Rigid Gas Permeable lenses have evolved over the years from the original hard perspex lenses. They are made from materials which are more permeable to air than hard and most soft lenses. This means that more oxygen can pass through the lens which is a vital requirement for the health of the eye. They are similar in appearance to hard lenses in that generally they are quite small. Their rigid characteristics mean that they are not initially as comfortable or easy to adapt to as soft lenses. They combine excellent vision, good durability and ease of use.

 

Soft lenses are the most popular type of lens in the UK. They are conventionally made of special polymers which have an affinity for liquid. Generally it is their water content which gives them their softness. Water content can range from 38% to 75% depending on the type of lens. Many soft lenses are now used on a frequent replacement or disposable basis. Modern contact lens care solutions have made looking after soft lenses very easy. Developments in soft lenses mean that astigmatism can now be corrected in most cases and lenses are available to completely change the colour of even the darkest eyes.

 

Disposable soft contact lenses
At Otto Opticians we provide several options when it comes to disposable soft contact lenses. We have monthly replacement options, fortnightly replacement options, weekly replacement options and for the ultimate in disposability daily disposable contact lenses. There is even an option of monthly extended wear, lenses which are kept in overnight and replaced on a monthly basis.

The most recent development of lenses is with the new material of Silicone Hydrogel which allows enormously more oxygen through to the eye and cornea. This enables the lens to be worn on an extended wear (occasional overnight) or continuous wear basis. The material also has the benefit of being a much lower water content and hence reduces the process of the lens to dry - so can be used as a ?dry eye' solution for daily wear also. The most recent of these is ACUVUE OASYS which is replaced either weekly or two weekly and has the added comfort of HYDROCLEAR PLUS which re-wets the lens on a continual basis and is the flagship of lenses in an ULTRA COMFORT SERIES.

ACUVUE TRUEYE is the first daily disposable SILICONE HTDROGEL lens, combining hassle free wear with the reassurance of maximum oxygen permeability. Other SILICONE HYRDOGEL are replaced on a monthly basis.

Monthly Disposable Contact Lenses
Monthly disposable soft contact lenses are a mid to high water content soft lens which are worn on a daily basis, cleaned and disinfected over night and then replaced at the end of a month. This ensures that the lenses you are wearing are always in excellent condition, giving optimum vision and comfort and reducing the risk of irritation and infection.

Daily Disposable Soft Contact Lenses
The ultimate in disposability is the daily disposable contact lens. These lenses are worn just for one day and then thrown away. No solutions and no hassle! They are now available in a huge range of prescriptions, even including lenses for astigmatism. They are ideal for the occasional lens wearer or for the regular wearer with a busy lifestyle. The new ACUVUE TRUEYE daily disposable lens is the world's first daily disposable SILICONE HYDROGEL lens maximizing oxygen permeability, vital for anyone wearing their lenses for long periods.

Being an independent practice we are able to supply many different makes of contact lenses. If you have previously been unsuccessful with lens wear, even with monthly disposables, a different brand of lens may prove to be suitable for you, and we are happy for you to try various alternatives.

We fit and supply all kinds of different manufacturers lenses. We believe that the correct contact lens type for anyone can only be determined by seeking full professional advice. A simple enquiry can be the first step - please telephone or email us for any further information or to arrange an appointment.