Contact Lens Assessment

Contact Lens Assessment & Trial at Rawlings

Wondering if contact lenses are right for you? Good news — contact lenses are suitable for 98% of spectacle wearers, including both adults and children. Whether you’re interested in part-time or everyday wear, our expert optometrists are here to help.

What Happens During a Contact Lens Assessment?

During your contact lens assessment, we’ll examine the health of your eyes and recommend the most appropriate lenses for your needs. As an independent optician, we work with a wide range of manufacturers — so you get the best lenses for your eyes, not just what’s in stock.

We’re also proud to be both an Acuvue® Centre of Excellence and a Visionary Practice with Coopervision, which gives us early access to the latest contact lens technologies.

The cost of your initial contact lens assessment covers:

Initial Fitting and Assessment
Handling & Hygiene
Trial lenses to take away and try in your own environment
Follow up appointment

(See our fees page for full pricing and see below for more details)

Contact Lens Initial Assessment & Fitting Appointment

Full eye and ocular health assessment
Corneal and tear film measurements
Detailed discussion of which lens type will best suit your vision and lifestyle
Trial lens fitting to assess initial comfort and vision (may be on another day if special orders are needed)
Lens fit and visual performance evaluation

Handling & Hygiene Appointment

In your dedicated teaching session (approx. 20–40 mins), we’ll cover:

How to apply and remove lenses
Wearing schedules and lens care
Proper hygiene, cleaning, and storage
What to do — and not do — when wearing lenses
Free trial lenses and cleaning solutions (where applicable)

Follow-Up Appointment

Please wear your trial lenses for at least 3 hours before your follow-up.

During this visit, we will:

Recheck the fit and vision
Assess your eyes’ response to lens wear
Make any necessary adjustments
Schedule a further trial if changes are required (no extra fee if you join our Rawlings Vision Plan)

What Happens After the Trial?

Once the trial is complete, we’ll discuss:

Whether you’d prefer every-day or part-time wear
Scheduling of aftercare appointments
Whether you’d like to join our Rawlings Vision Plan — a monthly direct debit scheme that includes:
- All contact lens aftercare appointments
- Routine eye examinations
- Discounts on contact lenses, glasses, and sunglasses

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