Contact Lenses
Contact lenses, when used properly, are very convenient, and with the latest advancements in technology, they are extremely comfortable. Most of the time, you will hardly know you are wearing them, though you will certainly notice how clear and accurate your vision is. Contact lenses are small lenses worn on the surface of the eye, or cornea, to correct vision.
We will discuss the option that is best for you. Many patients choose contact lenses for their primary vision correction and glasses as a backup option. Many patients who wear glasses have activities and events where they would rather not wear their glasses and they choose contact lenses for these times. Contact lenses have certainly advanced, so even if you've been unable to wear contact lenses in the past, ask our team about scheduling a contact lens exam if you're interested!
Types of Contact Lenses
There are contact lenses available for almost everyone. Many of our patients were told in the past that they could not wear contacts, or they tried unsuccessfully to wear contact lenses. You owe it to yourself to see what is new. We carry many options, and promise to do our best in selecting contact lenses that you will love wearing. Choose from the following list for a brief look at some of the options available.
Disposable Soft Lenses
Disposable soft lenses are very popular, and for good reason! These lenses are worn for a period of time and then thrown away. These lenses may be designed to last for one day (daily disposable contact lenses), 1-2 weeks, or 1 month. No matter your lifestyle, there is an option for you!
Colored Soft Contact Lenses
Interested in a new look? Then tinted soft lenses might be a good fit! With tinted soft lenses, you can change or enhance your eye color. Even if you do not need corrective lenses, you can use "plano" colored contacts to change your eye color. It is important to be fitted by an eye doctor for colored contact lenses even if you do not need a prescription; wearing the wrong style can permanently damage your eyeball, even leading to blindness!
Toric Soft Contact Lenses
Toric lenses are used to correct astigmatism. Astigmatism is a vision condition where an irregularly shaped cornea affects the vision. In the past, the only options for those with astigmatism were either glasses or hard gas permeable contact lenses. But toric lenses, which are lenses with a special shape, now offer an alternative! Don't let having astigmatism keep you from asking about contact lens options!
Multifocal ("Bifocal") Soft Contact Lenses
Recent technology has greatly improved bifocal soft lenses. Many patients past their 40s who need bifocals glasses can now enjoy the comfort and benefits of soft contact lenses. Ask your doctor to see if this would be a good fit for you! Our doctors utilize both multifocal and monovision fitting techniques, depending on patient needs.
Extended Wear Soft Contact Lenses
While it's unlikely you will find an eye doctor that loves having their patients sleep in contact lenses, we recognize there is that need/desire for some patients. Some of these lens materials can be worn up to 30 days, day and night, without removal depending upon the lens material and your doctor's recommendations. If you know you're going to sleep in your contact lenses, your doctor needs to know that information to help you safely achieve your goals!
Please visit our specialty contact lens page to learn more about hard contact lens options.
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