Contact lenses

Contact Lenses


What we offer

We have different types of contact lenses to suit your needs and preferences including spherical and toric, depending on your prescription.

Daily lenses

Disposable lenses that you wear for one day and then throw away

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Ideal for people who want convenience, hygiene and comfort and ideal for sports

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Suitable for people who have allergies or dry eyes

Fortnightly or monthly lenses

Reusable lenses that you reuse for two weeks or a month and then replace with a new pair

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More economical than daily lenses, but require more care and cleaning

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Suitable for people who wear contact lenses regularly and have a stable prescription

Yearly/gas permeable lenses

Reusable lenses that you reuse for a year and then replace with a new pair

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More customisable than fortnightly or monthly lenses, but require the most care and cleaning

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Suitable for people who have complex prescriptions or special eye conditions

Multifocal contact lenses

Also known as bifocal or progressive lenses. These correct both your Distance and Near vision at the same time and can totally replace glasses

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These lenses are available in: daily, monthly or gas permeable yearly

Orthokeratology contact lenses

Worn during sleep to gently reshape the cornea and improve vision during the day without the need for glasses or contact lenses

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Also known as ortho-k or corneal refractive therapy lenses

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More innovative and convenient than other types of lenses

Orthokeratology contact lenses


Ortho-K contact lenses


Ortho-K contact lenses are designed to be worn overnight while you sleep rather than during the day. They work by gently and gradually reshaping the surface of the eye meaning that when you take them out in the morning, you should be able to see clearly throughout the day, without the need for any other lenses or glasses. They are also used for Myopia management



20 years

of experience fitting Ortho-K lenses



They’re suitable for those who are short sighted with a prescription of less than -5.00 with low or no astigmatism. Unfortunately they’re not suitable for patients who are long sighted.

Why choose Ortho-K lenses?


Ortho-K are ideal for people who:


  • Want clear natural vision
  • Want to be free from lenses for sports and outdoor activities for example water sports and boxing.
  • Do not want to undergo laser surgery
  • Children as it can slow down the progression of shortsightedness
  • Find it hard to wear contact lenses all day without discomfort
  • Suffer from hay-fever
  • Work in a very dusty, dry or smoky environment
  • Find spectacles and conventional lenses just a plain nuisance

Interested in contact lenses?

If you’re interested in contact lenses or finding out more about Ortho-K lenses and whether they’ll work for you contact us

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Ballycastle

41 Ann St, Ballycastle, BT54 6AA
Call us on 028 2076 2431

Portrush

10 Main St, Portrush, BT56 8BL
Call us on 028 7082 3677

Opening Hours:

Ballycastle

Monday - Saturday: 9:00 - 17:30
Alternate Wednesday: Closed
Sunday : Closed


Portrush

Monday - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9:00 - 17:30
Alternate Saturday: Closed
Sunday : Closed

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