Beaconsfield Together September October 2022

EYE NEWS
Time to try
contact lenses?
Have you ever wondered about contact
lenses? During your Eye Test the Optician will
ask about your sports, hobbies and if anything
about your vision or eyes is bothering you.
This is the time to ask about contact lenses.
You do not need to commit to wearing them every
day; there is no big financial outlay - you can order as
few as 30 pairs of daily disposable lenses - ideal if you
only wear them for a weekly sporting hobby, or social
gathering.
Modern contact lenses are much more comfortable, so
any earlier experiences with them can be discounted.
There are coloured lenses to change eye colour,
photochromic lenses for light sensitivity, UV absorbing
lenses for outdoor sports, lenses to correct astigmatism.
New multifocal contact lenses mean you can see at all
distances, (especially good when you need to read
a menu in a restaurant!) Contact lenses can be very
convenient, you get all round vision for playing sports
with no risk of glasses being knocked off. Unlike
spectacles which need wiping in the rain, they don’t
steam up by changes in temperature, This makes them
perfect for walking and gardening.
There is little or no maintenance. Daily disposable lenses
are worn once and thrown away. Weekly or monthly
disposable lenses have just one daily cleaning solution
and gas-permeable lenses a separate cleaner and
solution overnight. If you find glasses an inconvenience
(or are self-conscious wearing them) contact lenses can
give you the freedom you want.
Many opticians offer a free trial of contact lenses. Try
them without financial commitment to see how they feel
and work for you. If you wish to go ahead there is usually
an assessment fee and you will require ongoing aftercare
in the early stages of contact lens wearing. It is advisable
to have spectacles as well, in case you become tired or
unwell when contact lenses may not be as convenient.
Why not ask your optician about contact lenses today?
You could be up and running (in contact lenses!) in as
little as 45 minutes.
Helen Gilbert FBDO
Dispensing Optician
HARROLDS
opticians & audiologists
2 for 1
Kids & Teens
glasses
There is a contact lens for you...
From daily disposables to multifocals, full time or occasional wear.
Tried lenses before ? With new materials and advanced designs
there’s now even more choice.
Ask for a FREE trial *
* A fitting fee applies with the first lens supply. Ask for details.
Make your digital world easier
... Ask about office lenses
The health of your eyes is as important as HARROLD your vision. OPTICIANS With renal photography as standard
Your vision...Our care
Eye tests are free for kids
* When you buy a frame for £18 or more. Excludes other offers. Assumes Free NHS eye test and NHS voucher subject to NHS guidelines. Ask for details.
and the opon of OCT , you can be assured you’re doing the very best for your eyes. We have
office lenses to help with screens and tablets, lenses to protect from UV and lenses that
darken when you drive. Nicole and her team are ready to help and advise.
To book an appointment call 01494 672193
www.harroldopticians.co.uk 26 Gregories Rd Beaconsfield HP9 1HQ
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