If you don?t want to always wear?glasses?but need vision correction, contact lenses offer an easy alternative. A contact lens assessment at Waltham Abbey?Opticians will give you the opportunity to try contact lenses both in the consulting room and in your own environment. This extended trial period will allow you to fully experience the benefits of contact lenses and see how they can enhance your life.
1-Initial assessment appointment
- We’ll discuss your lifestyle and help to choose the contact lenses that are right for you.
- Examination of the ocular surface and lids
- Assessment of the tear film
- Discussion of appropriate lens types according to results of above
- Application of trial lenses to assess immediate tolerance (occasionally this may need to be booked as a separate appointment if trial lenses need to be specially ordered)
- Vision assessment with lenses
- Fit assessment
2-Contact Lens handling lesson
- Teaching session with qualified member of staff lasting approx 20-40 minutes
- Lens insertion?and removal technique
- Wearing instructions / lens care / cleaning where necessary
- Solutions and hygiene advice
- Contact lens ‘do’s and don’ts
- Trial pack of?lenses to take away to be worn in your own environment and trial pack of solutions where necessary
3-Follow-up appointment
- Lenses need to?be worn to this appointment (please wear at least 2?hours before attending)
- Review of fit and vision, refinement where necessary
- If any changes are made a further appointment may be necessary, which will be covered by the fee paid at the first appointment
At the end of this consultation period we will discuss whether you want to take advantage our monthly direct debit scheme offering discounts on both contact lenses and spectacles, and covers all future contact lens aftercare appointments. The cost of a contact lens assessment covers all of the above including the trial lenses supplied.
If your child wants contact lenses or if you feel it?may be?a suitable choice for them, we?ll happily discuss that with you, too. Contact lens technology has changed so much in recent years, there is something to suit almost anyone. ?Click here for more information on contact lenses for children.