Silicone Hydrogel (SiH) contact lenses
What are Silicone Hydrogel (SiH) contact lenses?
SiH contact lenses are named for the materials used to make these lenses. SiH materials are the latest in a line of developments aimed at increasing the health, comfort and wearing times for contact lens wearers.
The benefits of SiH Contact Lenses
The primary benefit of SiH contact lenses is that they allow more oxygen through to the eye. This opens up many possibilities, including
Health
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SiH contact lenses by Boots Opticians ensure your eyes get plenty of oxygen,1 allowing you to wear your lenses for as long as your day demands
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1-day contact lenses are the healthiest way to wear contact lenses2
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Added UV blocker* for added wearer reassurance
Comfort
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Incredibly soft, with built-in moisture throughout that’s designed for all-day comfort
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Longer wear times to match your busy days
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Soft yet easy to handle for a seamless wearer experience
Cost
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Boots has a complete range of SiH options to match your lens performance and your budget needs
Upgrade today to Boots SiH 1-Day Contact Lenses and get £15 cashback via PayPal4
Get rewarded for making the switch! If you are wearing any hydrogel contact lens and wish to upgrade to Boots 1-day SiH contact lenses at a higher cost per month, you can claim £15 cashback via PayPal.4
Claiming your cashback is simple:
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Upgrade to SiH 1-day contact lenses by Boots Opticians through your Contact Lens Rewards Plan or purchase a 3-month supply in a single transaction in store
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Go to bootsopticianscashback.co.uk to complete your details and upload a signed and practice stamped copy of the leaflet (which will be given to you in store when you switch)
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Receive your £15 cashback via PayPal4
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Terms and conditions
*Warning: UV-absorbing contact lenses are not substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear, such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses, because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. Patients should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed.
1. Boots Vision silicone hydrogel contact lenses ensure corneal oxygen consumption and transmits more than the recommended amount of oxygen across the whole lens surface, which helps maintain ocular health. Brennan, N.A. Beyond Flux: Total Corneal Oxygen Consumption as an Index of Corneal Oxygenation During Contact Lens Wear. Optom Vis Sci 2005.
2. Chalmers RL, et al. Multicenter case-control study of the role of lens materials and care products on the development of corneal infiltrates. Optom Vis Sci. (2012);89:316–325.
3. Chalmers RL, Hickson-Cur-ran SB, Keay L, Gleason WJ, AlbrightR. Rates of Adverse Events With Hydrogel and Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Lenses in a Large Postmarket Surveillance Registry: The TEMPO Registry. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2015;56:654–663.
4. There is a maximum of one £15 cash back claim per person. Switch to silicone hydrogel 1-day contact lenses by Boots Opticians through your Contact Lens Reward Plan or purchase 6 boxes of 30 x Silicone hydrogel 1-day contact lenses by Boots Opticians (first purchase only) in a single transaction in store between 01/07/2021 and 30/06/2022. Claims must be received by 30/06/2022. You will only be eligible for the cash back offer if the cost of your monthly direct debit increases. To claim, visit the website www.bootsopticianscashback.co.uk, complete your details in the online claim form, enter the LOT number contained on the product packaging and upload a clear copy of apractice stamped and signed copy of this leaflet as proof of purchase. UK & CI residents only, must be currently wearing hydrogel 1-day contact lenses purchased through the Boots Contact Lens Reward Plan. The cash back claim will then be paid by PayPal. Valid and current PayPal account required. Open to those 18 years of age and above. Purchase required. Subject to availability, limited stock. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Consumers and patients should always consult an eye care professional and have an appropriate prescription. Full terms and conditions and privacy policy can be found at www.bootsopticianscashback.co.uk.
