Contact Lens Services at SGLEH

Contact lenses provide a convenient and effective alternative to spectacles for correcting refractive errors.

Our clinic offers expert guidance and fitting for various types of contact lenses based on individual needs and eye health.

Types of Contact Lenses Available

• Soft contact lenses
• Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses
• Toric contact lenses for astigmatism
• Multifocal contact lenses for presbyopia
• Specialty lenses for irregular corneas

Benefits of Contact Lenses

• Clear and natural vision
• Wider field of view compared to glasses
• Greater comfort during daily activities and sports
• Cosmetic convenience without spectacles

Low Vision Care and Rehabilitation

Low vision refers to significant vision impairment that cannot be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. Patients with low vision can still benefit from specialised visual aids and rehabilitation strategies.

Our clinic focuses on improving the remaining vision and enhancing independence in daily life.

Conditions That May Cause Low Vision

• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Glaucoma
• Retinitis pigmentosa
• Advanced retinal diseases

Low Vision Aids and Support

• Magnifiers for reading and close work
• Specialised optical devices
• Electronic visual aids
• Training for better use of remaining vision

Why Choose Siliguri Greater Lions Eye Hospital (SGLEH)?

• Recognised as the Best Eye Hospital in North Bengal
• Expert contact lens fitting and vision assessment
• Specialised low vision rehabilitation services
• Advanced diagnostic and support technology
• Patient-focused care aimed at improving quality of life