New to N F Burnett Hodd

New to contact lenses

Every patient wishing to wear contact lenses for the first time, and those who have failed with contact lenses in the past, will need a longer eye examination which lasts approximately one hour, but you should still allow extra time for additional tests and for spectacles. At this visit, Mr Burnett Hodd or colleagues will examine your eyes in order to establish your spectacle prescription and to ascertain that you and your eyes are healthy enough to begin contact lens wear.

After a series of special instruments and tests, trial lenses will be tried in your eyes and a decision will be made as to the most suitable type for you. You may be asked to wear some trial lenses for a few hours and to return later the same day, so that we can see how you and your eyes react to them before you become committed. You may also need to spend time with a practice technician, learning how to handle lenses. Bifocal contact lenses and lenses for astigmatism may have to be specially made before a trial is carried out.

Please remember that if at any time you decide not to continue further on the contact lens route, you only have to pay fees for our time. We usually ask our patients to pay 50% of our total charges before special contact lenses or spectacles are ordered.

Existing Wearers

If you are already a contact lens wearer Mr Burnett Hodd or colleagues will still need to see you for an hour's eye examination. However, during your visit your existing lenses will be analysed and full details of your lens history will be taken.

Often, existing wearers are more complicated to sort out than those who have never tried - so please allow plenty of time particularly if your spectacles need sorting out too. You will be advised also as to whether an Annual Care Plan is appropriate for you.