Getting started with lenses

For a limited time, we are offering a free first contact lens fitting for new lens wearers from March 24 through May 2, 2026.

• The contact lens fitting
• Trial lenses + solution to bridge this period
• Instructions for inserting and removing lenses by our contact lens specialists
• The trial lenses include all contact lenses.
  
• 10% discount on your first lenses after the trial period
• The lenses are ordered depending on the best vision solution.
• Not exchangeable for cash
• No refund
• No discount on discount

Starting to wear contact lenses, why actually?

• Discreet & invisible. No one will notice that you are wearing lenses, and frames no longer define your look.
• Practical. Say goodbye to fogged-up lenses in fluctuating temperatures! Ideal for athletes.
• No expensive glasses that can break during your training, and you have a wider field of vision, which only improves your performance.

Why you shouldn't buy contact lenses at the supermarket

Before you can start wearing lenses, it is best to have your eyes checked first. Did you know that the prescription of your glasses and your contact lenses are almost never exactly the same? This is because a lens makes direct contact with your eye. Therefore, it is better not to buy your first lenses just at the supermarket, but rather from a specialized optician.

Choose a lens tailored to your eyes and your lifestyle

Just like with eyeglass lenses, there are many varieties of contact lenses. You can classify the different types of lenses according to wearing time, but some lenses are also tailored to a specific vision problem.

Lenses according to wearing time

• Daily lenses are soft contact lenses that you throw away after wearing them for one day. Ideal for holidays, during sports, or as a test when you want to start wearing lenses!
• Weekly and monthly lenses are also soft contact lenses that last for a longer period. Important to know: these lenses require proper storage and cleaning to keep your eyes healthy. This type of lens is best chosen if you want to wear lenses regularly and are prepared to maintain your lenses every day.

Solutions for specific vision challenges

• Toric lenses contain a cylinder and are specially developed for eyes with astigmatism or cylindrical deviation, where you see blurry both up close and at a distance. A standard contact lens can only correct one prescription, but with a special toric lens, you can compensate for both corrections.
• Multifocal lenses ensure that you can see well both far away and up close. They consist of three fields of vision: distance, near, and in between. Unlike multifocal spectacle lenses, your eyes adjust relatively easily between the different fields with these lenses. Highly recommended for sports or driving. Multifocal lenses also offer a practical solution as you get older and need reading glasses. No more searching for your reading glasses, and constantly putting your glasses on and taking them off is no longer necessary!

Sleeping, swimming, and other practical lens facts

Contact lenses are often so comfortable that you almost forget you are wearing them. However, it is best not to sleep with your lenses in. This can result in dry eyes and subsequently even lead to various eye infections. Taking a short nap with lenses in is fine, though.
Are you an avid swimmer or would you rather not wear glasses on vacation? You can swim with your contact lenses, but in that case, it is best to protect your eyes with appropriate swimming goggles. This is because pool water contains bacteria and other microorganisms that can damage your lenses. No swimming goggles at hand? Then it is better to dive into the pool without your lenses!

Applying makeup and wearing contact lenses? That is possible, provided you follow the step-by-step plan below:

1. Insert your lenses first, and only then start applying your makeup. This prevents small makeup particles from getting between your cornea and your lenses.
2. Clean hands are especially important when inserting and removing lenses. So be sure to wash your hands before inserting your lenses.
3. Eye makeup is fine, but stay far away from eyeliner on the inside of your eyelid. After all, for your lens, that line simply means oil and dirt. This can obstruct your vision and damage your lenses.
4. Preferably use hypoallergenic makeup and avoid oil-based beauty products to prevent grease on your lenses. Replace your mascara and eyeliner regularly! The brushes of your mascara, in particular, become a breeding ground for bacteria over time that you would rather not get near your lenses and eyes.

At what age can you start wearing contact lenses?

There is no strict age limit for starting to wear contact lenses. In principle, you can start as soon as a child is sufficiently independent and responsible to maintain the lenses. We generally assume that ten or twelve years is a good starting age.

TIP Not sure if your child is ready for contact lenses yet? Start with daily lenses; these require little maintenance and are ideal for part-time use.

Still a question?

Feel free to drop by and get answers to your lens questions! See you soon!