Change your autumn look with contact lenses
The season of autumn brings many changes and what better way to get in the spirit than to switch up your look by wearing contact lenses? Our experts share why switching from glasses to contacts may be the perfect idea.
The benefits of wearing contact lenses
As much as we love glasses as a fashionable accessory to elevate a look, there’s no denying the ease contact lenses bring to daily living. Particularly in the colder months during autumn and winter when glasses tend to fog up, contact lenses can be the more convenient choice.
They can also make it easier to take part in all your favourite outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding and other leisure activities. Plus, wearing contacts can enhance your natural appearance whether you’re at the office, or out for a special occasion.
If you’re worried that your vision won’t be as good with contact lenses, fear not! Contact lenses correct vision just as well or even better than spectacles, providing a panoramic, sharp field of vision that isn’t obstructed by glasses frames.
They’re suitable for virtually all prescriptions, whether you need them for distance, reading, or need multifocals just like your varifocals or bifocal glasses. You can trust contact lenses to be a safe and effective solution for correcting your vision while also giving you an effortless look.
Which contact lens is right for you?
- Daily disposables – If you have an active life, daily disposables are a great choice. Unlike reusable lenses, you wear a brand-new pair every day making your eye less likely to develop infections or experience irritation. They’re perfect if you plan on alternating between wearing contacts and glasses for different occasions, or if you want to wear them full time.
- Two weeklies & monthlies – These reusable lenses are often recommended for anyone with stronger prescriptions. Contact lens technology has come so far since its inception, meaning these lenses are made with materials that allow maximum breathability and comfort to the wearer. They are stored in a contact lens case containing fresh lens solution every night before you insert them again the following day.
- Torics – These specialised lenses are designed for people with astigmatism, which is when your eye is shaped more like a rugby ball than a sphere. They allow better accuracy for correcting distorted vision which can be experienced by people with astigmatism at all distances. They can come in daily, two weekly, or monthly options.
- Multifocals – A multifocal lens has multiple prescriptions in one lens and is best suited for anyone over the age of 40 with presbyopia, which is when your near vision becomes less clear than it may have been previously, which means you need a prescription for distance and near vision. Multifocal contact lenses ensure you can enjoy clear, sharp vision at varying distances – near, far and everywhere in between.
Making the switch
If you’re interested in making the switch and are wondering where to buy contact lenses, we can help. An eye exam will ensure you get the correct prescription for your new contact lenses. Then, your optometrist will go through the different lens options after discussing your lifestyle needs, and go through a fitting assessment to find the best contact lenses for you.
You’ll benefit from learning how to insert and remove your contact lenses with confidence too before taking them away to wear.
Book your appointment
Ready to enhance your look this autumn? Come visit us at our opticians in the City of London to get your contact lenses. Our friendly staff would also be happy to answer any of your questions or provide more information. Book an appointment here.