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When you are buying new eye glass frames, there are quite a few things to consider. One is the shape of your face. If you have a round face, try rectangular frames. For an oval face, look for frames that are as wide as the broadest part of your face or a teardrop shape. If you have an oblong face, choose deeper frames that add width to your face. If you have a square face, try a narrow or oval frame.

As far as colour goes, you should try to match your facial skin tones as best as possible. We may not wear the same colour clothes every day, but your eyewear colour should complement your outfits. Look for a frame shape that lifts your face on the sides, follows your eyebrow curves and brings out your natural colours so it doesn’t make you look pale. Whether or not it’s a plastic or metal frame is a personal preference. Plastic is non-allergenic, but a lot of metal frames are also non-allergenic. If this is an issue, please talk to our staff at time of purchase. There are many colours, shapes, sizes and styles available to suit your personality, lifestyle and budget. 

Our inventory is purchased with our customer demands in mind and what’s new in global styles.

Modern materials and techniques allow most prescriptions to be applied to sun-blocking polarizing lenses, making sunglasses a commonplace addition to many patients’ eyewear choices and providing protection from harsh glare and UV rays.

Many of our patients choose eyeglasses with photochromatic lenses, which remain clear indoors but darken outside when exposed to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

Another popular option is clip-over lenses, which are composed of sun lens materials but are designed to fit neatly and comfortably over your normal prescription glasses.

While all types of prescription sunglasses provide good UV protection, high-performance prescription sun lenses that provide additional protection, comfort and vision quality are now available, as well. Contact us to learn more.

Unlike the routine eye exam performed by an Optometrist, a contact lens exam determines if your eyes are healthy enough to wear contacts. The eyes (cornea, pupil and iris) are measured by our BOARD-CERTIFIED contact lens fitter, who’ll determine the curve, thickness and diameter that’s unique to you and your eyes. Your daily living activities will also be discussed (daily vs. monthly), so that you maintain your lifestyle and comfort.

The trial contact that the fitter has chosen is carefully fitted to your eye. Cleaning, storing and handling of the contacts and your eyes will be demonstrated, which may take up to an hour. You’ll not be able to leave until we’re sure that you can put in and take out the lens appropriately. You’re asked to leave for half an hour for the lenses to stabilize, and when you come back, you’ll be evaluated again for comfort, sight, etc.

You’ll then be able to leave with your new contacts. A week later (if you’re not experiencing any problems in between), you’ll be seen again to evaluate your comfort and sight again, and for us to take a look at your eyes to make sure they’re responding well to the contacts. After four weeks of wear, you’ll need to return so our Optician can determine your appropriate length of wear.

Here are some general tips for contact lens wearers

• Contacts must not be worn longer than 12 hours a day (to maintain a healthy cornea) and may require wetting drops for comfort.
• It’s advised that all contact wearers have a pair of glasses as well, so that they may be worn to give your eyes a rest or if a problem occurs.
• You’ll need an evaluation usually every six months by your contact lens fitter (or sooner if needed).
• Contacts are a prescribed product, not a cosmetic product. Do not over wear them and follow proper hygiene at all times. Here are some hygiene tips.
       • Always wash your hands with a soap that is free of creams.
        • Clean lenses daily by rubbing gently with a solution to remove any deposits.
       • Replace your case every three months, but clean daily with the solution.
        • Comply with your wearing schedule.
        • Do not wear contacts in lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc. in order to avoid bacteria.
  
• Do not ever underestimate the importance of what you put in your eyes. If you open the monthly contact lens package today and wear it once, it still expires in a month even if you haven’t worn it again.
  

QUESTIONS ABOUT CONTACTS? CONTACT US!

Have any questions about contact lenses in Peterborough? Contact Nelms Opticians today – we’d be more than happy to help determine if contacts are right for your needs, lifestyle and budget!