EYECARE SERVICES · CONCORD EYECARE
Contact lenses — more options than you think
We fit everything from everyday soft lenses to specialty contacts most practices don't offer. Some of them might surprise you.
Book a Fitting (02) 8765 9600Reviewed by Dr Mark Joung, B.Optom (Hons) UNSW · Last updated May 2026
Soft Contact Lenses
The everyday options
We fit daily disposables, monthly lenses, and toric lenses for astigmatism — the standard contact lens types most people are familiar with. Our primary range is CooperVision, with Acuvue, Alcon, and Bausch + Lomb available to order.
But standard soft lenses aren't always the best answer. If you have dry eyes, need reading correction, or want to ditch daytime lenses entirely — keep reading.
Beyond Standard Lenses
Three options you might not know about
Standard soft lenses aren't your only option. These three solve problems most people don't realise contacts can fix.
Worn overnight, removed in the morning. Clear vision all day without anything touching your eyes. Cheaper per day than daily disposable contact lenses from year three.
How Ortho-K works →vs ~$3.07 daily
disposables
Over 40 and think contacts can't help with reading? They can. Dr Joung wears them himself. Won't replace readers for fine print — but for everyday tasks, most patients are surprised.
Multifocal contacts →a candidate
Large-diameter rigid lenses that vault over the cornea and hold moisture against your eye. For keratoconus, high prescriptions, and severe dry eye.
Scleral lenses →on your eye
Fitting & Cost
What a fitting includes
A contact lens fitting is more than handing over a box. We check your corneal health, assess your tear film, select the right lens design, and teach insertion and removal if you're new to contacts.
Fitting fee: $150
Covers your consultation, trial lenses, insertion and removal teaching, follow-up visit, and any adjustments until we get it right.
Medicare rebate: If your prescription is ±5.00 or higher, or you have 3.00 dioptres or more of astigmatism, Medicare item 10921 applies and reduces your out-of-pocket cost.
Good to Know
A few things worth mentioning
Already wearing contacts?
If you want to switch to Concord Eyecare, you're welcome. We'll check your current lenses are still right and update your prescription if needed. No annual contact lens check fee for patients who purchase lenses through us.
Contact lenses for kids
For children with myopia, MiSight daily lenses are our first recommendation — designed to slow myopia progression. For kids with astigmatism or long-sightedness wanting contacts for sport, we fit standard soft lenses too.
Dry eyes?
We screen for dry eye at every contact lens fitting. If your tear film isn't ideal, we'll talk through realistic options — dailies for weekends, or treating the dry eye first.
Brands we stock
CooperVision is our primary range. Acuvue, Alcon, and Bausch + Lomb are available to order. We'll recommend based on your eyes, not brand preference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact lens questions
How much does a contact lens fitting cost?
$150, which covers your consultation, trial lenses, teaching, follow-up, and any adjustments. Medicare item 10921 may apply for complex prescriptions, reducing your out-of-pocket cost.
Can I get contacts without a fitting?
We don't recommend it. Contact lenses sit directly on your eye — a proper fit ensures they're safe, comfortable, and giving you the best vision. Even if you've worn contacts before, your eyes can change.
Daily or monthly — which is better?
Dailies are best for part-time wear, dry eyes, or convenience. Monthlies are more cost-effective for full-time wearers. We'll recommend based on your wear pattern and eye health.
Is Ortho-K really cheaper than dailies?
It can be. Daily disposables typically cost around $280 per quarter (~$3.07/day). Ortho-K works out to around $2.19/day in the first two years and ~$1.37/day from year three — and you don't wear any lenses during the day. The maths depends on your prescription and the daily lens brand.
Serving Sydney families: Concord · Drummoyne · Abbotsford · Burwood · Five Dock · Strathfield · Homebush · Rhodes
Ready to get fitted?
Book a contact lens fitting and we'll find the right lens for your eyes.
Book a Fitting (02) 8765 9600