Contact Lenses

• A contact lens is a corrective, cosmetic or therapeutic lens usually placed onto the front surface of the eye
• Nearly everyone can wear contact lenses (after a consultation with an eyecare professional)
• They are used to correct vision and offer many advantages over glasses
• A world of freedom from glasses
• Eg: For sport, going out for the evening
• Cosmetic - virtually invisible to the observer
• No steaming or fogging in rainy weather
• Wider field of view
• Safer for sport
• Many factors influence how long someone can wear their lenses
• Patients with dry eyes may need to wear lenses for shorter periods even if using re-wetting drops on a regular basis
• Air conditioning and central heating can influence wearing comfort
• Computer work for long periods may not be compatible with contact lens wear for some patients
• Regular contact lens check ups are vital for all contact lens wearers
• Lack of oxygen from over-wear of contact lenses often has no symptoms but can have severe consequences for your eyes

Bill Dawson Opticians

Unit 17, Rathfarnham S.C.

Rathfarnham

Dublin 14

Tel: 01 493 9081

Email:

info@billdawsonopticians.ie