Contact Lens Aftercare

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We provide thorough and personalised contact lens aftercare appointments, ensuring your lenses continue to fit well, feel comfortable, and support your long-term eye health.

Contact Lens Aftercare at Richard Fantom Eyecare

Wearing contact lenses should feel comfortable, convenient, and effortless. But even if everything seems fine, regular contact lens aftercare is essential to keep your eyes healthy and your vision performing at its best.

At Richard Fantom Eyecare in Bidford-on-Avon, we provide thorough and personalised contact lens aftercare appointments, ensuring your lenses continue to fit well, feel comfortable, and support your long-term eye health.

Why Contact Lens Aftercare Is Important

It's easy to assume that if your lenses feel comfortable, there's no need for a check-up. However, many eye health issues develop gradually and without obvious symptoms, so comfort alone isn't always a reliable sign that everything is fine.

Regular contact lens aftercare helps you:

  • Keep your eyes healthy for the long term.
  • Wear lenses that fit properly and feel right, day to day.
  • Enjoy clear, stable vision you can rely on.
  • Catch irritation or infection early, before it becomes a bigger problem.
  • Stay confident that your prescription is accurate and up to date.

Aftercare isn't just a routine check. It's what allows you to wear your contact lenses safely and with total peace of mind.

What Happens During a Contact Lens Aftercare Appointment

Your contact lens aftercare appointment is designed to be relaxed, informative, and tailored to you. We take the time to understand how your lenses are working in your everyday life.

Checking Your Vision

We assess how well you’re seeing with your current lenses to ensure your vision is as clear and comfortable as it should be.

Assessing Lens Fit

Your lenses should sit perfectly on your eyes. We carefully examine how they move and position themselves to ensure an optimal fit.

Examining Eye Health

Using specialised equipment, we check the front surface of your eyes for any signs of dryness, irritation, or underlying issues.

Reviewing Comfort & Wear

We’ll talk through your daily lens wear, how long you wear them, how they feel, and any concerns you may have.

Updating Your Prescription

If needed, we’ll make adjustments to your lenses to improve both vision and comfort.

How Often Should You Have Contact Lens Aftercare?

For most people, a contact lens aftercare appointment is recommended every 6 to 12 months. However, this can vary depending on your eyes, your lenses, and how often you wear them.

If you’re new to contact lenses, we may recommend more frequent reviews initially to ensure everything settles comfortably.

Signs You May Need an Aftercare Appointment Sooner

If you notice any changes, it’s important not to wait for your next routine visit.

Book an appointment if you experience:

  • Blurred or fluctuating vision
  • Dryness or irritation
  • Redness or discomfort
  • Difficulty wearing lenses for your usual length of time
  • Increased sensitivity to light

These symptoms can often be resolved quickly with the right care and advice.

Looking After Your Contact Lenses Between Appointments

Good daily habits play a big role in keeping your eyes healthy and your lenses comfortable.

We recommend:

  • Washing and drying your hands before handling lenses
  • Cleaning and storing lenses as advised
  • Never exposing lenses to water (including swimming or showering)
  • Replacing lenses according to your schedule
  • Attending regular contact lens aftercare appointments

Small steps like these help prevent complications and keep your vision clear.

Contact Lens Aftercare in Bidford-on-Avon

At Richard Fantom Eyecare, we offer professional and friendly contact lens aftercare in Bidford-on-Avon, supporting patients across Warwickshire and the nearby Worcestershire area.

Our approach is centred around you, your comfort, your lifestyle, and your long-term eye health. Whether you’re a long-time lens wearer or new to contact lenses, we’re here to help you get the very best from your vision.

Why Choose Richard Fantom Eyecare?

We believe eye care should be personal, thorough, and never rushed.

When you visit us for your contact lens aftercare appointment, you’ll benefit from:

  • A trusted independent practice
  • A calm, welcoming environment
  • Experienced and knowledgeable clinicians
  • Personalised advice tailored to your needs
  • A genuine focus on long-term eye health

We take the time to listen, explain, and ensure you feel confident in your eye care.

What to Bring to Your Aftercare Appointment

To get the most from your visit, we recommend:

  • Wearing your contact lenses to the appointment
  • Bringing your current glasses
  • Bringing details of your lenses or packaging, if possible

This helps us assess your lenses accurately and provide the best possible advice.

Book Your Contact Lens Aftercare Appointment

Keeping your eyes healthy and your vision clear starts with regular care.

If it’s been a while since your last check or you’ve noticed changes in your comfort or vision, now is the perfect time to book your contact lens aftercare appointment.

Our friendly team at Richard Fantom Eyecare is here to support you every step of the way.

Contact us today to arrange your appointment and keep your eyes in the best possible condition.

Step One

Make an Appointment

Book a contact lens consultation with our opticians in Bidford-on-Avon. Whether you're considering lenses for the first time or reviewing your current fit, our friendly team takes the time to understand what you need.

Step Two

Your Contact Lens Assessment

Visit our practice in Warwickshire for a thorough assessment of your eyes and vision. Using advanced technology, we look closely at the health of your eyes and how they respond to lenses, so every recommendation is tailored to you, not a one-size-fits-all fit.

Step Three

Choose Your Lenses

Our experienced team will guide you through the options, daily, monthly or specialist lenses, matched to your eyes, lifestyle and prescription. You'll be shown how to insert, remove and care for your lenses with confidence, at your own pace.

Step Four

Fitting & Follow-Up

We'll check your fit and comfort and arrange a follow-up to make sure everything continues to work well for your eyes. Every step matters to us, so we remain on hand whenever you need advice, adjustments or a supply top-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Get in touch with our friendly team, we're happy to help.

How do I take care of monthly contact lenses?

Clean monthly lenses daily with your solution, replace your storage case every one to three months, and stick to your 30-day replacement schedule even if the lenses feel fine. Regular check-ups with us help make sure your lenses are still working well for you.

How do I take care of soft contact lenses?

Soft lenses need gentle handling. Rub and rinse them with the recommended solution to remove protein deposits, and store them in a clean case that's replaced regularly. Avoid tap water at all stages, as it can carry bacteria.

How do I care for my contact lenses?

Always wash and dry your hands before handling lenses, use fresh solution each time, and never reuse or top up old solution. Clean and store lenses exactly as advised, and never sleep in lenses unless approved for extended wear.

Our 6 Point Promise

At Richard Fantom Eyecare, we believe that patients should get the same care we’d want for ourselves or for our family. That’s why we are guided by our 6 Point Promise:

Professional

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Professional

Unhurried eye examinations, clear explanations, plus your prescription and a written summary of advice, so you leave informed, not confused.

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Honest

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Honest

We only recommend lenses, treatments or products that will genuinely benefit you. No targets, no upsell.

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Clear Choices

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Clear Choices

Straightforward options at different price points, so you can choose what’s right for your needs and your budget.

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Personal Fitting

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Personal Fitting

Honest advice on spectacles and sunglasses, based on how and where you’ll wear them.

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Quality

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Quality

We’ll focus on long term outcomes. Comfortable vision, great performance. Eyewear that actually works day to day.

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Peace of Mind

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Peace of Mind

We stand behind our work. If something’s not right, we’ll work together to fix it.

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