Introduction

Not long ago contact lenses were only worn by a select few and for them it was often an every day ordeal! But now almost all people requiring corrective lenses have the option of wearing contact lenses as an alternative to spectacles.

Indeed, many of today's wearers alternate between spectacles and contact lenses as it suits them. This can be as a result of mood, convenience or requirement, for example, wearing contact lenses on holiday or for social occasions and spectacles for work and for relaxation at home.

Aftercare

It is important to remember that even though now easy to wear, lenses are foreign to the eyes and that the ongoing safety of contact lens wear is dependant on aftercare that will detect abnormal changes before they become significant.