The first step to wearing contacts is to have a full eye examination. At that appointment an experienced optometrist will discuss the possibilities of using contact lenses to correct your vision or to change your eye colour. Contacts come in many sizes and different materials, and during your exam we will measure your eyes to determine which lens is right for you. We offer free trials of contact lenses to all suitable patients If you already know your prescription and it is less than 12 months old click here to purchase replacement contact lenses online, alternatively if your prescription is over 12 months old we recommend that you make an appointment with us for a checkup Contact lenses are now available to suit almost everyone. Contact lenses offer you many benefits: Great for sporting activities where glasses may get in the way or be dangerous eg football, skiing, surfing, rock climbing, cycling To create a different look, people see the ‘real’ you free from glasses eg Weddings and special occasions More comfort by removing the weight and irritation that spectacles sometimes cause on the nose and ears To remove the inconvenience of spectacles fogging up or getting wet Achieving uninterrupted peripheral vision Lenses today are healthier, easier and can correct a far wider range of prescriptions than ever before. Advances in contact lens technology include: The silicone hydrogel lenses, these are designed to be slept in allowing for continuous wear throughout a 30 day/night period New multifocal lenses that allow people over 40 years of age to have clear distance and near vision in the one lens Daily disposables that allow clean and comfortable lenses every wear without the hassle of cleaning and storing lenses