As we age, especially from around our 40s onwards, our eyes gradually lose the ability to focus on objects up close. This common change, called presbyopia, can make reading, using a smartphone or seeing small details more challenging. Traditionally, people turned to glasses with varifocal, or progressive, lenses to manage this, but those who find […]
Are you considering making the switch from glasses to contact lenses? Contact lenses can have many advantages over glasses especially when it comes to sports. In this blog we’re going to look into the benefits of contact lenses over glasses and why you should consider trying them for yourself. The Benefits of Contact Lenses Wider […]
It can be tricky to know how to put in contact lenses, especially if you’ve just started using them or are nervous about touching your eyes. This guide will show you a simple step-by-step process to help you put in and take out your contact lenses easily. How to put in contact lenses What you’ll […]
As an Opticare customer, I was asked to write a real-world review of trying these new revolutionary multifocal contact lenses from Options Supreme. As a constant glasses wearer, I struggle to see distance, but recently I’ve also started to struggle to see close up. My glasses work well but are not always practical in life. […]
Up until now, it’s not been possible or practical to recycle your used contact lenses. They would just end up in the bin and eventually landfill as even more plastic waste. Millions of contact lenses are going to landfill or being flushed away in the UK, every year. At Opticare Opticians we take our environmental […]
Contact Lens Wear can be confusing, we’re here to help. Here are a few “words of wisdom” to ensure so that you get the best out of your contact lens wear. Do’s for Contact Lens Wear Attend regular check-ups. Wash (anti-bacterial soap in a pump dispenser) and dry your hands (lint free tissues) prior to handling […]
How to insert & your contact lenses When wearing contact lenses here are some basic techniques and tips: Place the wet, clean “right” lens on the tip of the index or middle finger of your dominant hand (if you’re right-handed this would be your right hand) and pull down the lower lid with the middle […]
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