Contact Lens Fitting at Home

First Care Optical provides contact lens fitting and aftercare at home for suitable patients who struggle to attend a high-street optician due to mobility, health, or care needs, and may already receive home eye tests or ongoing domiciliary eye care.

Our domiciliary contact lens service is tailored for patients who are housebound, live in care homes, or require ongoing follow-up and support in their own environment.

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Who Is Suitable for Contact Lens Fitting at Home

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Patients may be suitable for contact lenses at home if they:

  • Are housebound due to mobility issues or health conditions

  • Live in care homes or supported living settings

  • Have difficulty accessing a practice for aftercare reviews

  • Already wear contact lenses and require ongoing support

Our optometrist will assess clinical suitability during the visit and discuss options that best match a patient’s visual needs and lifestyle.

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What Happens During a Contact Lens Fitting at Home

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During a home contact lens fitting, our qualified optometrist will bring all necessary equipment to:

  • Assess visual needs and prescription accuracy

  • Introduce appropriate contact lens options

  • Teach insertion, removal, cleaning, and safety techniques

  • Arrange ongoing aftercare and reviews

We tailor each visit to ensure comfort and confidence with contact lens wear, particularly where attending a practice for regular checks is not feasible, and would benefit from domiciliary eye care.

Aftercare and Ongoing Support

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Contact lens wear requires follow-up care to ensure eye health and comfort. As part of our domiciliary contact lens service, we can provide:

  • Regular aftercare reviews

  • Advice on handling and hygiene

  • Management of common contact lens issues

  • Adjustments and testing as needed

This service is designed to provide continuity of care in the patient’s own setting.

Private Contact Lens Fitting and NHS

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Contact lens fitting and aftercare are usually provided on a private basis, as contact lenses are not typically NHS-funded at home. (NHS funderd home eye tests remain available where eligibility criteria are met. Note we can provided Private home eye tests if eligibility is not met.)

Fees depend on factors such as:

  • Whether the patient is a new or existing contact lens wearer

  • The type of contact lenses required

  • The level of assessment and aftercare needed

Our team will explain any costs clearly and answer questions before arranging a visit.

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We provide contact lens fitting and aftercare within care homes and organisations for suitable residents who are unable to attend a high-street optician. This service is designed to support continuity of eye care for residents who already wear contact lenses, or where contact lenses are clinically appropriate.

Our domiciliary approach ensures contact lens care is delivered safely, professionally, and with minimal disruption to residents and care-home routines.

Areas We Cover

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We offer contact lens fitting and aftercare at home across the Midlands, including Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton, Nrthampton and surrounding areas. Visits can also be arranged Uk-wide by agreement.

Arrange a Contact Lens Fitting at Home

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If you or a family member are interested in contact lens fitting or aftercare at home, please contact First Care Optical. We are happy to discuss suitability, answer questions, and arrange a convenient home visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Contact lenses can be fitted at home for suitable patients who are unable to attend a high-street optician. Suitability is assessed clinically during the visit.

  • Contact lenses at home may be suitable for patients who are housebound, live in care homes or supported living settings, or require ongoing aftercare that is difficult to access in practice.

  • Contact lens fitting and aftercare are usually provided as a private service. Costs vary depending on lens type and clinical requirements, and will be explained before proceeding.

  • Aftercare includes follow-up reviews, checking lens comfort and vision, monitoring eye health, and providing advice on handling, hygiene, and replacement schedules.

  • In some cases, yes. Care home residents may be suitable for contact lenses where it is clinically appropriate and where handling and aftercare can be safely supported.