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Contact Lenses a great option W hilst the idea of wearing contacts may be intimidating for first

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.

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.

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