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Our Services

  • Contact Lens Fittings
  • Adult Refraction
  • Paediatric Refraction
  • Ocular-Therapeutics
  • Binocular Vision Therapy
  • Keratoconus Care
  • Ocular Trauma Management
  • Myopia Control
  • Prescription Spectacles

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Speak directly to our Shelly Beach practise for emergency appointments or general eye care inquiries.

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Current Spectacles or Lens Cases

Inserting Contact Lens

Professional Custom Fittings for Ultimate Optical Freedom

Contact lenses offer incredible lifestyle flexibility, giving you clear peripheral vision and complete freedom during sports, outdoor recreation, and social events. However, because a lens rests directly on the delicate live tissue of your cornea, a successful experience requires a highly thorough clinical fitting process to safeguard your long-term eye health and ensure all-day comfort.

Ocular Surface
Assessment

Ocular Surface
Assessment

Detailed evaluation of your corneal shape, tear-film quality, and eyelid structure to select the safest lens material.

Modern
Soft Lenses

Modern
Soft Lenses

High-oxygen silicone hydrogel lens options available in daily disposables, bi-weeklies, and convenient monthly designs.

Toric & Multifocal
Fittings

Toric & Multifocal
Fittings

Advanced contact lens geometries engineered specifically to correct complex astigmatism or simultaneous near and far vision needs.
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Exact Moisture Profiling : Matching specific lens water contents to your natural tear volume to avoid dry eye discomfort during office or screen work.
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Personalised Insertion Lessons : Patient, step-by-step clinical training to make insertion and removal completely easy and stress-free for beginners.
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Trial Lenses Included : Providing diagnostic trial lenses for you to wear in your everyday home or work environment before ordering a full supply.
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Preventative Health Reviews : Scheduled clinical follow-ups to ensure your cornea is adapting perfectly and remaining completely healthy beneath the lens.

There is no single contact lens that fits every eye perfectly. Every cornea has unique contours, curvature, and moisture levels. A poorly fitted contact lens can restrict healthy oxygen flow to the eye, causing irritation, blurred vision, or serious corneal health risks. At our Shelly Beach practice, we pair meticulous clinical tracking with the latest global lens designs, ensuring your contact lenses feel completely imperceptible and stay crisp from morning to night.

  • Corneal Curvature Keratometry
  • Tear-Film Stability Analysis
  • Diagnostic Lens Evaluation
  • Hygiene & Sterilisation Coaching
  • Corneal Oxygen Health Check

Contact Lens FAQ

No, we strongly advise against sleeping in your contact lenses unless explicitly prescribed with specialised continuous-wear options, as it significantly increases infection risks.

No, it is anatomically impossible for a contact lens to slide behind your eye due to a protective membrane that lines the inner surface of your eyelids.

Yes, contact lenses are highly safe for younger patients, provided they demonstrate maturity, good personal hygiene habits, and follow our sterilisation guidelines.

es, absolutely. Modern specialised "toric" contact lenses are specifically weighted and engineered to correct astigmatism with excellent, completely stable clarity.

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