05 Sep

The differences between Daily and Monthly Contacts

Posted by Sue. September 05 2024

The differences between Daily and Monthly Contacts

Starting to feel the pinch of the prices of your daily lenses ? Monthly replacement contacts offer a cost effective alternative, this article highlights the differences between the two, allowing you to make an informed choice.

08 May

The Essential Guide To Lens Case Care

Posted by Sue. May 08 2024

The Essential Guide To Lens Case Care

While the focus often lands on the care and maintenance of the lenses themselves, the role of the storage case is equally vital in maintaining eye health and clarity of vision.

11 Apr

How Do You know if Your Contacts Are Inside Out ?

Posted by Susan Smith. April 11 2024

How Do You know if Your Contacts Are Inside Out ?

Contact lenses being thin and flexible can easily turn inside out, the good news is this will not cause damage to the eye and often an inside out contact lens often doesn’t affect your vision but it can cause discomfort.

10 Apr

Cyberchondria - Anxiety About Eye Health Conditions

Posted by Susan Smith. April 10 2024

Cyberchondria - Anxiety About Eye Health Conditions

Cyberchondria is a new term relating to anxiety being experienced due to excessive internet searches on health concerns. Given that studies on Cyberchondria show that eye health conditions are frequently searched, this article gives examples of why it’s important to qualify internet research with a eye health professional.

09 Apr

Can Eye Rubbing Cause A Problem ?

Posted by Susan Smith. April 09 2024

Can Eye Rubbing Cause A Problem ?

Rubbing Eyes vigorously or frequently can lead to serious consequences, read about ideas of how to manage eye discomfort without the need for rubbing.

20 Mar

What is a Blue Light Filter in Eyewear ?

Posted by Sue. March 20 2024

What is a Blue Light Filter in Eyewear ?

Blue Light filter or blue light blocking glasses have been around for a while claiming to help with eye strain, protect eye health and improve sleep patterns by reducing blue light exposure. Now some of the newer mainstream contact lenses are starting to feature blue light filters too. Read on for more information about this hot topic

What is involved in a Contact Lens Consultation and why is it important?

Contacts are a fantastic visual aid however it should always be remembered that a thin piece of plastic is being placed on the surface of the eye and this needs to be monitored yearly to ensure that your eyes are coping well, the lenses are not causing any issues and are providing you with the best possible vision.

19 Mar

How To Clean & Store Your Contact Lenses

Posted by Susan Smith. March 19 2022

How To Clean & Store Your Contact Lenses

If you wear fortnightly or monthly contact lenses, cleaning and storage play an important role in ensuring your vision, comfort and eye health is maintained. Even after wearing contact lenses for years we all slip into bad habits and so a reminder can be helpful to keep us on track.

11 Mar

Sleeping In Your Contact Lenses

Posted by Susan Smith. March 11 2022

Sleeping In Your Contact Lenses

Sleeping and even taking a nap wearing contact lenses can detrimentally affect your eye health. We all seem to be able to remember to take our spectacles off before falling asleep but this is not the case when it comes to contact lenses.

21 Feb

Are You Wearing The Best Contact Lenses For You ?

Posted by Sue Smith. February 21 2022

Are You Wearing The Best Contact Lenses For You ?

As a contact lens wearer you are in a routine of having your eye health and vision checked regularly, this consultation with your Eyecare Professional is also an opportunity to discuss advancements in contact lenses to ensure you are wearing the best brand and type of lenses to suit you and your lifestyle. This article highlights some of the reasons why you may like to have this conversation.

25 Aug

Anti-Fogging Spray For Glasses, Why Not Consider Contact Lenses ?

Posted by Sue Smith. August 25 2021

Anti-Fogging Spray For Glasses, Why Not Consider Contact Lenses ?

In these days of mandatory mask wearing many spectacle wearers are getting frustrated with the only option of using anti-fogging spray for glasses and are asking questions about prescription contact lenses as an alternative. In this blog I will try and answer some of the frequently asked questions that come up in these discussions.

09 Jul

Winter Eyes

Posted by Susan Smith. July 09 2021

Winter Eyes

Winter conditions can be a challenge for eyes and can cause even more issues if you wear contact lenses, here we discuss causes and solutions, helping you keep your eyes comfortable during the colder months of the year.

20 May

Hydrogel and Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens Materials Explained

Posted by Susan Smith. May 20 2021

Hydrogel and Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens Materials Explained

One of the most frequent questions asked is the differences between hydrogel and silicone hydrogel contact lenses so here's some background on these contact lens materials, their advantages and disadvantages so you can be informed and discuss your options with your Optical Practitioner which lens is best for you.

23 Apr

Split Or Faulty Contact Lenses

Posted by Susan Smith. April 23 2021

Split Or Faulty Contact Lenses

There are many reasons why a contact lens splits, here I discuss why and what to do when this happens to you.

03 Apr

Coronavirus and Contact Lens Wear

Posted by Sue Smith. April 03 2020

Coronavirus and Contact Lens Wear

The is no evidence to suggest that wearing contact lenses increases the risk of contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus). However there are steps that should be taken to ensure your safety and that of others around you.

09 Aug

Protect Your Peepers & Contact Lenses From Eye Makeup.

Posted by Susan Smith. August 09 2017

Protect Your Peepers & Contact Lenses From Eye Makeup.

Eye makeup is a major contributing factor to eye infections, corneal scratches, irritation, redness & more commonly discomfort associated with eye dryness. In this blog we discuss the do and don'ts of wearing makeup around the eyes.

04 Aug

Re-branded Contact Lenses

Posted by Susan Smith. August 04 2017

Re-branded Contact Lenses

Can't find your brand of contact lenses online ? Here we discuss why contact lenses are re-branded and how you can find out what the original brand name is so you have the freedom choose where you buy your lenses from.

15 Jun

The Smart Contact Lens – Good News for those with Glaucoma

Posted by Susan Smith. June 15 2017

The Smart Contact Lens – Good News for those with Glaucoma

If you have Glaucoma or know someone who has it you’ll be interested in this new wearable technology that helps effectively manage and treat this eye disease.

20 Mar

The Discontinuation of Focus Dailies Toric Lenses - What To Do

Posted by Sue Smith. March 20 2017

The Discontinuation of Focus Dailies Toric Lenses - What To Do

Focus Dailies All Day Comfort Toric contact lenses will be discontinued and unavailable from the 1 June 2017. Alcon recommends AquaComfort Plus Dailies Toric lenses as the replacement. Request your free samples today.

30 Dec

Our Eyes and UV Damage

Posted by Susan Smith. December 30 2016

Our Eyes and UV Damage

Just like our skin, our eyes can suffer from sun damage too. UVA and UVB light rays can enter the eye and wreak havoc causing a number of conditions and growths which over time can affect our vision and eye health.

12 Dec

What to expect from your contact lens solution

Posted by Susan Smith. December 12 2016

What to expect from your contact lens solution

You might like to know what to expect from your contact lens solution to be able to discuss it with your eye care practitioner, so here are a few points that you should expect your solution to deliver on ;

05 Dec

What Is And When Should I Consider Refractive Surgery ?

Posted by Susan Smith. December 05 2016

What Is And When Should I Consider Refractive Surgery ?

Surgery to correct your vision ? It's a popular option but make sure you know how long it will last to avoid disappointment.

06 Sep

What Happened to Ciba Vision Branded Contact Lenses ?

Posted by Sue Smith. September 06 2016

What Happened to Ciba Vision Branded Contact Lenses ?

Ciba Vision was the contact lens division of Alcon, which was brought by Novaritis and renamed "Alcon, A Novaritis Company"

29 Aug

Contact lenses Can Act As An Eye Bandage for Your Pet.

Posted by Susan Smith. August 29 2016

Contact lenses Can Act As An Eye Bandage for Your Pet.

Vets use soft contact lenses as bandages for cat, dogs, horses and they have even made a big enough lens for an elephant !

18 Aug

So You're Considering Contact Lenses..

Posted by Susan Smith. August 18 2016

So You're Considering Contact Lenses..

If you are thinking you'd like to wear contact lenses as an alternative to spectacles this article outlines the process involved.

15 Aug

Wearing Contact Lenses in Hot Tubs & Saunas

Posted by Susan Smith. August 15 2016

Wearing Contact Lenses in Hot Tubs & Saunas

I’m off to the snow soon and one of the things I love at the end of a day on the slopes is to relax in a hot tub. Unfortunately contact lenses do not mix well with hot tubs or saunas, there’s a few things you need to know and precautions you need take to protect your eyes and contact lenses in these environments.

03 Aug

Suffering from Dry / Sore Eyes ?

Posted by Susan Smith. August 03 2016

Suffering from Dry / Sore Eyes ?

Read about the causes and solutions to dry eye syndrome, which affects contact lens wearers and non wearers alike, with no age barriers.

25 Jul

Children and Contact Lenses

Posted by Susan Smith. July 25 2016

Children and Contact Lenses

Children can wear contact lenses from an early age so it's not the age of the child that is the limiting factor it's whether your child is mature enough to take on the responsibility of contact lens wear.


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