After your contact lens fitting, ongoing care is essential to ensure your eyes remain healthy and comfortable. At Goldsmith & Harvey, we arrange follow-up appointments to check how your eyes are adapting to the lenses and to address any concerns. These reviews allow us to spot early signs of dryness, irritation, or fit issues before they become more serious. We also review your lens care routine and offer practical advice to help you maintain good hygiene and comfort. If your lifestyle or vision changes, we can reassess your lenses and recommend alternatives that better suit your needs. Our team encourages open communication, so you never feel unsure about your contact lens wear. Being based in the Asda Longwell Green Supercentre makes attending follow-ups simple and convenient. With consistent aftercare and professional support, we help you enjoy the freedom of contact lenses while protecting your eye health for the long term. Get in touch today.
Contact Lens Fitting In Bristol
At Goldsmith & Harvey, we offer professional contact lens fitting services designed to ensure comfort, clear vision, and long-term eye health. Based inside the Asda Longwell Green Supercentre in Bristol, we support patients with personalised fittings that match their prescription, lifestyle, and individual eye needs, all delivered in a calm and welcoming setting.
What Is Contact Lens Fitting and Why It Matters
Contact lens fitting is a specialist process that ensures your lenses sit correctly on the eye and provide safe, comfortable vision throughout the day. Unlike glasses, contact lenses rest directly on the surface of the eye, which means precision is essential. At Goldsmith & Harvey, we carefully measure the shape of your eyes, assess the health of the cornea, and evaluate how well your eyes produce tears. These factors all influence which lenses will work best for you. A proper fitting helps reduce the risk of irritation, dryness, and infection, while also improving visual clarity. Many people assume contact lenses are one-size-fits-all, but this is not the case. The wrong fit can lead to discomfort or long-term problems. Our role is to ensure your lenses feel natural, stay in place, and support healthy eyes. A thorough fitting lays the foundation for comfortable, confident contact lens wear.
Who Can Benefit From Contact Lens Fitting?
Contact lens fitting is suitable for both new and existing wearers. If you have never worn contact lenses before, a fitting allows us to assess whether they are right for you and which options suit your eyes and lifestyle. Many people choose contact lenses for sport, work, or social occasions, while others prefer them for everyday convenience. Existing wearers also benefit from regular fittings, especially if their prescription has changed or they are experiencing discomfort. At Goldsmith & Harvey, we often see patients who believe contact lenses are no longer suitable for them due to dryness or irritation. Advances in lens technology mean there are now options for people with astigmatism, dry eyes, and more complex prescriptions. A contact lens fitting ensures your lenses continue to meet your needs safely. Whether you wear lenses occasionally or every day, a professional fitting helps protect your eye health and maintain clear, comfortable vision.
What Happens During a Contact Lens Fitting?
During your contact lens fitting at Goldsmith & Harvey, we begin with a full assessment of your vision and eye health. We examine the surface of your eyes and measure how lenses will sit and move when you blink. Based on these findings, we recommend lenses that suit your prescription and lifestyle. You will have the opportunity to try the lenses so we can assess comfort and visual clarity. If you are new to contact lenses, we provide clear, patient guidance on how to insert and remove them safely, as well as how to care for them properly. We take time to ensure you feel confident before leaving the practice. For existing wearers, we review how your current lenses are performing and make adjustments if needed. Throughout the appointment, we explain everything in simple terms and encourage questions, ensuring you feel fully informed and supported.
Why Choose Goldsmith & Harvey?
At Goldsmith & Harvey, we pride ourselves on offering contact lens fittings that are both professional and personal. As an independent optician based inside the Asda Longwell Green Supercentre, we provide easy access, flexible appointments, and a friendly environment where patients feel at ease. Our optometrists have extensive experience fitting a wide range of contact lenses, from daily disposables to specialist lenses for more complex needs. We take the time to understand your lifestyle, work habits, and visual expectations, allowing us to recommend lenses that genuinely suit you. What sets us apart is our focus on long-term eye health rather than short-term convenience. We do not rush fittings or take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we carefully monitor how your eyes respond and make adjustments where needed. Choosing Goldsmith & Harvey means choosing expert care, clear advice, and a local team dedicated to your comfort and vision.
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We are ideally located in the Asda store centrally in Bristol.
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We offer personalised and caring eye care solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions from our thousands of happy customers from across the Bristol area.
We provide a wide range of contact lenses to suit various needs, including daily disposables, monthly, bi-monthly, and annual lenses. Our selection features options such as multifocal, toric, and colour-changing lenses from leading brands like Johnson & Johnson, Alcon (Ciba Vision), CooperVision, and Bausch & Lomb
Yes, we offer a trial system ideal for newcomers to contact lenses. For a small fee, you can experience wearing contact lenses during a trial period. Our fully trained team will guide you through the process, explaining how to use and care for them properly.
Absolutely. We offer contact lenses designed to correct various vision issues, including astigmatism (toric lenses) and presbyopia (multifocal lenses). Our opticians will help determine the best lenses for your specific requirements.
Yes, we provide contact lenses to suit all budgets, including monthly payment options. Our goal is to make vision correction accessible and affordable for everyone.
Contact lens aftercare is vital for maintaining eye health. We recommend annual check-ups to ensure your eyes remain healthy and to address any issues promptly. Our team is committed to providing ongoing support and advice for all contact lens wearers.
Yes, there are specific contact lenses designed for people with dry eyes. We offer a range of moisture-rich and breathable lenses that provide extra hydration and comfort. Our optometrists can assess your eye health and recommend the best lenses for your needs. Additionally, we can advise on lubricating eye drops and proper lens care to help manage dryness.