Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are a popular choice for many individuals seeking an alternative to traditional eyeglasses. They can enhance both vision and convenience. They offer unrestricted movement and wide field of view, making them an excellent choice for athletes, active individuals, and anyone seeking greater flexibility in their daily activities. Many individuals also prefer the natural look of being glasses-free.

We provide Contact Lens Exams for may different types of contact lenses, including: soft contact lenses, multifocal contact lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, scleral lenses, and hybrid lenses. If you currently wear contact lenses or are considering them, please let us know when scheduling your appointment so we can provide you with a Contact Lens Exam. This is exam is much like a Comprehensive Eye Exam, but also includes a specific evaluation of the contact lenses to sure the comfort, vision, and fit of the lenses are ideal.

Which lens is right for you? Here are some options and the types of individuals who might benefit from each one:

  • General wearers: Suitable for those with simple refractive errors like nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia).

    Individuals seeking comfort: Often recommended for first-time contact lens users due to their comfort and ease of use.

    People with dry eyes: Some soft lenses are designed to retain moisture and are better for individuals with dry eye syndrome.

  • Presbyopia patients: Ideal for individuals experiencing difficulty focusing on near objects due to age-related changes in vision.

    People with varied vision needs: Suitable for those who need correction for both distance and near vision, allowing for seamless transition between different focal lengths.

  • People with higher prescriptions: Provide a larger range of correction for those with higher and more complex prescriptions.

    Individuals with astigmatism: Provide better optical quality to those with an irregular shape of the cornea.

    Keratoconus patients: Offer better vision correction for those with a conical cornea, as they create a smooth optical surface.

    Long-term lens wearers: Those who can adapt to the initial hardness and want lenses that provide sharp vision and higher durability.

  • Keratoconus patients: Excellent for those with significant corneal irregularities.

    Severe dry eye sufferers: Protect the cornea and keep it moist by creating a reservoir of tears.

    Post-surgical patients: Beneficial for those who have had corneal transplants or other surgeries affecting the cornea.

    Individuals with ocular surface disease: Provide comfort and protection for patients with conditions that damage the eye surface.

  • Astigmatic patients: Provide a balance of clarity and comfort for those with astigmatism.

    Keratoconus patients: Offer the optical benefits of RGP lenses while maintaining the comfort of soft lenses.

    People with lens discomfort: An option for those who struggle with traditional RGP lenses due to comfort issues.

    Active individuals: Suitable for those involved in sports or activities requiring stable vision correction.