Research has shown that contact lens wear significantly improves quality of life in children, teens and adults. The safety and efficacy of professionally fit and properly managed contact lens wear has been well established, and the materials and optics employed in contact lens technology have improved dramatically over the past decade . Specialised contact lenses such as orthokeratology and rigid gas permeable lenses can be fit in a highly customised process to control myopia, treat corneal abnormalities such as keratoconus, or manage ocular surface disease. Book a contact lens consultation at Onèj Optometry to discuss your visual needs, and understand what type of contact lens wear might suit you. Read More.

Contact lenses improve field of view, eliminate problems associated with spectacle wear such as lens fogging in hot weather, reduce discrepancies in magnification with anisometropia (different prescriptions in each eye), and allow for variation in cosmetic appearance. They also have added benefits of supplementary UV protection, and proven improved performance in a wide range of sporting activities. Research has shown that therapeutic contact lens fitting in low vision patients can improve visual and social experiences.

The advanced corneal topography utilised at Onèj Optometry allows for intricate mapping of the cornea together with advanced ocular surface and tear film analysis, facilitating precision fitting of contact lenses. 

Nicola’s inspiration for entering into the profession of optometry was her uncle John Mountford, a beloved retired Brisbane optometrist who is renowned worldwide for his advances in contact lens design and fitting. During her university years, Nicola worked alongside John at his practice in Queen St Mall, and was privileged to learn from him.