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Just a reminder that if you are ordering contact lenses, we can, in most cases, arrange to have these delivered directly to your home (or work). Easy. Let us know you need lenses and we will take care of arrangements.
If you find it easier to have your lenses sent automatically to you check out our My Lens program.
A recent study is a reminder about avoiding water in contact lens care. The study, at the University of New South Wales School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, showed using a simply sticker “No Water” infographic on contact lens cases was a useful tool to remind people of the dangers of exposing contact lenses to water.
It is well known that water exposure is associated with contact lens eye disease (including microbial keratitis and sterile corneal infiltrates). Despite this, water contact is common! Wearers handle contact lenses with wet hands, shower and swim in contact lenses, or use water to rinse their lenses and/or storage cases.
The study, by Memoona Arshad, Dr Nicole Carnt, Dr Jacqueline Tan and Professor Fiona Stapleton, examined whether a visual reminder on storage cases as a prompt to avoid water could change behaviour.
Two hundred daily lens wearers were randomised to either receive a storage case with or without a ‘no-water’ sticker. Both groups also received written information on how to look after contact lenses. At the start and after six weeks, participants completed a self-administered lens hygiene questionnaire.
There was also microbial analysis of used storage cases, collected at both study visits. Analysis showed the change in water-contact behaviour resulted in less storage case contamination over time.
Of the 200 participants, the researchers found that after six weeks, endotoxin levels reduced significantly in the test group (compared with the control group). Additionally, they found that ‘nowater’ lens case stickers improved overall water contact behaviours.
So a simple reminder of what to do, or not do can bring results.
The study result has been picked up at the International Standards Organisation (ISO). They commented , “this is an exciting development, as this simple and cost effective intervention can improve behaviour and lower water bourne case contaminants.”
The concept was devised by a patient with a severe eye infection, and has potential to save vision through a safety message.
The hope is that it becomes a standard printed warning on contact lens paraphernalia.
When you come to us for your contact lenses, you are trusting us with your eyes and your vision. Our goal is to give you the healthiest, most comfortable contact lens vision correction.
Contacts are pretty amazing technology which we know well, so we’re your perfect choice for both your contact lens exams, and your lens supply.
The best value is to purchase a years’ supply of lenses at once. If you want to spread the cost, choose MyLens and you will be saving immediately. You purchase a three months supply, at the discounted price, then pay with regular automatic payments. We will send your lenses when you need them - couldn’t be easier.
When you order your lenses from us, you get:
Free courier delivery in NZ
Free replacements of torn or faulty lenses
Accuracy assured - the exact lenses for your eyes
Change in vision - no problem, we'll swap any unopened boxes for your new ones
Guaranteed genuine lenses - no chance these are counterfeit lenses
To support a local business in your community
20% saving on all your contact lens solutions
Flexible purchase and payments options to save up to 25%
Sunglasses discount voucher reward.
Remember you can get your lenses delivered direct to you at home or work. Ask us for a quote on your individual lens prescription.
The Sparkle APP lets you order your Bausch + Lomb (B&L) contact lenses from your smartphone - any time. And your lenses are delivered - it’s that easy. Follow the instructions below, we will register you and you are underway.
Summer is approaching and now is a good time to think about contact lenses. If you wear Ascend contacts, you might be eligible for this offer - a bonus when you order three months supply.
If you have thought about trying contacts - here is a nice incentive. Come in and be fitted with lenses, order a three month supply and there is a cash back bonus.
ASCEND™ have a range of contact lenses which gives excellent options for both every day and occasional use - a practical alternative to glasses.
So whether you’re new to contact lenses or have been wearing them for a while, or perhaps you just want to try contact lenses for occasional use, talk to us.