A contact lens to suit your every need.

There are two types of contact lenses available:

1. Rigid Gas-Permeable (knows as GP lenses)
2. Soft contact lenses

However, there are many different lens materials and designs.

Lenses may be used on a daily wear basis, and either discarded each day (daily disposables,) disinfected and re-used, or an extended wear basis where they are kept in overnight.

If you are a new wearer, one of our optometrists will advise you on the most suitable lens type, wearing schedule, replacement frequency and care regime for your individual needs.

If you are an existing wearer and new to Clare & Illingworth we can check for any advancements in lens technology first, then set your supply up quickly.

A quick guide...

• Daily disposable contact lenses can be worn one for one day and then be discarded, meaning there are no cleaning ‘maintenance’ issues. They are convenient and easy to store as they come in strips of lenses you can take anywhere with you.
• Two-week lenses and monthly lenses can be worn daily for a period of two weeks or one month, cleaned every night and stored in a sterile solution. This method can be more cost effective for people wearing contact lenses every day.
• Gas Permeable (GP lenses) lenses are worn for around one year, again, cleaned and stored daily. They are not as popular as the soft lenses as the material is harder and tougher than soft lenses . GP lenses are ideal for certain complex prescriptions.

Our optometrists are here to help find the correct lens for you so be assured that they will guide you through each stage of the contact lens process carefully, explaining any details in full.