CONTACT LENSES

Considering contact lenses?

Find out more about the most popular alternative to glasses. Call us on 01387 254 015

Expert advice for first time users

Contact lenses are a great solution if you have an active lifestyle, or simply don’t like wearing glasses! For first time

users it’s important to get tested to check your eligibility and eye health – as well as ensure you’re comfortable

inserting and removing them safely as the eye is a delicate instrument. At Glen Barr we are committed to guiding you

into contact lenses with all the information you need to make this decision – along with whether dailys or monthly

lenses are the best choice for your lifestyle.

Contact lenses are a great solution if you have an active lifestyle, or simply don’t like wearing glasses! For first time
users it’s important to get tested to check your eligibility and eye health – as well as ensure you’re comfortable
inserting and removing them safely as the eye is a delicate instrument. At Glen Barr we are committed to guiding you
into contact lenses with all the information you need to make this decision – along with whether dailys or monthly
lenses are the best choice for your lifestyle.

Daily vs Monthly contact lenses

Dailys and monthlys are the two key subscriptions for contact lens use. Typically, dailys are a disposable lens that will

last you up to the duration of a day, before being discarded.* Monthlys by comparison, can be sanitized by you and re-

used for up to a month at a time. Depending on whether you want contact lenses for, for example, one night out per

week, or to wear for the entirety of the working week – will inform which method most suits you.

Dailies and monthlys are the two key subscriptions for contact lens use. Typically, dailys are a disposable lens that will
last you up to the duration of a day, before being discarded.* Monthlys by comparison, can be sanitized by you and re-
used for up to a month at a time. Depending on whether you want contact lenses for, for example, one night out per
week, or to wear for the entirety of the working week – will inform which method most suits you.

*Please note: It is crucial that you do not attempt to reuse disposable lenses. This can lead to detrimental eye health

and permanent scarring.

Soft contact lenses vs Hard gas permeable contact lenses (RGP)

When considering your lenses there are also two key choices between hard or soft lenses. While we at Glen Barr will

cover all the details during your appointment, here’s a breakdown of the main differences:

Soft Contact Lenses: Soft contacts are good for those with a flexible approach towards usage – perhaps using

interchangeably with glasses throughout the day. They are typically very breathable, allowing oxygen to the eye and

take less adapting to than harder lenses.

When considering your lenses there are also two key choices between hard or soft lenses. While we at Glen Barr will
cover all the details during your appointment, here’s a breakdown of the main differences:

Soft Contact Lenses: Soft contacts are good for those with a flexible approach towards usage – perhaps using
interchangeably with glasses throughout the day. They are typically very breathable, allowing oxygen to the eye and
take less adapting to than harder lenses.

Hard (gas permeable) Contact Lenses: RGP lenses are known for their durability. Where soft lenses are susceptible to

tearing, the firm material of hard lenses allows them to retain their shape and last longer. The permeable material also

means oxygen can reach the eye reducing chances of irritation.

Hard (gas permeable) Contact Lenses: RGP lenses are known for their durability. Where soft lenses are susceptible to
tearing, the firm material of hard lenses allows them to retain their shape and last longer. The permeable material also
means oxygen can reach the eye reducing chances of irritation.

Testimonial

“I have attended Glen Barr for over 10 years, and have always been very happy with the attention I have received.”

- From Mrs SS

Address:

9 Irving Street,
Dumfries,
DG1 1EL

Opening Hours:

8:30 – 17:30
Monday to Friday

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