Contact Lenses

Are you thinking of trying contact lenses? With all of the healthly and convenient options available today, almost anyone can wear contact lenses. Some people find that wearing contact lenses is better for their lifestyles, while others find them cumbersome and enjoy the ease of wearing eyeglasses.

If you're interested in wearing contacts, the first step is to have a contact lens examination to see if you are a good candidate. A contact lens exam is meant specifically to evaluate your suitability to wear contact lenses.

If you currently wear contact lenses, please wear them in to the office for your visit. Also, please bring your backup glasses with you. If you are a new patient, please bring information (boxes) of your current contact lens design. This will greatly help us as we evaluate the fitting of your lenses and how those lenses are affecting your eyes.

Choosing Contact Lenses:
There are two major groups of contact lenses: soft contact lenses and rigid gas permeable contact lenses. Soft contact lenses are extremely thin and comfortable to wear. They are made mostly of water, which is why they are soft. Rigid gas permeable contact lenses are made of hard plastic that gives crisp, clear vision and corrects most vision problems. They are durable and last considerably longer than soft contact lenses.

The more common types of Contact Lenses are listed below:
* One day disposable Contact Lenses
* Two week, one month, and three month Disposable Contact Lenses
* Color Contact Lenses
* Toric (astigmatism) Lenses
* Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses
* Monovision Contact Lenses
* Bifocal Contact Lenses

Please note that specialized contact lens fitting is also available. This includes cases such as keratoconus, dry eye, previous hard-to-fit, post RK, post LASIK to name a few.