Existing lens wearers
You already wear contact lenses but find travel to a practice difficult. We review your prescription, check eye health and keep your supply on track at home.
Domiciliary contact lens care — Coventry & the Midlands
Contact lenses at home
First Care Optical fits, supplies and reviews contact lenses in your own home — ideal if you struggle to reach a high-street practice, live in a care home, or prefer familiar surroundings. Randy Bains, our GOC-registered optometrist, brings professional lens care to Coventry, Birmingham and the wider Midlands.
Home contact lens care
- GOC-registered optometrist
- NHS-funded home eye tests available
- Glasses supplied and fitted at home
- Care home and dementia experience
Who contact lenses at home are for
Domiciliary lens care suits patients and families who want professional fitting and supply without repeated trips to a practice — including older and housebound patients and care home residents.
New wearers
Trying lenses for the first time? We allow time for teaching safe insertion and removal, hygiene and aftercare — at your pace, with a relative or carer present if helpful.
Occasional wear
Some people want lenses for social events, sport or holidays rather than every day. We advise whether occasional wear is safe for your eyes and lifestyle.
Multifocal wearers
Reading and distance in one lens is possible for many patients. We fit multifocal and multifocal toric designs where clinically appropriate, including Menicon monthly and daily options.
Menicon lenses we fit and supply
We supply Menicon contact lenses and care products following a professional fitting or review at home. Lenses are not sold online — we recommend the right design for your eyes and arrange supply after your appointment.
Soft contact lenses
Soft lenses are comfortable for many wearers and suit daily, fortnightly or monthly replacement. We fit sphere, toric and multifocal designs across the Menicon soft range, including custom soft lenses when standard stock does not cover your prescription.
Miru 1 Month
Sphere, toric (astigmatism), multifocal and multifocal toric
Miru 1 Day Flatpack & Miru 1 Day UpSide
Sphere, toric and multifocal
Premio
Sphere and toric
Menicon custom soft lenses
Indivisual, Vintage and Niji designs for prescriptions outside standard ranges
Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses
RGP lenses are smaller, firm lenses that often give crisp, stable vision — especially with higher astigmatism. They are durable and can last longer than soft disposables when cared for properly. Fitting takes skill and follow-up; Randy will advise whether RGP wear is appropriate for your eyes and daily routine.
Menicon Z / EX aspheric
A widely used RGP design for clear distance vision
Menicon Z Alpha
RGP option within the Menicon Z family
Menifocal Z
Multifocal RGP for reading and distance
Comfort & Genius
Menicon RGP designs selected to match corneal shape and wearing goals
Menicon Z Progressive range
Progressive RGP options for varied viewing distances
Made-to-order (MTO) RGP
Spherical, toric, bitoric and bifocal designs made to your specification
RGP lenses need dedicated care products. We supply Menicare and Solocare solutions for rigid lenses, and will explain your daily cleaning and storage routine at your fitting.
Speciality lenses
Some eyes need bespoke designs — for keratoconus, irregular corneas, large diameters or overnight vision correction. These lenses are fitted carefully over several visits where needed, and we work with hospital teams when a referral is already in place.
Rose K2, Rose K2 XL & Rose K Soft
Lens designs for keratoconus and other irregular corneas
Time XL
Large-diameter lenses, including toric and multifocal options where suitable
Menicon Z Night & Bloom Night
Overnight lenses worn while you sleep to correct vision during the day
Irregular cornea & post-surgery fitting
Complex fits on referral — we assess suitability at home and plan follow-up with your existing care team
How it works
- Book a home visit — use our online booking calendar or call us to discuss whether a domiciliary lens appointment is appropriate.
- Eye examination and contact lens fitting or check by a GOC-registered optometrist, with time for handling tuition if you are new to lenses.
- Lenses delivered to your door once your specification is confirmed — alongside any spectacles you order from us.
- Regular aftercare checks at home. Optional six-monthly direct-to-door supply can be arranged when you are happy with your lenses.
Safe lens wear and professional standards
Contact lenses are fitted and supplied under the supervision of a GOC-registered optometrist. A valid contact lens specification and regular aftercare are required by law. If your eyes are red, painful or your vision is suddenly blurred, remove your lenses and seek urgent advice — do not wait for a routine appointment.
Lens fees are separate from domiciliary sight test charges. If lenses are not suitable, we can still help with glasses supplied and fitted at home.
Not sure which lens suits you? Contact us and we will advise.
Enquire about contact lenses at home
Tell us about the patient and the lenses you are interested in — soft, RGP or speciality. We will call or email you back. You can also call 07458 693608 or book online.
Contact lens FAQs
Can you fit contact lenses at home?
Yes. We carry portable equipment for sight testing and lens fitting in private homes and care homes across the Midlands. Suitability depends on your eye health and dexterity — we will advise honestly if spectacles are the safer option.
Can older people wear contact lenses?
Age alone is not a barrier. Many older patients wear lenses successfully when they have good hand care, motivation and suitable eyes. We allow extra time for teaching and reviews, and a carer can sit in during appointments.
Do you do multifocal contact lenses?
Yes. We fit multifocal and multifocal toric lenses where appropriate, including Menicon monthly and daily designs. Your optometrist will explain whether multifocal lenses are likely to work well for your prescription and daily tasks.
Can I get lenses delivered?
Yes. Once your contact lens specification is confirmed, we arrange delivery to your door. Many patients choose repeat supply at roughly six-monthly intervals after their aftercare check.
What if I have astigmatism?
Toric lenses correct astigmatism and are available across our Menicon monthly, daily and Premio ranges. Fitting toric lenses needs careful measurement — that is included in your home visit.
Do I need an eye test first?
You need an up-to-date sight test and contact lens specification before we can supply lenses. If you are due a test, we can combine a domiciliary sight test with fitting or review in the same visit where timing allows. See our home eye tests hub for NHS and private routes.
What are RGP lenses?
RGP (rigid gas permeable) lenses are firm, oxygen-permeable contact lenses. They are smaller than soft lenses and often give sharp, stable vision — particularly for higher astigmatism. They need a tailored fit and a dedicated care routine.
What lenses help keratoconus?
Keratoconus and irregular corneas often need speciality designs such as Rose K2, Rose K2 XL or Rose K Soft, or large-diameter lenses such as Time XL. Fitting is specialised; we assess whether domiciliary care is appropriate and plan follow-up visits at home.
Can I buy contact lenses online from you?
Please get in touch instead. We do not sell contact lenses online. Lenses are supplied only after a fitting or check by our GOC-registered optometrist, with a valid contact lens specification and planned aftercare.
Arrange contact lenses at home
Tell us about your prescription, mobility and whether you are new to lenses or an existing wearer. Book online or call 07458 693608 — we cover Coventry, Birmingham and the wider Midlands.