As we are an Independent Practice, we have a fantastic variety of types and brands of contact lenses. Our expertise will ensure you find the right type of contact lens to suit you and your lifestyle.
Gas permeable contact lenses are rigid lenses made of durable plastics that allow oxygen to pass through the lens. These lenses also are called GP lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, RGP lenses and oxygen permeable lenses.
These have the advantage of being easy to wear, providing good comfort without a long period of adaptation. Older hydrogel materials (a mixture of water and plastic polymers) are now being superseded by silicone hydrogel materials, a development introducing silicone into the plastic matrix. These provide up to five times the oxygen permeability of the older lens materials allowing the eye to breathe more easily and promote better eye health while wearing lenses
Two-weekly disposable contact lenses can be worn daily for up to two weeks at a time. They must be removed at night and cleaned and stored with the solutions recommended to you by your optician. These two-weekly disposable lenses in some cases may offer better value since you purchase fewer lenses.
They are typically made from a material called silicone hydrogel which allows much more oxygen through the lens compared to standard contact lenses, which is good for your eye health and aids comfort.
Among the many advantages of wearing monthly disposable lenses are:
For more information on our wide range of contact lenses, please contact the Barna Opticians Team today or book an appointment and we’ll be happy to help you choose the right kind of lenses for you.
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