Consumers' guide to contact lenses
Click on the links below to find out more:
Finding a contact lens practitioner
Wearing contact lenses overnight
Astigmatism and contact lenses
Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses
Contact lenses for children and teens
Cosmetic contact lenses (coloured and special effects)
Contact lenses and keratoconus
Aftercare for contact lens wearers
Dos and don’ts of contact lens wear
Acanthamoeba and contact lenses
Contact lenses versus refractive surgery
Regulations on contact lens fitting and supply
Facts and stats on the UK contact lens market
Consumer FAQs
The BCLA has compiled the following consumer FAQs. Read the answers to the following questions and many more by clicking here.
Am I likely to lose a contact lens?
Am I too old for contact lenses?
Am I too young for contact lenses?
Are all contact lens solutions the same?
Are all contact lenses the same?
Are contact lenses comfortable to wear?
Can contact lenses protect my eyes against the sun?
Can I re-use my daily disposable lenses if they are still comfortable?
Can I store my contact lenses in water?
Can I use any solution with my contact lenses?
Can I wear any type of eye make-up with my contact lenses?
Can I wear my contact lenses for swimming?
Can I wear my monthly lenses for more than a month?
How can I tell if my soft contact lenses are inside out?
How do I go about getting contact lenses?
How should I choose a contact lens practitioner?
I have dry eyes. Can I wear contact lenses?
I normally wear multifocal glasses. Can I get multifocal contact lenses?
I've heard about lenses that are worn during sleep and not during the day. What are these?
I've heard that you can buy 'circle lenses' on the internet to make your eyes look bigger. Are they safe?
My optician told me I have astigmatism. Can I wear contact lenses?
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