Contact lenses

You could wear contact lenses.

People are always surprised at how comfortable contact lenses are. We are happy to talk to you about fitting contact lenses, whether you are a first-time wearer or if you have worn them in the past. 

Every year there are new advances with contact lens materials and solutions. We keep up with these changes and pass our knowledge onto you.

Some of Eyes on Petone’s optometrists wear contacts themselves, so they know what it’s like, and can help you also be a successful contact lens wearer.

Talk to us about contact lenses

Book an appointment for a free 10 minute discussion with an optometrist at Eyes on Petone to find out more about contact lenses for you.

Which type of lens is best for me?

This depends on your prescription, whether you want everyday wear, or just occasionally, and what activities they are to be used for. We offer a free 10 minute discussion with an optometrist to help answer this and other questions.

What are the easiest contact lenses?

Daily disposable contact lenses are the no-hassle option. Each day you open a new packet of contacts, and then throw them away at the end of the day. No cleaning or disinfecting, nor worries about torn or damaged lenses. We recommend these for kids, travelling, occasional lens wearers or people who just want the easiest option. You’ll be surprised at the value of these at around $2.50 a day for a pair of lenses.

Can kids wear contacts?

Yes! If the child is keen for contacts, then so are we. They are great for active kids – from rugby to dancing, there are times when it just doesn’t work to wear your glasses. We teach kids all they need to know to be able to handle their own contacts – with Mum, Dad or another caregiver alongside. We don’t set an age, but rather, if the parents think the kids are able, then they are usually great with contacts.

How much do they cost?

For new contact lens wearers there are three areas of costs – the professional fees for the visits, the contact lenses and the solutions.

The fees vary depending on the complexity of the lens type you need. For a new wearer, after an initial consultation, the standard disposable contact lens fitting, our fees are $200 for the visits in the first 2 months. This charge covers the various trial lenses we need to find the perfect fit for your eyes, and also your starter pack of solutions.

The actual lens costs vary depending on what type of lens is required – and there are dozens of different lenses available. For example, full-time wear using monthly contact lenses are around $1.50 a day, or daily disposables $2.50 a day. Our prices are competitive, with a saving of 30% when you order a year’s supply at a time, and 20% off the cost of the contact lens cleaning and disinfecting solutions.

Ordering your contacts

When our optometrists have confirmed your contact lens prescription we are the experts who are perfectly placed to provide your contact lens supplies. You’ll save 30% on your contact lenses when you order a 12 month supply, and if you can’t quite stretch to the year’s supply, then 6 months of lenses will still save you 20%.

Your year’s supply of contacts can even be paid off over the year with our Ezypay system – You choose if weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments. 

We even offer a free courier service so won’t have to worry about making time to collect them.