Contact Lenses
This consultation is different to your eye test. It involves an in depth examination of the front of your eye, including the tear film & eyelids. We measure the shape and size of your eye which helps us find the optimum fit for your contact lenses. You will spend time discussing your contact lens needs with your optician, who will then select the best contact lens for you to trial.
Contact Lenses will give you freedom from wearing your spectacles, which is perfect when playing sports or for special occasions.
Have you been told you can’t wear lenses? Think again. Contact lenses have been designed to suit all manner of different climates, lifestyles and vision needs.
Contact lenses for kids
Kids are some of our best contact lens patients. It may take a little time for a child to adapt to wearing contact lenses, but children are usually enthusiastic wearers of contact lenses as they do not have to worry about losing or breaking their glasses, feeling self-conscious in their glasses. They love the freedom it affords them when playing sports & other activities.
Coloured Lenses
This lens type is perfect if you’re looking for a more dramatic eye colour, or lenses to subtly enhance your natural colour. They are available as daily lenses for occasional use or monthly lenses if you want to wear more regularly.
Daily Lenses
These comfortable contact lenses are worn for one day and then thrown away. You can choose to wear them every day or just on special occasions. They are low maintenance as no solutions or cleaning are required.
Two weekly / Monthly lenses
These contact lenses are designed to be used for 14 or 30 days and then thrown away. You would wear the lens for a day and then remove, clean and store it till the next day. A contact lens case and solution are required with this lens type.
Extended wear lenses
These lenses are designed to be slept in and can be worn continuously for up to 30 days.
Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
These lenses are specially designed to fit a “rugby ball” shaped eye: a patient with astigmatism. They are available in daily, two weekly and monthly modalities.
Rigid Lenses
This is a hard type of contact lens designed to give sharper vision to patients with high prescriptions. They Require a solution to clean and store the lenses and can last for years if care for properly.
Varifocal lenses
This lens type is a similar concept to varifocal glasses & will allow you to drive safely and read a menu in a restaurant.
Types of contact lenses we fit
- Daily disposables — a fresh pair every day; ideal for occasional wear, sport and holidays
- Monthly lenses — cost-effective for everyday wear, with simple cleaning routines
- Toric lenses — designed for astigmatism, giving stable, crisp vision
- Multifocal lenses — clear vision at all distances if you also need reading correction
Trying contact lenses
Not sure lenses are for you? Our contact lens trial has a one-off fee which includes your trial lenses, a professional fitting and a follow-up check — so you can try real life with lenses before committing to a supply.
Ongoing supply made easy
Most of our contact lens patients join our monthly direct debit scheme: your lenses are supplied regularly, and your contact lens aftercare is looked after — one simple payment, nothing to remember.
Contact lenses for children & teenagers
Children and teenagers can wear contact lenses very successfully. If your child is short-sighted, ask us about myopia management in Walsall — including the Essilor Stellest lens, clinically shown to slow myopia progression in children.
Contact lens FAQs
Can I try contact lenses before committing in Walsall?
Yes. At Pleck Eyecare Centre we charge a one-off trial fee which includes your trial lenses — you can experience life with contact lenses before deciding on an ongoing supply.
How much do contact lenses cost?
It depends on the lens type and how often you wear them. Most of our patients join our monthly direct debit scheme, which spreads the cost and includes their ongoing lens supply and aftercare. We’ll give you exact prices at your fitting.
Can I wear contact lenses if I have astigmatism?
Yes — toric contact lenses are designed specifically for astigmatism, and we fit them routinely at Pleck Eyecare Centre.
Can children wear contact lenses?
Yes, many children wear contact lenses successfully. For short-sighted children we may also recommend myopia management to slow their prescription change — see our myopia management page.
Do I still need an eye test if I wear contact lenses?
Yes. Contact lens wearers need both a regular eye examination and separate contact lens check-ups (aftercare) to keep their eyes healthy and their lenses comfortable.
Ready to try contact lenses? Call Pleck Eyecare Centre on 01922 616141 or book online.