Contact Lenses
Glasses are usually the go-to option when we're told we need vision correction. They can however change our appearance, suffer from fogging up, feel generally a little obstructive and, they are not always the most practical option for activities like sport.
Our mission is to ensure all our new contact lens wearers receive a great first-time experience.
Why choose us?
Our flexible approach to fitting lenses helps you decide which options best suit your lifestyle and budget. We're confident that you'll also find our pricing pretty competitive, especially with the added savings and benefits you receive with our inclusive Membership.
What's involved in trying contact lenses for the first time?
Everything is included . . .
Our first-time contact lens trials include everything you need to get started: All appointments not matter how many are required, trial lenses, cleaning solutions if required, insertion and removal tuition and, advice and guidance throughout.
First visit . . .
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.
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.
First or second visit . . .
Wearing a lens for the first time . . .
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.
Learning to handle 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.
Your final visit . . .
Finalising the best lens for you . . .
Your final visit is to check the fit, stability and vision correction of your new lenses. We'll want to know how you have got on with your new form of vision correction? how long have to been able to wear them each day? and have they been comfortable?
We'll check you eyes to ensure you are tolerating the lenses and discuss any issues or further questions.
Time to make a decision . . .
Once we are happy, you'll be asked to sign off as a new contact lens wearer. At this point, we will discuss the options available to you. You decide to go for daily disposable lenses on a regular or on-demand basis or, settle on monthly replacement lenses. Whatever you decide to do, we will help you make the right decision.
All our contact lenses come with an amazing membership package
First-time contact lens trial funding . . .
NHS funding
The NHS may provide some funding towards glasses generally, if you are under 16 or aged 16,17 or 18 and still in full time education. They will not however provide additional funding to try contact lenses, so lens trials are offered on a private only basis.
Simple Lens Type
Trial and fitting fee:
£79
Complex Lens Type
Trial and fitting fee:
£135
Eyedream OrthoK
Trial and fitting fee:
£180
Refit an Existing Wearer
Refit fee:
£79