There are many different types of contact lenses on the market and the choice of what to go for can seem daunting, however we will carry out a full assessment and consultation with you. We will discuss the various lens options and establish what the best option is for your lifestyle and requirements.
Contact lenses don’t have to be worn full time and are a great alternative to glasses for sports, social occasions, and holidays.
Daily Disposable Lenses
Great for both part-time and full-time wearers. Daily disposables are quickly becoming the best modality in contact lens wear! By using a brand-new lens every day, your eye is much less likely to develop microbial infections (compared with traditional re-usable lenses) and whereas original daily disposables may have been dry or unsuitable for long days, modern materials such as Alcon’s water gradient technology in ‘Dailies Total 1’ enable comfortable & healthy lens wear all day every day. Available for: Shortsighted, Farsighted, Astigmatic, and even Presbyopic customers. *Visual acuity and prescription limitations may apply.
2 Weekly – Monthly
Great for full time wearers, reusable contact lenses have been around for many years and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. These rely on greater care, as a single lens may have to last up to 30 days. However, they can be more cost effective when you are a full-time wearer. The wide range of reusable lenses means that they can be more suitable for those with stronger prescriptions which may not be available in daily disposal. Modern reusable lenses tend to be made of silicon hydrogel materials, which allow more oxygen to the front of your eye, thereby allowing longer wear time and even overnight wear – imagine waking up with clear vision! Available for: Shortsighted, Farsighted, Astigmatic, and even Presbyopic customers. *Visual acuity and prescription limitations may apply.
Toric (for Astigmatism)
Whilst the more common short- & long-sighted prescriptions can be corrected with standard “spherical” contact lenses, astigmatic prescriptions require a “Toric” lens. These more specialised lenses allow better accuracy at correcting the distortion that’s seen with an astigmatic or “rugby-ball shaped” eye. Toric lenses are now available in more and more varieties, including daily disposable, monthly reusable, traditional hydrogel, or breathable silicone hydrogel materials. *Visual acuity and prescription limitations may apply.
Myopia Control Lenses:
Myopia control contact lenses (MiSight) work by employing a defocusing mechanism that creates a myopic defocus in front of the retina. This aids in slowing down the elongation of the eye and controlling myopia progression in children.
Multifocal Lenses (for Presbyopia):
As our eyes age, the crystalline lens inside becomes harder and can no longer change shape to vary its focus. This means that around the age of 45, we all find that we need extra help adjusting our focus from distance to near. Multifocal contact lens options provide a stronger prescription for near, allowing you to read more comfortably without glasses, whilst maintaining great distance vision at the same time! Multifocal lenses are available in both daily disposable and monthly options. *Visual acuity and prescription limitations may apply.
If you’re looking to make the switch over to Contact Lenses request an appointment with Donal MacNally Opticians. Our expert team will be happy to help!
