Tina Patel

Contact Lens Optician

Tina Patel is a qualified Contact Lens Optician at Feel Good Contacts and a member of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). Tina is registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) and adheres to their guidelines. She achieved a BSc (Hons) in Optical Management in 2002 from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge and qualified as a Dispensing Optician. In 2007, Tina went on to qualify as a Contact Lens Optician. With over 25 years of experience in the optical industry, she has worked for a leading high street optician where she would fit and prescribe suitable contact lenses, and contact lens solutions to customers. Tina also currently teaches at City, University of London.

How to get a lost or stuck contact lens out of your eye

Getting a contact lens stuck in your eye is something that happens very rarely, and it can be an uncomfortable and annoying experience. One of the most common reasons for lenses getting stuck is dryness in the eye. Usually, it’s the soft contact lenses that tend to get stuck compared to the gas-permeable ones. Here’s a helpful guide with easy-to-follow steps for removing both soft and rigid gas-permeable lenses, along with some easy tips to help prevent your lenses from getting stuck in your eyes.

How to take out contact lenses

The number of people wearing contact lenses is growing by the day. According to Statista, in 2024, over 5.9 percent of people in the UK and Ireland wore daily disposable lenses. While this significant number highlights the prevalence of contact lens use as a popular choice, some people find it a bit challenging when it comes to removing their contact lenses.

A Guide to Different Types of Contact Lenses

Contact lenses have been widely adopted by people worldwide to feel more active, comfortable and stylish, while enjoying perfect vision. However, there are many people who are afraid to take the leap of faith or wonder if they’re wearing the right contact lenses. Before you schedule an appointment with your optician to find out more, why not do a little homework on the different types of contact lenses and discover what each type of lens has to offer?