England, 15/07/05 – Contact lenses are fast becoming more widely available, thanks to opticians lowering the cost of lens wear.
Many years ago, hard contact lenses were the only alternative to wearing glasses. These lenses were gas permeable lenses which many wearers found difficult to get used to. The lens did not allow oxygen through to the cornea, which led to irritated and dry eyes in many cases. With the arrival of soft contact lenses, it seemed that more people would be able to find an alternative to glasses.
Soft contact lenses are made of plastics called hydrogels. Hydrogels absorb water in order to keep the contacts soft during wear. Soft contact lenses are more comfortable than hard lenses and are now a very popular choice, with more people choosing to wear them rather than glasses. Soft contacts are available either as monthlies, a pair which are worn for one month, or dailies, which are disposed at the end of each day. Usually contact lenses are not worn overnight.
For many years, contact lenses remained an expensive alternative to glasses. As such, only those with sufficient disposable income were able to afford to wear them full time. However, in recent years the prices of contact lenses have reduced, with many payment plans offered to cover the cost. Now, more people are able to wear contact lenses as a viable alternative to glasses.
Tesco Opticians are an example of affordable and reputable opticians. They offer a range of different types of contact lenses, each with a reasonable price plan. Whether you wear Air Optic, Acuvue, Focus Dailies or another type of contact lens, Tesco Opticians will be happy to help you to find what you are looking for. They have been established for more than 10 years and you can find a Tesco Opticians in more than 190 UK wide Tesco Express stores. Free eye tests and contact lens assessments are available, and ordering renewals online is simple. Contact lenses start from as little as £6.75 a box.
Contact:
Tesco Opticians
England, UK
Telephone: 0845 601 3479
Email: help@tescoopticians.com
Web: http://www.tescoopticians.com/