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Assessment & Aftercare

If you are new contact lens patient or are curious about how they work then this is the page for you. When trying lenses for the first time we generally recommend daily disposable contact lenses for beginners as they are easiest to apply and remove.

Trying lenses for the first time?

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Your contact lens assessment 

Your Eye and Contact Lens assessment establishes which contact lenses are best suited to your individual needs. Throughout the examination the Optometrist assesses the health of lids and tear ducts, examines the surface of the cornea and also determines the fit and power of the contact lens. The optometrist will then apply a lens to the eye and ask the patient to walk around for about a half an hour to let the lens settle and also to allow the patient to experience spectacle-free vision for the first time.

If the optometrist is happy with the fit of the contact lens and the patient’s vision while wearing the lens, the patient will be instructed on proper contact lens care and handling, and lens application and removal. The patient will be monitored while applying and removing the lens without the assistance of the optometrist. If the optometrist is satisfied that the patient is competent in contact lens handling then the patient is given a free two week trial of their recommended contact lenses. Following the two week trial, the patient returns for a contact lens after care check to ensure that the patient is comfortable with the lenses. If the patient continues to use contact lenses, he or she will be called for an annual eye and contact lens exam in order to comply with regulations.

Handling and instruction do's and don’ts:

Do:

  • Have regular checkups. At Urban Optics we recommend that our contact lens users come see us once a year.

  • Wash and dry your hands prior to handling your lenses.

  • Rub, rinse and store your lenses in the recommended solution before and after each use.

  • Clean the lens case with solution, wipe with a clean tissue then air-dry after each use.

  • Replace your lens case at least monthly.

  • If wearing daily disposable lenses apply a fresh lens directly from pack and discard after use.

  • Check the lens is not inside out before applying and handle carefully to avoid damaging it.

  • Apply your lenses before putting make-up on and remove lenses before taking make-up off.

  • Discard lenses and solution that are past their expiry date.

  • Stick strictly to the recommended wearing schedule and replacement frequency for your lens type and be sure to wear only the lenses specified for you.

  • Make sure you have an adequate supply of replacement lenses or a spare pair. If you are running low call us at Urban Optics to place your next order.

  • ​Have an up-to-date pair of spectacles for when you need to remove your lenses.

Don't:

  • Use any type of water on your lenses or lens case. Never wet your lenses with saliva!

  • Apply a lens if it falls on the floor or other surface, without cleaning and storing again.

  • Apply a lens if it is dirty, dusty or damaged.

  • Continue to wear your lenses if your eyes don’t feel good, look good, or see well,

  • Re-use or top-up solution – Always discard and replace with fresh solution each time lenses are stored.

  • Decant solution into smaller containers.

  • Wear lenses after leaving them in their case for more than 7 consecutive days, without cleaning and storing them in fresh solution.

  • Sleep in your lenses unless specially advised. Never wear lenses overnight if you are unwell.

  • Use your lenses for swimming or other water sports unless wearing goggles.

  • Wear your lenses when showering unless you keep your eyes firmly shut.

  • Switch the solution you use or apply eye-drops without being advised to do so.

  • Share contact lenses or wear any lenses not specified for you.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Your privacy
    At Urban Optics we are committed to the highest privacy standards. However you choose to interact with us, we will only collect data that is necessary for us to deliver the best possible service and ensure you are reminded about appointments or anything else relevant to your ongoing care. This policy provides detailed information on when and why we collect your personal information, how we use it and the very limited conditions under which we may disclose it to others.
  • Collection of your Personal Information
    In addition to your basic contact information (name, date of birth, telephone numbers and your addresses) we will collect other relevant details including current and past health and medication information, your examination results, payment details and lifestyle information. We may also store associated information received from other health care professionals as part of your ongoing care.
  • How we use this information
    The information we collect about you is used to ensure we provide you with the best and most appropriate products and services. In addition to your ongoing eye care, we will remind you when appointments are due and suggest relevant products or services that we believe would be of interest. We use your contact information to respond to queries from you, and where appropriate your bank details to collect Direct Debit payments as agreed. We may occasionally contact you to ask for your feedback on services we have provided and to offer the opportunity to trial new products.
  • Our policy on storage, processing and retention of your information"
    To provision and manage our services, your data is stored and processed by Optix Software Ltd within their UK facilities that are certified to ISO27001. Payments will be processed by Standing orders. Any third-party company is only permitted to process your data for the specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions. We retain your information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our products and services and to maintain records to satisfy tax and other legal requirements.
  • How and when we may share your Personal Information
    Where necessary we may disclose your information to health care professionals including the NHS. We may also pass information to external agencies and organizations, including the police, for the prevention and detection of fraud and criminal activity. Should any claim be made, we may pass your personal information to our insurers and if our business is wholly or partially transferred to a third party, your personal information may be one of the transferred assets.
  • Your rights with respect to the Personal Information we hold
    You are entitled to access the personal information that we hold on you; any such request should be made using our contact details below. If any data we hold is inaccurate, this will be corrected promptly on request. In certain circumstances you can request that we erase your data which we will do where this would not prevent us meeting our legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Updating your communication preferences
    You may ask that we do not send you communications using any of the contact details we hold on our records, this may include your email, SMS, telephone and postal information. You may also request we restrict our communications to clinically necessary messages. Your personal preferences can be changed at any time by using the link at the end of every email and SMS message we send or by using our contact details below.
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  • Privacy Policy Updates
    We reserve our right to make any changes and updates to this privacy policy without giving you notice as and when we need to. Our most up to date privacy policy is always available on our website. Updated April 2022
  • Contacting us
    You can reach Urban Optics by visiting the Contact Us page
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