Night Lenses: A New Way to See Clearly
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When it comes to correcting your vision, you’ve got four main choices: glasses, daytime contact lenses, laser eye surgery, and night lenses. Glasses are simple but not always ideal for sport or active lifestyles. Daytime contact lenses offer freedom but can cause dryness or irritation. Laser eye surgery provides long-term correction, but it’s permanent and not suitable for everyone.
Night lenses offer a fourth option — a natural, non-surgical way to wake up each morning with clear vision.
What Are Night Lenses?
Night lenses are specially designed contact lenses worn overnight. While you sleep, they gently reshape the front surface of your eye, temporarily correcting your short-sightedness (myopia). When you wake up, you simply remove them and enjoy clear, natural vision throughout the day — without glasses or daytime contact lenses. They’re safe, reversible and highly effective. The technology is called orthokeratology (often shortened to Ortho K), but most people simply call them night lenses because that’s exactly what they do.
Why People Love Night Lenses
Night lenses give you all-day visual freedom. You can exercise, play sports, travel, or work without worrying about steamed-up glasses or dry contact lenses. Because you only wear the lenses at night, your eyes stay hydrated and comfortable during the day — even in dry or air-conditioned environments. They’re also a great option for people who struggle with dry eyes due to daytime contact lens wear.
Perfect for Every Lifestyle
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Children and Teenagers – Clear daytime vision with the added benefit of myopia control.
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Active Adults – Ideal for people with energetic jobs or outdoor hobbies.
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Sports and Fitness – Great for footballers, gym users, runners and cyclists.
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Watersports and Holidays – No more lost contact lenses or sand irritation.
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Dry Eyes – No daytime contact lenses, so less dryness and discomfort.
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Long-Term Eye Health – Reduces daily lens wear and supports healthier eyes.
Myopia Control
One of the biggest advantages of night lenses is their proven ability to slow down myopia progression, especially in children and teenagers.
Short-sightedness often worsens because the eye continues to elongate during childhood. Night lenses gently reshape the cornea and alter how light focuses inside the eye — reducing the stimulus that drives this elongation. This helps to slow down the rate at which a child’s vision deteriorates.
Parents across the UK are increasingly choosing night lenses as a safe, non-invasive option to support their child’s eyesight. They provide crisp daily vision for school and activities, while also helping to protect long-term eye health.
Adults benefit too — night lenses offer the same comfort and freedom, with the added reassurance of a healthier vision strategy.
Famous Faces Who Use Night Lenses
Night lenses are trusted by many athletes and professionals who need clear, reliable vision without compromise.
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Verity Roberts, professional swimmer – Trains and competes without fear of losing lenses in the water.
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Curtis Coulter, international athlete – Relies on night lenses for irritation-free clarity during intense training.
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Troy Gibson, triathlete – Enjoys sharp, consistent vision from morning swims to evening runs. Their experiences show how night lenses can enhance performance, comfort and confidence in everyday life.
How Night Lenses Work
Night lenses reshape your cornea while you sleep. The effect lasts around 24 hours, giving you clear vision throughout the day. The process is entirely reversible — if you stop wearing them, your eyes gradually return to normal within a few days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are night lenses safe?
Yes. When fitted correctly and cared for properly, night lenses are very safe and use highly breathable materials.
How quickly do they work?
Most people notice improvement after the first night, with full correction usually achieved within a week.
Can children wear night lenses?
Absolutely. They are one of the most effective methods for slowing myopia progression.
How long does the effect last?
One night’s wear typically gives you clear vision for the entire day.
Are they comfortable?
Most people barely notice them. They’re worn with your eyes closed, so comfort is generally excellent.
A Clear Choice
If you’re short-sighted, struggle with dry eyes, or want the freedom of clear vision without glasses or daytime contact lenses, night lenses could be the perfect solution. They are easy to use, non-invasive and fit naturally into your lifestyle.
Find out more by calling Cranford Opticians on 020 8759 9395 and take the next step toward clearer, more comfortable vision.
OUR CLIENTS SAY
People often don’t realise that their vision can be improved. I had been with my optician for 10 years before I switched to Cranford Opticians. New contact lenses were suggested at my first appointment. The lenses are much more comfortable and my vision is now so much better. I know that my eye care is in safe hands.
What a great service, really personalised. Nila allowed me to trial contact lenses. She didn’t make me feel silly putting in the lenses. She was really patient with me. I never felt rushed felt listened to and very supported. The staff that work with Nila are really pleasant and professional. I have worn glasses on and off for a number of years, the off depending on the optician, I always had the suspicion that they had targets to meet, I found that Nila would not prescribe unless necessary. I would really recommend Cranford Opticians for the personal professional touch, whose ethos is the need of the client, not profit.
Ideally located near the Heathrow airport in the London Borough of Hounslow, Cranford Opticians can be easily reached from Twickenham, Feltham, Richmond , Teddington, Whitton, Hayes, Heston, Harlington, Southall, Staines, Ashford, Stanwell, Sunbury and many other areas in London and Surrey.