Contact lens trial/fitting?!


Question: Contact lens trial/fitting?
Where is the best place to go for a professional contact lens fitting, such as Asda, D&H, Boots, etc? I have unusual eyes and the "which is best, 1 or 2" type of test is no good to me. Do they do automated/computer tests using instruments that don't rely on me being able give an opinion? Such as using a keratometer and objective refraction?

Any ideas of costs for a trial would be useful.

Answers:

Because of having unusual eyes I would go back to the hospital or place where you have your sight test and try and get a contact lens prescription from them. This is different to glasses. This means it will be correct for you.

Most normal opticians will use your opinion to determine your prescription s staying with your normal optician is best. If they dont. Then I would go into a reputable opticians and ask an Optometrist on their opinion. Not the sales team!! If the Optom feels they can give you a fitting then you can book an appointment. All Optoms are educated by the same registry so in that way there is no difference in Opticians. However all opticians will charge different rates.

Some places do FREE fitting for first time customers. I think Specsavers are doing it at the moment. But I think I paid £35 for mine.
Hope this helps.

Optical Advisor, Diabetic Eye Screener and Laser Councillor




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