IRREGULAR CORNEAS
Options to correct irregular corneas including keratoconus, corneal grafts and high astigmatism, when unable to do so with conventional lenses, include specialist soft lenses, corneal lenses and scleral lenses. There are pros and cons to all of these and we’re comfortable in fitting all types. This means we can help find the most suitable option for the individual.
ORTHO K
For some years this has been a suitable correction option for low-to-moderate myopia of up to -5.50. Newer technology now allows correction up to around -10.00 and including astigmatism too. It involves wearing a contact lens overnight which gently re-shapes the eye and corrects the vision. It is removed on waking and the individual then has focused long0distance vision during the day.
MYOPIA CONTROL
Myopia (short-sightedness) is becoming more and more common. There are a variety of causes for this, including genetics and environmental factors (without regular breaks). High myopia carries an increased risk of developing ocular disease and so it is very important to try and slow down the progression when myopia begins. There are different ways that this can be achieved. One way is using ortho K lenses (see above) providing spectacle-free vision during the day.
There are also now daily disposable contact lenses and monthly contact lenses that can also be prescribed to help slow things down. Your optometrist will discuss these options with you but please contact us if you’d like more information.
Contact lenses for dry eyes
Many people who suffer with severe dry eyes find there's a need to use eye drops constantly during the day. In addition to offering a range of dry eye treatments (please link this to the dry eye page from section 8 above) we also fit specialist contact lenses to help those with or without the need for a prescription. Please get in touch to find out more about what's available and ow we can best help.
SCLERAL LENSES
Scleral contact lenses are large-diameter hard contact lenses that do not touch the cornea at all. This means they are incredibly comfortable when worn. They are filled with preservative-free saline throughout their wear offering a constant source of lubrication to those who suffer with dry eyes. They also correct any irregularities from the shape of the cornea and can help neutralise any high order aberrations that the optics of the eye, that when ignored could cause shadowing/ghosting of the vision. We offer a range of scleral lenses fitted using either digital mapping of the eyes or by creating a physical impression from the eye. We are proud to be only one of a small handful of clinicians in the UK fitting EyePrint lenses using this technique
Valeda dry AMD treatment
Since the start of 2025 we have been proud to offer innovative dry macular degeneration treatment called "Valeda". This treatment, when suitable, hopefully results in an improvement in a person's vision, contrast sensitivity, colour perception and more. If you suffer with dry AMD get in touch to find out if you're suitable for this treatment.