What is a Contact Lense?
Contact lenses, or simply contacts, are thin lenses placed directly on the surface of the eyes. Contact lenses are ocular prosthetic devices used by over 150 million people worldwide, and they can be worn to correct vision or for cosmetic or therapeutic reasons.
Where Can I Buy Contact Lenses In South Africa?
The Contact Lens Lab of SA International
Address: 396 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4 pm ⋅ Opens 7 am Thu
Phone: +27 11 326 0245
EyeSupply
Address: 301 Dartfield Rd, Eastgate, Sandton, 2090, South Africa
Areas served: Free State and nearby areas
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4 pm ⋅ Opens 7:30 am Thu
Phone: +27 11 262 2437
Eye Online
Address: 61 Jagluiperd St, Pretoriuspark, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 72 230 1989
Spec-Savers Mall of the South
Address: Mall Of The South Corner of Kliprivier &, Swartkoppies Rd, Aspen Hills Nature Estate, Johannesburg, 2190, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 11 682 2716
Spec-Savers Mall of Africa
Address: Mall of Africa Corner of Lone Creek Crescent and, Magwa Cres, Midrand, 1686, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8 pm
Phone: +27 10 612 6440
Do I need a prescription for contact lenses in South Africa?
Contact lenses are medical devices, so you need a contact lens prescription in order to buy them, and your eye doctor is required to make sure that your vision examination for your contact lens prescription involves finding the right fit for your lenses.
Who is not eligible for contact lenses?
Not everyone who needs glasses wants to wear contacts, but nine out of 10 people who want to wear them can wear contacts.
However, contact lenses may not be a good option for people who: Have had repeated eye infections. Suffer from severe allergic reactions.
Does Specsavers make contact lenses?
Save with our online contact lens store
At Specsavers, we continuously strive to bring you the best pricing possible for all our products. That’s why we compare our pricing to the industry benchmark to ensure we are bringing not only the best contact lens products on the market, but also at the best prices.
How much are prescription glasses in South Africa?
How Much Does It Cost To Get Prescription Glasses? The cost of an appointment with your Optometrist plus a new pair of prescription glasses from your Optician can range from R2500 – R4500.
How long do contact lenses last?
Daily wear lenses should be replaced either every day, every week to two weeks, or monthly. Extended-wear lenses are prescribed less often, but they can be worn for up to a full month in some cases before they need to be replaced.