What is an eye test and contact lens check-up?
Contact lens wearers typically require two separate appointments.
A Contact Lens Check allows your optician to assess your vision while wearing contact lenses, check that your lenses fit correctly and comfortably, review the health of your eyes in relation to contact lens wear, and provide advice or treatment recommendations where needed.
An Eye Test allows your optician to check for changes in your prescription, examine the health of your eyes, including the back of the eye, and provide tailored advice based on your visual needs.
If both checks are due at the same time, you can have them completed in a single combined appointment.
Please note that combined Eye Test and Contact Lens Check appointments cannot currently be booked online. To arrange a combined appointment, please call our Customer Support Team on 0345 125 3752 or message us on WhatsApp at 0345 125 3752, and we'll be happy to help.
If you only need one of these appointments, you can book it online separately.
How much does an eye test and contact lens check-up cost?
A Contact Lens Check costs £50, plus an Essential Eye Test from £29.95* (although you may be eligible for a free NHS-funded eye test).
If you are a member of our Contact Lens Rewards Plan or Contact Lens Care Plan, both your Contact Lens Check and Eye Test are included as part of your plan.
What happens during the appointment?
Please arrive wearing your lenses and bring your glasses. If you use reusable lenses, bring your lens case as well.
During your eye test, your optician will assess your vision at both near and far distances and check how your eyes adjust focus between them. They may also carry out a quick, painless eye pressure check or visual field test to detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma. A digital retinal photograph will also be taken to create a permanent record, allowing us to monitor any changes in your eye health over time. Find out more about what happens during your eye test here.
We’ll also check your vision with your contact lenses in to make sure your prescription and lens type are still the right fit for you.
How often should I have a check-up?
Regular check-ups help keep your eyes healthy and your lenses working their best. How often you’ll need one depends on your clinician’s advice, but most people have a check-up every 1 to 2 years.
Thinking about trying a different type of contact lens?
If you’d like to explore other options, we’ll be happy to help! Whether your routine has changed or you just want something more comfortable, we can talk you through the best contact lenses for your lifestyle.
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