Are Your Contact Lenses a Pain in the Eye?
Are Your Contact Lenses a Pain in the Eye?
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Contact lenses should enhance your vision and your lifestyle, not become a daily irritation. Yet for many wearers, contact lenses can quite literally be a pain in the eye. Dryness, discomfort, fluctuating vision and red, irritated eyes are common complaints—and they are often accepted as “just part of wearing lenses”. In reality, these issues are frequently avoidable.
Not All Contact Lenses Are Created Equal
One of the biggest misconceptions about contact lenses is that they are all broadly the same. They are not. Differences in material, design, oxygen transmission, moisture retention and fit can dramatically affect comfort and visual performance. A lens that works well for one person may be entirely unsuitable for another. Poorly fitted lenses, or lenses chosen without a full understanding of the health of the eyes, can lead to ongoing discomfort, compromised vision and long-term eye health concerns.
Dry eye disease is a particularly common contributor to contact lens intolerance.
Reduced tear volume, poor tear quality or underlying inflammation can all prevent contact lenses from performing as they should. Similarly, conditions affecting the eyelids—such as meibomian gland dysfunction—can destabilise the tear film, causing lenses to dry out and become uncomfortable over the course of the day. Without proper investigation, these problems can go undiagnosed and untreated.
At Elliott and Heath, our expert contact lens practitioners pride themselves on tailoring the right contact lenses to the right patient, delivering the best comfort and vision achievable. We take a clinical, personalised approach rather than relying on generic solutions.
We offer a comprehensive dry eye evaluation as part of our contact lens assessments. This includes measuring tear volume and quality, allowing us to understand how well your eyes can support lens wear. We can also test for underlying inflammation using InflammaDry, providing valuable insight into inflammatory dry eye that may not be visible during a routine examination. Advanced meibography enables us to assess and image the meibomian glands, identifying underlying conditions that can contribute to contact lens discomfort before they become more serious.
Accurate corneal topography, carried out with our specialist equipment,
allows us to map the unique shape of your cornea in fine detail. This precision means optimal contact lens fitting can be achieved, improving both comfort and visual clarity while reducing the risk of complications.
As an independent practice,
Elliott and Heath is not restricted to a limited range of products. We have access to the latest advancements in contact lens technology, including myopia management lenses, Extended Depth of Focus designs, Night Lenses (orthokeratology), and specialist lenses that are not available elsewhere in Chesterfield or the surrounding area. This breadth of choice allows us to truly customise solutions for complex or demanding visual needs.
Fitting the right contact lenses, combined with the right care, advice and ongoing support, can genuinely change lives—improving comfort, confidence and quality of vision.
If contact lenses have ever felt uncomfortable, unreliable or simply “not quite right”, it may be time for a different approach. Contact Elliott and Heath today to book your comprehensive contact lens assessment and discover what truly personalised contact lens care can achieve.
To find out more, book an appointment with our Contact Lens Optician.
We do not offer free contact lens trials, as this can limit the range of lenses available to you. Our trial fees are £49 for standard contact lens ranges and £99 for Night Lenses, ensuring access to the most appropriate options and a comprehensive anterior eye health evaluation for your individual needs.
If you are not already a member ask about our eyeplan schemes, new members are refunded fees if join eyeplan within 1 month.
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