Prescribed Contact Lenses in Adelaide
Adelaide Eye Care has provided contact lenses in Adelaide since 1982, serving patients across Westbourne Park, Blackwood, and Mawson Lakes. Whether you are new to contact lenses or need a more specialised fit, our experienced optometrists tailor every prescription to your eyes, lifestyle, and visual demands. Book your fitting today or call our Westbourne Park clinic on 08 8373 2200, our Mawson Lakes clinic on 08 8359 1993, or our Blackwood clinic on 08 8278 2141.
Contact Lens Types We Prescribe
Every lens type we offer is matched to your prescription and how you use your eyes.
Adelaide Eye Care fits the full range of prescribed contact lenses, from everyday soft lenses to highly specialised designs for complex or medical prescriptions:
- Daily disposable lenses suit people seeking maximum convenience and hygiene, with a fresh lens each day.
- Monthly and fortnightly lenses are a practical option for consistent wearers and may suit a range of prescriptions.
- Toric lenses are designed to correct astigmatism, providing stable, clear vision throughout the day.
- Multifocal lenses address presbyopia and age-related near vision changes, offering a smooth transition between distances.
- Scleral lenses are large-diameter rigid lenses suited to irregular corneas, keratoconus, corneal grafts, and high prescriptions.
- Ortho-K (orthokeratology) lenses are worn overnight to gently reshape the cornea, providing clear daytime vision without glasses. Learn more about orthokeratology.
We are one of the largest contact lens practices in South Australia and were among the first in Australia to fit modern scleral and orthokeratology lenses.
What Does the Contact Lens Fitting Process Involve?
Your fitting typically involves several steps to ensure comfort, safety, and optimal vision, including:
1
Comprehensive eye examination to assess your prescription, eye health, and suitability for contact lenses. Book your eye examination.
2
Corneal measurements and mapping to determine the right lens size, shape, and design for your eyes.
3
Trial lens fitting so you can assess comfort and vision before committing to a lens type.
4
Instruction and education on how to safely insert, remove, and care for your lenses.
5
Follow-up review to confirm fit, comfort, and eye health before your final prescription is issued.
New patients are typically scheduled for a 45-minute first appointment so we can understand your full eye and vision history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need a Current Prescription to Get Contact Lenses?
Yes, a valid contact lens prescription is required before lenses can be supplied. Your optometrist will assess your eyes and issue a prescription specific to contact lenses, which differs from a spectacle prescription.
Can I Wear Contact Lenses if I Have Astigmatism or Keratoconus?
Yes, both conditions can often be managed with the right lens type. Toric lenses suit most astigmatism cases, while scleral or custom rigid lenses may be recommended for keratoconus or post-corneal graft eyes.
What Is the Difference Between Daily and Monthly Contact Lenses?
Daily lenses are discarded after each use, requiring no cleaning and offering a fresh lens every day. Monthly lenses are reused for up to 30 days with regular cleaning, which may suit frequent wearers seeking a different option.
Why Adelaide Patients Choose Adelaide Eye Care
Adelaide Eye Care is an independent, family-owned practice built on decades of contact lens expertise. Our founder edited one of the standard contact lens textbooks used by optometrists worldwide, and that clinical tradition continues across our three Adelaide clinics today. We are a referral destination for other optometrists and ophthalmologists across South Australia for complex and challenging lens fits. See our Google Business profile to read what our patients say about their experience. Contact us to request a quote or book your prescribed contact lenses at the clinic most convenient to you.
