With hundreds of contact lenses available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Justine makes it simple with a full assessment and consultation, taking time to understand your eyes, prescription and lifestyle before recommending the best option. Contact lenses do not have to be worn every day, so they can be a great alternative to glasses for sport, social occasions or holidays. Justine fits all makes and types of lenses and has an excellent track record with people who have struggled with contact lenses before.
Daily disposable lenses suit both occasional and full-time wearers. Because you use a fresh pair every day, there is no cleaning routine, and the risk of eye infections is lower than with traditional reusable lenses.
Earlier daily lenses could feel dry by the end of a long day, but modern materials such as Alcon’s Water Gradient technology in Dailies Total1 offer excellent all-day comfort. Daily disposables are available for short sight, long sight, astigmatism and presbyopia, with options including Acuvue Oasys 1-Day and CooperVision MyDay.
If you have astigmatism, your eye is shaped more like a rugby ball than a football, causing distorted vision at all distances. Toric lenses are designed to correct this accurately and now come in daily disposable, monthly and breathable silicone hydrogel options.
From around the age of 45 to 50, the lens inside the eye becomes less flexible, making close work harder. This is known as presbyopia. Varifocal contact lenses provide clear distance and near vision together, so you can read comfortably without reaching for glasses.
Some eyes need a more specialist approach, and this is where Justine’s clinical expertise really counts. She fits rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, which can give exceptionally sharp vision for certain prescriptions and corneal conditions. Coloured contact lenses are available too.
Justine also offers myopia control lenses to help slow worsening short sight in children, and Ortho-K lenses, which gently reshape the cornea overnight so you can see clearly during the day without lenses. Whatever your needs, she will help you find the most suitable option.
Your contact lens appointment begins with a detailed assessment of your eyes and prescription. Justine will discuss your options and fit your chosen lenses. If you are new to lenses, she will show you how to insert, remove and care for them safely. Regular aftercare checks then make sure your lenses remain comfortable and your eyes stay healthy. Justine Proctor Optometrist is a private practice and does not offer NHS appointments. To book a contact lens consultation, request an appointment online or call Justine on 07701281081.
Yes. Toric contact lenses are designed specifically to correct astigmatism and are available in daily disposable and monthly options, including breathable silicone hydrogel materials. Justine will assess your eyes and recommend the toric lens that gives you the clearest, most comfortable vision.
For many people, yes. Using a fresh lens each day removes the need for cleaning solutions and lowers the risk of eye infections compared with reusable lenses. Monthly lenses can still suit some prescriptions and lifestyles, and Justine will advise which option is best for you.
Yes. Varifocal contact lenses correct both distance and near vision, making them a good option if you have presbyopia, the natural loss of close focus that usually begins between 45 and 50. Many people find they can read comfortably in varifocal lenses without glasses.
Very possibly. Justine has a strong track record of fitting people who have previously struggled with contact lenses. With modern materials, specialist designs and a detailed assessment of your eyes, she can often find a comfortable option where others have not worked.
Regular aftercare appointments are essential for all contact lens wearers, even if your lenses feel comfortable. Justine will recommend how often you should be seen, typically at least once a year, to check your eye health, lens fit and prescription.
