New contact lens wearer from trial to transaction - part 2

With sport the main motivating factor, soft lenses were the natural option for Alan Moore’s first-ever contact lenses. And with a +4.00D prescription and +1.00D add in his varifocal spectacles, multifocals were likely to be needed. Alan also intended to wear the lenses every day, making reusable lenses the most cost-effective option.

As Roop Maini, optometrist at Surrey Opticians in Coulsdon, began the initial fitting, he gave a running commentary on ‘checking the eyelids and tears’, and ‘measuring which diameter will fit the eye best’. ‘Nothing’s touching your eyes so don’t be worried,’ he added.

With each test, Maini reassured Alan with ‘That’s perfect’, ‘Well done’, ‘Looks wonderful’ and ‘You’ve done really well’. ‘Soon you’ll be able to have contact lenses with a microchip in them so you can check your emails – that’s something to look forward to!’ he joked.