Contact lens clinic

Contact lens clinic: lenses fitted to your eyes, not just your power

Contact lenses sit directly on the living surface of your eye, so they need to be fitted, not just bought. We measure the shape of your eye, check your tears and eye health, and teach you how to wear and care for your lenses safely.

Written by Dr. Praveen Kumar · Reviewed by Dr. R. K. Rasmi Praveen · Last reviewed 25 September 2026
Ophthalmologist examining a patient's eyes using a precision slit lamp biomicroscope in examination room

Lenses we fit

  • Soft lenses: comfortable and flexible, in daily, fortnightly and monthly replacement.
  • Toric lenses: correct astigmatism (cylinder power).
  • Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses: sharp vision for irregular corneas, including keratoconus.
  • Coloured lenses: prescribed and fitted, never bought without an examination.
  • Bandage (therapeutic) lenses: protect a healing or painful cornea.

Why not just buy lenses online?

The right lens depends on the curve of your eye, your tears, your work and how long you wear them each day. A poorly fitting lens can starve the cornea of oxygen or cause infection. Please have your eyes examined before you start, and at least once a year afterwards.

Wearing lenses safely (CDC healthy habits)

  • Wash and dry your hands before touching your lenses.
  • Never let lenses touch water — not tap water, bathing water or swimming pools.
  • Don't sleep in your lenses unless your eye doctor has said it's safe for your type of lens.
  • Use fresh solution every time; never top up old solution.
  • Replace your lens case at least every three months.
  • If your eye becomes red, painful or blurry, take the lens out and see an eye doctor.

When to get help urgently

Take your lenses out and come in the same day if your eye is painful, red, watering or sensitive to light, or your vision is blurred. Lens-related infections can become serious quickly. [R18]

Who treats contact lens clinic here

Dr. Praveen Kumar

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Diagnostic equipment & technology: Haag-Streit Goldmann Applanation Tonometer & Topcon Non-Contact Tonometer

Questions patients ask

Can I wear contact lenses if I have astigmatism?

Yes. Toric contact lenses are specifically designed to correct astigmatism and provide sharp vision.

Can teenagers wear contact lenses?

Yes, provided they demonstrate good maturity and hygiene in cleaning, inserting, and handling lenses safely.

References

[R18] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Healthy Contact Lens Habits (https://www.cdc.gov/contact-lenses/care/); American Optometric Association.