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Contact Lens Care

Contact Lenses in Gateshead

Comfortable, healthy contact lens wear starts with the right fitting. We assess your eyes, recommend suitable lenses and teach you the habits that keep your eyes healthy.

Lens Options

Finding the Right Lenses for Your Eyes

Contact lenses come in daily, monthly and longer-wear designs, and in soft, rigid and specialist types. The best choice depends on your prescription, comfort and daily routine.

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Daily Disposable

Single-Use Lenses

Worn once and discarded, daily lenses reduce the risk of deposits and infection and suit people who want maximum convenience and hygiene.

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Specialist Fitting

Toric and Multifocal Lenses

For astigmatism or presbyopia, specialist designs can provide clear, stable vision. We carefully measure your eyes to get the fit exactly right.

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Your First Fitting

A Safe and Comfortable Start

Your first fitting includes a full eye health check, a measurement of the curve and size of your eyes, and a trial pair of lenses. We observe how they settle and how your vision responds.

You will also be shown how to insert, remove and clean your lenses, and we agree a replacement schedule that matches your wear pattern.

  • Comprehensive eye health assessment
  • Measurement of corneal curve and lens size
  • Trial lenses with follow-up review
  • Hands-on hygiene and handling training
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Healthy Habits

Caring for Your Eyes Every Day

Good hygiene is the foundation of comfortable lens wear. Always wash and dry your hands before handling lenses, and never wear them beyond the period recommended for your type.

Remove lenses before swimming or showering, and replace your lens case regularly. If your eyes become red, painful or blurred, remove your lenses and contact us promptly.

Contact Lens Questions Answered

Clear answers to help you wear your lenses with confidence.

Many people with mild dry eye wear lenses comfortably. We may recommend daily disposable lenses, moisturising drops or a specific lens material to improve comfort.

Most contact lens wearers should have an aftercare check at least once a year, alongside their routine eye examination, so that fit and eye health are monitored.

Only if your lenses are specifically approved for overnight wear. Sleeping in lenses not designed for it significantly increases the risk of serious eye infection.

Start Wearing Contact Lenses with Confidence

Book a consultation with our team to find lenses that suit your eyes, your prescription and your lifestyle.

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