Introduction: All daysoft contact lenses are made of modern hydrogel material giving you eyes all the oxygen required for daily wear. The are all designed and made in the UK to international standards.
About the Sight Test and Contact Lens Fitting
Q1) What is the difference between a Sight Test and a Contact Lens fitting?
A1) A Sight Test examines your eyes’ health and determines your Glasses Prescription. A Contact Lens Fitting or Aftercare check examines the eyes and ensures the lenses and lens powers suit your needs. Contact Lens wearers should have Sight Tests and Contact Lenses aftercare examinations at intervals as advised by their Optician, normally every 2 years. These tests and checks cover different aspects of your eyes, contact lenses and glasses.
Q2) Do the regulations require that I have to be given a written prescription after my Sight Test and after my Contact Lens Fitting?
A2) Yes. Opticians are required to give you a signed written copy of the results of the Sight Test and a copy of your Contact Lens Fitting Prescription without you having to ask for it. You should be given two documents – your Sight Test Prescription and your Contact Lenses Specification (Prescription) which will contain different data. They can be valid for up to 2 years.
Q3) Can I use my prescriptions to purchase on the Internet.
A3) Yes. At the completion of Contact Lens Fitting, re-Fitting or Aftercare examinations Opticians are required to give you your Contact Lens Specification (Prescription) so that you can purchase lenses from whichever supplier you choose.
Q4) Can my opticians require that I purchase glasses or contact lenses from them as a condition of them doing a sight test or contact lens fitting?
A4) No. Opticians must not require you to purchase glasses or contact lenses from them as a condition of giving you a Sight Test / Examination.
Q5) Are Sight Tests free, if not what is an appropriate charge?
A5) Many people are entitled to a free NHS Sight Tests (check if you are). For these the NHS (ie the tax payer) pays your optician for the Test. If you are not eligible then a sight test fee, usually around £25, could be charged. In Scotland, all NHS sight tests are ‘free’ with the NHS paying your optician around £38. Check with your Optician what their charge is. Your Optician cannot require you to pay an additional fee before giving you your Sight Test Prescription or your Contact lens Specification (Prescription) documents.
