Contacts4U is a contact lens website run by qualified optometrists designed to provide you with the most convenient and affordable way to order your replacement contact lenses. We offer genuine brand contact lenses. We are committed to providing you with quality product delivered directly to your door at no extra charge—FREE Delivery!
To assist you further we have monthly newsletter covering some popular topics in order to empower you with the knowledge of contact lenses so you can make the right decision for you.
Contact lenses have hit the world like a storm! It was thought of as an idea of correcting our vision as early as the 1500’s by Leonardo da Vinci but it took about 300 years before they became useable hard or soft disposable contact lenses designs. Hard contact lenses have been around for a long time; however the majority of “normal” contact lens wearers are using soft disposable lenses. With the increased comfort, ease of use and varied replacement regimes, they have dominated the contact lens market. Hard lenses will never go out of production since they can be made to just about any prescription and fit any eye shape (more on this later).
You may already know that this is possible using a disposable soft coloured contact lens. These lenses have a dot matrix printing of colour in the shape of an artificial iris that would complete change your eye colour.
Yes….. But should you purchase them from anywhere? Since there are no restrictions on coloured contact lens sales, you may be able to purchase these through many avenues including flea markets. If you do you will never know where these were manufactured, whether they have been repackaged from old stock and most importantly whether they are a genuine product. We strongly recommend that you NEVER do this…..unless you are happy to take the risk of potential damage to your eyes into your own hands. We strongly recommend that you seek the advice and expertise of your optometrist if you are interested in coloured contact lenses.
Coloured lenses in New Zealand are available in spherical correction only. If you have moderate to larger amounts of astigmatism (above -1.00 cyl) you may find your vision will not be as good, however they are what they are and that is a cosmetic change of the colour of your eye. Some people may still require use of spectacles over the top of these to correct the vision perfectly. These contact lenses are made in one size FITS MOST not ALL. Your optometrist is the best person to talk to about whether these are suitable for your eye shape and prescription needs. An ill-fitting contact lens can cause corneal abrasions which increase the risk of infection and permanent scarring of your corneas hence this is best checked by your optometrist. All contact lenses purchased through Contacts4u are guaranteed to be the genuine product and run by New Zealand Qualified and experienced optometrists so you can purchase with piece of mind.
Hard contact lenses are made of hard plastic and are now made using advanced CNC lathe cut technology. These lenses can be made in a variety of sizes, curves and designs. If a person has a corneal condition whereby normal soft contact lenses or spectacles do not correct their vision sufficiently, a hard contact lens may be required to fill this person’s visual needs. Patients who have needed corneal grafts due to corneal disease or injury will often be left with odd shaped corneas and unusually prescriptions. Hard contact lenses are not as limited in their prescription range when compared spectacles or soft contact lenses so this may be the only way for them to get good vision. (Note: soft contact lenses and spectacles will cover the vast majority of prescription requirements). An experienced optometrist may have the skill to fit a hard contact lens to just about any eye shape. Hard lenses require lots of patience from the practioner during fitting as well as the patient so, just like many things a team effort is required. If you have been told you have a particular eye condition that prevents use of soft contact lenses, talk to your optometrist about the possibility of hard contact lenses. Make sure you weigh up the pros and the cons to ensure the greatest success in getting used to your contact lenses.