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34 Home&Lifestyle Magazine | Autumn 2017
• Decks/new & replacement
• Handrails/stainless steel cables
• All insurance work • Screens
• Stairs • Retaining walls
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Contact Lenses a great option
Whilst the idea of wearing
contacts may be
intimidating for first
time users, there is an array of
services dedicated to making the
process smooth and advanced
technology allows contact lenses
to be more comfortable than ever
before.
Many people don’t know that
contact lenses don’t necessarily
come in contact with the eye.
The lenses float on a layer of
tears that cover the cornea, so
with each blink, a fresh supply
of oxygen-laden tears washes
behind the lens to nourish the
cornea. This means contacts can
easily be worn at any time of the
day or night without harming your
eyesight.
For first time wearers, get
fitted professionally and try
before you buy as all contact
lenses are made differently, and
your local optometrist will fit a
pair of lenses specifically for you
so you can experience wearing
them for the first time, how they
are interacting with your eye and
learn how to correctly remove
them.
Overwear of contact lenses
can lead to irritation or infection,
whereas brand new contacts
give your eyes a feeling of
refreshment – just like putting
on clean clothes. Replace your
contact lenses as recommended
by your optometrist to reduce the
risk of discomfort.
Avoid letting your lenses dry
out. If your eyes start to feel dry,
use comfort drops to re-nourish
your eyes and keep the contacts
working the best they can for
your vision. *Pack a spare pair:
No one wants to be caught out
with a lost or torn contact lens –
pack extra pairs as a backup.
Don’t take chances with
infections: It is important to
clean your contact lenses
accordingly as they can cause
bacteria infection if improperly
cared for. If left untreated, an
eye infection could be sight
threatening, so it’s important
to seek professional advice.
With best selections and
expert fittingsbyoptometrists,
wearing contact lenses this
season will be stress-free.