Contact lenses, fitted to your eyes
A contact lens fitting at Salman Opticians measures your eyes, matches a lens to your prescription and routine, and checks the fit on the eye.
How does a contact lens fitting work?
A contact lens fitting is separate from a standard eye test. The practitioner measures the curve of the cornea, checks the tear film and chooses a lens type that suits your prescription, eye health and how often you plan to wear lenses.
Most people can wear contact lenses, including people with astigmatism (toric lenses) and people who need help with near vision (multifocal lenses). A trial pair is worn first, and a follow-up visit checks comfort, vision and eye health before you order a supply.
Who is it for?
- People who want an alternative to glasses for sport or work
- People with astigmatism looking for toric lenses
- Adults over 40 who need help reading and prefer not to wear readers
- Current wearers whose lenses feel dry or uncomfortable
What to expect
- 01
Eye measurements
We measure the shape of your cornea and check your tear film and eyelids.
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Choosing a lens
Daily, fortnightly or monthly, soft or rigid, matched to your prescription and routine.
- 03
Handling lesson
You practise putting lenses in and taking them out, and learn how to clean and store them.
- 04
Aftercare check
After a trial period we check the fit, your vision and the health of the cornea.
How do I look after my eyes with contact lenses?
Wash and dry your hands before handling lenses, never sleep in lenses unless they are prescribed for it, and never rinse lenses or cases in tap water. Replace lenses on schedule. Remove them and call us if your eye becomes red, painful or sensitive to light.
Common questions
Usually yes. Toric soft contact lenses correct most levels of astigmatism, and the fitting measures the shape of your cornea to choose the right one.
Related services
- 01 Glasses and eyewear Prescription glasses, sunglasses and lenses, dispensed and fitted in practice. £79
- 02 Eye examinations A full check of your vision and eye health, with NHS sight tests for eligible patients. £0 with NHS
- 03 OCT scans and retinal care Retinal imaging to help find and monitor macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and other conditions. £30
Book contact lenses
Book online in a minute, or call and talk to a real person at the front desk.
- Opening hours
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- Monday to Friday09:00-17:30
- Saturday09:00-13:00
Book an appointment
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