At Charles Ledsham Opticians in North London, we have optometrists who specialise in complex contact lenses. Contact lenses can offer considerable advantages over glasses providing a larger field of view with reduced magnification or minification. They are excellent for sports and can be fitted to patients with any prescription at any age.
Every patient wishing to be supplied with contact lenses requires a specialist contact lens consultation in addition to the eye examination even if they are longstanding wearers. This is to confirm that the eyes are healthy and to take a series of special measurements to ensure the best possible fit.
Soft contact lenses are manufactured from materials which retain water in their structure making them feel soft and flexible. They are immediately comfortable making them ideal for sports and social, occasional wear. They are available in many different forms including daily and monthly replacements.
Hard contact lenses are made to order from rigid plastic materials, now generally called gas-permeable (RGP). They are extremely durable, often give better vision than soft lenses and allow more oxygen to pass to the eye. They are excellent for correcting high prescriptions.
Contact lens designs have significantly advanced in recent years, with new materials providing several fitting options in correcting even the most complex prescriptions. We now have multiple options to correct conditions such as high astigmatism and presbyopia.
Following the correct hygiene procedures is crucial to successful and safe contact lens wear. Comfort and performance will be affected if you extend the life of your lenses beyond the recommended replacement interval or if they are not cleaned and disinfected.
