Dose of Freedom

Experience great freedom and convenience with Contact Lenses.

CONTACT LENSES

We can offer a wide range of contact lenses to correct almost all types of focusing errors including myopia (short-sighted), hyperopia (long-sighted), astigmatism and presbyopia (replacing the need for reading glasses).

Soft contact lenses and Dailies

These have the advantage of being easy to wear, providing good comfort without a long period of adaptation. Older hydrogel materials (a mixture of water and plastic polymers) are now being superseded by silicone hydrogel materials, a development introducing silicone into the plastic matrix. These provide up to five times the oxygen permeability of the older lens materials allowing the eye to breathe more easily and promote better eye health while wearing lenses.

Toric soft lenses can correct astigmatism and multifocal lenses may help those over 40’s who experience reading difficulty.

An easy, convenient and healthy method of vision correction during the day. They are used once and then disposed of at the end of the day. As they are never used again there is no additional cleaning or storage requirement.

These lenses are designed to be used during the day and removed overnight. They are replaced either fortnightly or monthly. Slightly more care is required in looking after these lenses as they are being reused, they will require cleaning and storing solutions.

When the eye is said to have astigmatism or “rugby-ball shaped” eye, then using standard “spherical” contact lenses will not fully correct the focussing error and so leaves some blurring or distortion in vision. Astigmatic Prescriptions require a “toric” lens. These more specialised lenses allow better accuracy at correcting the blurring and distortion, leaving you with clearer vision.

As our eyes get older, the lens inside our eyes becomes less flexible and can no-longer change shape to allow focus on things that are close to us. Most people notice this at some stage but typically you become aware of difficulty from 40 yrs. of age onwards. Multifocal contact lens just like varifocals spectacles helps to improve near vision without upsetting distance vision.

Every prescription and a variety of needs can be met with the technology available today. Some prescriptions however require more bespoke made contact lenses that will meet your visual requirements.

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Contact Lens Trial

If you don’t want to always wear glasses but need vision correction, contact lenses offer an easy alternative. A contact lens assessment at Loveday Opticians will give you the opportunity to try contact lenses both in the consulting room and in your own environment. This extended trial period will allow you to fully experience the benefits of contact lenses and see how they can enhance your life.

Your contact lens trial will consist of the following:

  • We’ll discuss your lifestyle and help to choose the contact lenses that are right for you.
  • Examination of the ocular surface and lids
  • Assessment of the tear film
  • Discussion of appropriate lens types according to results of above
  • Application of trial lenses to assess immediate tolerance (occasionally this may need to be booked as a separate appointment if trial lenses need to be specially ordered)
  • Vision assessment with lenses
  • Fit assessment
  • Teaching session with qualified member of staff lasting approx 20-40 minutes
  • Lens insertion and removal technique
  • Wearing instructions / lens care / cleaning where necessary
  • Solutions and hygiene advice
  • Contact lens ‘do’s and don’ts
  • Trial pack of lenses to take away to be worn in your own environment and trial pack of solutions where necessary
  • Lenses need to be worn to this appointment (please wear at least 2 hours before attending)
  • Review of fit and vision, refinement where necessary
  • If any changes are made a further appointment may be necessary, which will be covered by the fee paid at the first appointment

OUR PATIENTS SAY

Lovedays are truly a professional business and establishment. Mr Sharma a polite informative caring individual whom I found to be only concerned with my well being. All administrative staff are very polite friendly making my visits there pleasurable long may they reign
eddie garratt
eddie garratt
14:05 18 Jul 26
Really helpful staff optometrist Anokhee and dispenser Ben.Unlike other opticians I have used in the past it's not about the hard sell to make by as many pairs of glasses. Just a really friendly service and happy to meet your budget and needs. Well done Lovedays.
Vince Edwards
Vince Edwards
15:55 08 Feb 26
Always a Great friendly service optometrist Roshni explained everything from start to finish of my eye test. Ben the dispenser puts up with my indecisiveness of choosing my frames
Elizabeth Doughty
Elizabeth Doughty
10:05 24 Dec 25
Excellent opticians.Very welcoming.Roshni is a very patient person and a very experienced optometrist.Ben is extremely helpful when I was choosing my frames.
Christine Guerrero
Christine Guerrero
17:30 15 Dec 25
Very quick service and very friendly and helpful staff. High recommend. My daughter has alway been interest in be a optician and the lady could not be more help show her everything and let her help. It made her day. Thank you
Gary Dickens
Gary Dickens
12:18 29 Nov 25
Always great service at Lovedays. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Roshni is a great optometrist and explains things well. Josie is very helpful finding the right glasses. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Reshma Bassi
Reshma Bassi
16:42 25 Nov 25
I am incredible grateful to Ben for his help with fixing my broken glasses! Even though I purchased the glasses elsewhere, Ben went out of his way to go the extra mile and really saved the day with his excellent customer service! Loveday Opticians have got my next glasses purchase locked in for sure!
Tom Jenkins
Tom Jenkins
14:41 07 Oct 25
Very polite, friendly and helpful staff. Josie was very professional and got me reading glasses and custom made sunglasses.Thank you.Martina Doble
Martina Doble
Martina Doble
21:47 03 Sep 25
Fantastic service and care during a recent eye test for myself and my Mum. Both the receptionist and optician took great care in accommodating my mum. I highly recommend this opticians.
Claire Morrish
Claire Morrish
17:04 09 Aug 25
Very polite and helpful staff. Also very pleased with the incredible specialists, who explained all parts of the eye check up. Very pleased with the booking process. It was quick and efficientWas also provided a copy of my results on the day.Thank you Loveday Opticians
Cihan Gokce
Cihan Gokce
08:51 21 Jun 25
I have been coming to this opticians for about a year now for my son, we always get appointments easily, and a great service from Ben!
Charlotte Hodgson
Charlotte Hodgson
10:18 10 Jun 25
Superb high quality service had wax removed and excellent from start to finish also very welcoming on front desk
Sean
Sean
16:01 04 Jun 25
My lovely local opticians - efficient and friendly service and so helpful when choosing frames to suit me. Highly recommend
Sandra Clayson
Sandra Clayson
12:08 04 Jun 25
I have been with Loveday opticians for over 20 years, always go the extra mile and never any pressure with adding extras. Would highly recommend
donna sparkes
donna sparkes
11:41 04 Jun 25
Excellent, will use again. Far better than chain shops. These people know what they are doing
andrew morley
andrew morley
09:29 04 Jun 25
I recently bought some new glasses at Specsavers but they hadn't adjusted them correctly. As I live nearby, I went into Loveday's to ask them whether they would adjust the glasses for me as a favour. I spoke to Mitchell, who said that he would be happy to help if it was at my own risk. Although it was tricky, he adjusted them perfectly. Not only am I extremely grateful to both him and Loveday's but I was so impressed that I will be taking my custom to them in future! They are all very friendly and helpful, especially Mitchell, to whom I am very grateful.
Zuz77
Zuz77
12:50 28 Mar 24
Had an eye test here recentlyStaff were so warm and friendly, even straightened my wonky glasses without me asking which was very appreciated!
Emma Carroll
Emma Carroll
16:22 28 Aug 23
I fully reccomend this place for ear syringing . X
Christine Alsford
Christine Alsford
07:49 09 Jun 23
I have visited Loveday Opticians twice now to have my eyes checked. After having major surgery on both eyes, I was looking for an Opticians who I felt confident with to take cares of my fragile eyes.I have found the service exceptional. They were thorough, listened to what surgery I had had then then went through all of the tests and checks. The glasses service was fast and efficient, with a quick fitting and their technician getting the glasses right first time.A return visit and the level of service was still as good and although my prescription hadn't changed, I purchased a new pair of glasses and received replacement lenses as part of a deal. There was no pressure to buy the glasses, which is a welcome change from other opticians who try and sell you multiple pairs of glasses.
Graham Armstrong
Graham Armstrong
20:30 21 Apr 23
I had my ear wax removed at Loveday Opticians and the service was very professional and friendly. Time was taken to explain the process and to listen to any concerns. It took more than one visit due to my narrow ear canals, but I paid only once for this service. My hearing is so much better now. The reception staff and opticians obviously care about their work and are so friendly and polite. Highly recommended.
David Forman
David Forman
09:34 22 Aug 22
Best opticians around. All the staff are, very friendly , cheerful and exceptionally helpful.Nothing is too much trouble, for any of them.A very pleasant experience to visit 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Jayne Nelson
Jayne Nelson
20:24 12 Jul 22
Friendly, helpful fun, professional
Mike Clargo
Mike Clargo
10:42 12 Feb 22
Been going to Lovedays for many many years. Tried other shops but due to my complex prescription they are the only shop I have found that have the expertise to handle things for me. Would never dream of going else where.
Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas
18:20 13 Aug 21
Nothing but praise for these guys. Straight away they were sympathetic and understanding towards my struggle wearing a face covering. The lady who done my eye test was friendly and knowledgeable. She sorted me out with a free trial of contact lenses and a sample of eye drops for my dry eye problem. Even had a chat with the lovely lady on reception and another customer about football. Came away very happy with the whole experience and would definitely recommend
Debbie Mappley
Debbie Mappley
15:16 24 Jul 20
I can't say how long ago I had my glasses made up here,but I do remember it being a totally efficient service and I still have,and use my NHS Algha 12 kt gold John Lennon glasses,even if the case is showing its age.
rats kobek
rats kobek
17:26 25 Jun 19