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Contact lenses aren’t exactly the most exciting of purchases but for around 3 million in the UK they are a necessity. With so many different types of contact lenses on the market, and with so many different types available online, knowing which contact lenses are for you can be a difficult task. But now you have found us here at contact lenses by post, we will make this task easy for you by helping you find and then decide on which contact lenses are right for you

At Contact Lenses by post we provide helpful comparisons of all the top brand name lenses and latest innovations in contact lenses to help you make an informed choice. All the contact lens providers that we compare will post your contact lenses directly to your home or place of work. Plus, all the contact lenses we compare are available to purchase online and will be sent next day delivery by the contact lens providers that we compare on our site ContactLensesByPost.com. Once you have set up your account with one of the contact lenses brand providers, they will remember your order preferences for future orders and make suggestions when relevant new contact lens products come on the market. Alternatively you can come back to our site and compare and try some of the other contact lens providers.

Why Buy Contact Lenses By Post?

Whilst there are some great styles of eyeglasses out there, some people simply prefer not to wear them and therefore contact lenses are an ideal non surgical solution. For others, they find contact lenses make sport easier as their vision is not obstructed by eyeglasses. In addition contact lenses spread the cost of your eye ware whereas with glasses you have no choice but to pay the one off lump sum until you next need to change your glasses. You will find that the benefits of buying your contact lenses by post include, greater choice, cheaper prices, latest products and also the fact that you do not need to leave your home in order to buy or receive your contact lenses by post.

Types of Contact Lenses

There are two main types of contact lens which are explained below:

Soft lenses are made of mostly water and are thin and comfortable to wear. Due to their properties, soft lenses allow oxygen to reach the eye and therefore don’t dry the eye out. Soft lenses come in two forms, daily or consecutive. Daily wear lenses must be removed at night whereas with consecutive lenses the wearer can keep the lens in day and night for up to seven days. However, all soft lenses should be replaced regularly to prevent the lens from getting a build up of contaminants which may increase the risk of an eye infection.

Gas Permeable lenses are hard plastic lenses which give crystal clear vision and are much more durable than the soft variety. It is wise not to wear lenses every day in order to ensure the eye is getting enough oxygen. When sleeping you should always make sure that you remove your contact lenses to avoid the risk of the lens moving behind the eye.

Contact Lens Type Information

There are different designs of lenses which can help certain types of vision problems. Spherical lenses are the most traditional type of lens. These are used for both short and long sightedness. Bifocal lenses work in much the same way that bifocal eyeglasses do, having separate areas for near and far vision.

Orthokeratology lenses are designed specifically for night time so the cornea is reshaped while the wearer sleeps so they can be lens free during the day. Toric lenses are designed to correct astigmatism as well as both near and far sightedness. Many lenses now come with a UV filter as standard to help protect the eye (although it is not recommended you rely on this in place of sunglasses for total UV protection). Most lens providers offer a bespoke service for hard to fit eyes. There are also a range of cosmetic contact lenses which can change eye colour, create a dramatic effect or help disguise any eye disfigurements. These theatrical style lenses have become very popular in recent years.

Using our site to find quality contact lenses is easy and convenient. As online contact lens suppliers are not always equal, we compare many different suppliers and bring you a selection of the best suppliers with fast reliable delivery and competitive prices. We will provide you with reviews and feedback on the quality of the supplier as well as a five star rating on various aspects of their service, for example, range, value, bundle deals, quality of customer service and speed of delivery.

In order to get the correct fit of lenses it is important to visit your optician in order to evaluate your eye shape and make relevant recommendations. Once you know your prescription you are at liberty to shop around for the best deal for you. It is wise to continue having regular eye tests with your optician so you know that your prescription is up to date.

Important Contact Lens Care Info

Once your contact lenses arrive in the post and you begin using them it is vital to keep your lenses scrupulously cleaned and hygienically stored, soaking in lens solution for at least four hours. Unless they are daily disposable contact lenses.

You must never leave your lenses soaking in water. Many eye infections are attributable to this and can cause irreversible damage to the eye.