Professional fitting
Contact lenses require corneal, prescription and fit assessment rather than a spectacle prescription alone.
Contact lenses
Contact lenses professionally fitted for comfort, clarity and healthy wear.
Discover daily, monthly, toric and multifocal contact lenses with fitting, handling instruction and follow-up guidance from Ben Franklin optical teams.
Lifestyle options
Compare daily and reusable lenses based on wearing frequency, prescription, comfort and care routine.
Safe-wear guidance
Learn correct insertion, removal, cleaning, replacement and warning signs before wearing lenses independently.
Expert guide
What you should know
Clear, practical guidance to help you discuss the right option with a trained optical professional.
Contact lens types available
- Daily disposable lenses for single-use convenience
- Monthly or reusable lenses for regular wear with proper care
- Toric lenses designed to correct astigmatism
- Multifocal lenses for distance and near requirements
- Selected cosmetic lenses fitted with the same attention to eye health
Why a contact lens assessment is essential
A contact lens sits directly on the tear film, so its power, diameter, curvature, material and movement must suit the wearer. A glasses prescription does not contain all these measurements.
During fitting, the practitioner reviews eye health and wearing needs, assesses the trial lens, teaches safe handling and recommends a follow-up schedule.
Healthy contact lens habits
- Wash and dry hands before touching lenses
- Never use tap water or saliva to clean or wet a lens
- Do not sleep, shower or swim in lenses unless specifically approved
- Replace lenses and storage cases on schedule
- Remove lenses and seek advice for pain, marked redness, discharge, light sensitivity or sudden blur
Support for first-time and experienced wearers
First-time wearers receive practical insertion and removal guidance. Existing wearers can request reassessment when comfort, prescription or lifestyle changes.
Ben Franklin's hospital-integrated locations make it convenient to combine professional optical dispensing with access to clinical eye-care support when required.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy contact lenses using my glasses prescription?
A separate contact lens fitting is recommended because lens power and fit measurements may differ from a spectacle prescription.
Are daily or monthly lenses better?
Daily lenses simplify care and suit occasional wear. Reusable lenses may suit regular wearers who can maintain the required cleaning routine.
Can I sleep while wearing contact lenses?
Do not sleep in lenses unless that exact product and your eye-care professional specifically approve overnight wear.
When should I stop wearing my lenses?
Remove them and seek professional advice for pain, significant redness, discharge, light sensitivity or sudden blurred vision.
Professional support