Contact Lenses at Underwood Eyecare

With contact lenses from our optometrists, whether you need them for everyday wear or just for special occasions or sports, you'll always be able to see clearly and comfortably.

In order to tailor each appointment to the specific needs of each patient, our specialists constantly research the most up-to-date fitting techniques and lens designs.

The latest technology in contact lens fitting equipment is as important as it is in our eye examinations. We can successfully fit more complex cases where the corneas are more irregular, such as corneal transplant or laser surgery patients, kerataconics and those with high astigmatism.

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Types of Contact Lenses

As an independent opticians, we offer many different types and brands of contact lenses and our specialist optometrists will fit the right one based on your lifestyle and prescription. Because of this many people who have previously tried lenses elsewhere but have had problems, have been successfully refitted by us.

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Contact Lens Subscriptions

Are you fed up with having to set reminders for when you need to order more contact lenses? Well, we have the solution!⁠
Introducing contact lens subscriptions with Eye Academy. The hassle-free way to order contacts straight through your letterbox and save 15% whilst you're at it!⁠

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Contact Lens Fittings

All our fittings and check-ups are done by Optometrists, who have a higher qualifications than the Contact Lens Opticians commonly employed by larger chains. Some of our Optometrists work within Hospital Eye Departments such as Moorfields, and as such are very experienced in all aspects of fitting, including complex cases.

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Contact Lenses & Dry Eye

Dry eye is quickly becoming more common in children with the increase in time spent viewing computer or television screens and performing a great deal of concentrated close work. If you have noticed that your child frequently has tired or red eyes, excessive blinking, watering eyes or they are rubbing their eyes a lot; a dry eye assessment with our specialist optometrists is recommended.

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Contact Lenses For Children

Contact lenses for children are a great alternative to glasses and there is no minimum age at which children can start wearing contact lenses. For many sports and activities wearing contact lenses is safer than wearing glasses. With the advance in lens technology and the availability of disposable lenses, it is perfectly safe for children to wear contact lenses.

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Ortho-K Overnight Contact Lenses

Ortho-K is a vision correction therapy that provides clear, comfortable vision without the need to wear contact lenses or glasses during the day. These specially-designed contact lenses reverse the power of the cornea, at the front of the eye during overnight wear. Once the full effect has taken place, the eye is effectively ‘normal’ and can see clearly during the day.

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