Contact lenses in Reservoir
Contact lens fitting in Reservoir.
Contact lenses can be a practical alternative to glasses for work, sport and everyday life. At Reservoir Spectacles, 2C Edwardes Street, a fitting considers your prescription, eye health and routine so we can discuss suitable options.
New to contact lenses?
We can guide you through lens selection, fitting, safe handling and care. Contact lenses are not suitable for everyone, so the first step is an assessment of your vision, eyes and individual needs.
Before your visit
Getting ready for a contact lens fitting.
Bring what you use
Bring your current glasses. If you already wear contact lenses, bring their packaging and the care products you use, where practical.
Tell us your goals
Let us know whether you want lenses for daily wear, occasional activities or a particular task, and mention any dryness or discomfort.
Call before the appointment
Ask about the right appointment type, time needed and fees. We can also tell you whether to arrive wearing your current lenses.
New wearers can ask about handling practice and follow-up. The plan depends on your assessment; a glasses prescription alone does not tell us how a contact lens will fit.
A fitting is more than a prescription
What happens at a contact lens appointment?
Your glasses prescription is only one part of choosing a contact lens. A fitting may include:
- A discussion about how and when you would like to wear contact lenses
- An assessment of your vision, eye health and suitability
- Measurements used to select an appropriate lens
- Advice about lens options for your prescription and lifestyle
- Practical instruction on insertion, removal, cleaning and storage
- Follow-up to assess vision, comfort and the health of the front of the eye
If you are due for a broader vision and eye health assessment, learn more about our comprehensive eye tests in Reservoir.
Options for different needs
Which contact lenses might suit you?
Soft contact lenses
Soft lenses are commonly used for everyday or occasional wear. The most suitable wearing schedule and replacement cycle depends on your eyes, prescription and preferences.
Multifocal contact lenses
Multifocal designs may help suitable wearers who need support for both distance and near vision. A fitting allows us to assess the balance of vision and comfort.
More specialised needs
Some prescriptions or eye shapes need a more individual approach. We can assess your needs and explain the options that are appropriate for you.
For age-related near-focus changes, see our guide to presbyopia, reading glasses and multifocal contact-lens options.
Interested in overnight lenses or myopia-management options? Visit our Ortho-K page for a separate overview.
Comfort and safety
Good contact lens habits matter.
For a practical routine covering cleaning, cases, water, sleep and warning signs, read our contact lens care and hygiene guide.
Contact lenses sit directly on the eye, so hygiene, replacement schedules and follow-up care are important. Always follow the wearing and care instructions given for your particular lenses.
- Wash and dry your hands before touching your lenses
- Use the recommended contact lens solution—never tap water or saliva
- Do not sleep in lenses unless you have specifically been advised that your lenses are designed and suitable for overnight wear
- Remove lenses before showering or swimming
- Replace lenses and cases as instructed
- Attend recommended check-ups, even when the lenses feel comfortable
If an eye becomes sore, red or blurry
Remove the contact lens and leave it out. Seek urgent advice for pain, redness, light sensitivity, discharge or blurred vision. For significant pain, reduced vision or rapidly worsening symptoms, go to an emergency department, especially if prompt eye care is unavailable. For sudden or significant symptoms, see our Red Eyes guide and urgent eye care information.
Already wearing contact lenses?
Review comfort, vision and eye health.
If your lenses are uncomfortable, your vision has changed, or you are unsure whether your current care routine is right, bring your lenses, packaging and any solutions you use to your appointment where practical.
We will assess the issue and discuss suitable next steps without assuming that one lens type works for everyone.
Evidence-based patient information
Australian contact lens guidance.
Clinical information reviewed 30 September 2026. Search metadata and links reviewed 12 October 2026. For general patient guidance on contact lens fitting, hygiene and warning signs, see the Victorian Government’s Better Health Channel contact lens information and Healthdirect eye care advice. Optometry Australia also explains why contact lenses should stay out of the shower (PDF).
Contact lens fitting in Reservoir
Let’s find out what suits your eyes and your life.
Call Reservoir Spectacles to arrange the right appointment for your contact lens needs. You can also book a routine eye test online.
Referring a patient for assessment? See our information for referrers for contact and communication guidance.