Need a supply of contact lenses? Visit your local Optometrist and ask about their financing options or simply apply for a MediFin loan and we’ll take care of the rest!
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How Much Does It Cost To Get Contact Lenses?
The cost of an appointment with your Optometrist plus a new supply of contact lenses from your Optician can range from R2500 – R3500.
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Where Can I Find An Optometrist?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contact Lenses.
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What is the difference between an optician and an optometrist?
Whilst an optician is not an eye doctor; they are an essential part of your health care team. They are key to detecting silent diseases such as glaucoma.
An optometrist writes a prescription and an optician fits and sells glasses and contact lenses to correct vision.
How many hours a day can you wear contact lenses?
It’s preferable to wear your contact lenses for no more than 10 to 12 hours each day, but your optician can discuss with you what is best in your particular situation. Longer lens wear may make your eyes unpleasant, inflamed, and susceptible to infection.
Can I sleep with contact lenses?
If your eye care professional has not said that your eyes and the type of lens you are wearing are appropriate, do not sleep in your lenses.
Extended Wear lenses are those that you wear while you sleep, and your practitioner will provide you wearing instructions.
How should I clean my contact lenses?
The best cleaning solutions to use will be suggested by your optician.
Every time you wear contact lenses, you should clean them. When your contact lenses are fitted, you’ll receive detailed care instructions.
NEVER use tap water to clean your lenses.
Is it better to wear prescription glasses or contacts?
Wearing glasses reduces the need to touch your eyes, which in turn reduces the likelihood of irritating your eyes or developing an eye infection.
If you have dry or sensitive eyes, glasses won’t exacerbate the problem like contact lenses can. Eyeglasses generally are cheaper than contact lenses over the long term.
Can a contact lens go behind your eye?
In reality, a contact lens cannot move behind your eye.
It is simple to move a contact lens back into place with your finger if it becomes loose from its position and slides beneath your eyelid.
When you first purchase contact lenses from your optician, he or she will walk you through the process.
