Ready to switch your glasses for contacts?

Below are few benefits of wearing contact lenses

  1. Natural Vision: Contacts provide a full field of vision with minimal distortion, allowing for clear and natural sight, especially in peripheral areas.

  2. Freedom of Movement: Contacts don’t fog up, slip, or get in the way, making them ideal for sports, exercise, and outdoor activities.

  3. Aesthetic Appeal: Contact lenses allow you to see without wearing frames, maintaining a more natural look.

  4. Better Compatibility with Sunglasses: Contacts make it easy to wear non-prescription sunglasses, giving more style and sun protection options.

  5. Special Vision Needs: Certain contacts, like toric or multifocal lenses, can correct astigmatism, presbyopia, and other specific vision needs more comfortably than glasses.

  6. Weather-Resistant: Contacts are unaffected by rain or cold, ensuring clear vision in various weather conditions.

  7. Convenient for Daily Life: Many users find contacts more comfortable and convenient for everyday life, especially with options like daily disposables for low maintenance.

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What to Expect at Your Contact Lens Exam & Fitting

A contact lens exam is a complete assessment of your eye health. Since contact lenses rest right on the eye, we carefully assess the eye’s surface for conditions that may affect contact lens wear, such as dry eye. We complete a series of tests, just like a routine eye exam.

Our approach is personalized. We take the time to understand your needs and preferences. We customize both your fit and prescription to help you feel comfortable and confident.

  • At CHOA, your eye care practitioner will examine your eyes and determine the right contact lens prescription. They will provide trial lenses for you to test. Then the doctor will observe how the lenses fit and make any needed adjustments. Once the fit is right, they will give you instructions on how to insert, remove, and care for the lenses. It's important to follow the instructions and attend follow-up appointments to ensure the health of your eyes and prevent issues like infections.

  • After your initial fitting, we’ll send you home with a trial pair of contact lenses. Testing your lenses in your everyday routine can help you assess their performance and comfort.

    For first-time users, we can provide training on proper insertion and removal techniques. This training can take about an hour and focuses on helping you feel confident with your lens care

  • We always schedule a follow-up appointment within a week to discuss your overall experience and evaluate your eye health. We can answer any questions you have or adjust your fit if necessary.

    We can finalize the prescription and order your lenses when you feel satisfied with your fit.

Types of Contact Lenses we offered

There are various types of contact lenses available, each designed to suit different vision needs, lifestyles, and eye health conditions. Here’s a breakdown of the main types:

1. Soft Contact Lenses

  • Daily Disposable: Worn once and discarded, ideal for convenience, minimal maintenance, and reducing the risk of infections.

  • Bi-Weekly or Monthly Disposable: Worn for 2 weeks or 1 month, requiring daily cleaning and storage. More economical for regular use.

  • Extended Wear: Designed for continuous wear, even overnight, for up to 6 days or more. These require special care to maintain eye health.

  • Toric Lenses: Soft lenses specifically designed to correct astigmatism with varying powers across the lens.

  • Multifocal/Bifocal Lenses: Provide multiple prescriptions in one lens, ideal for people with presbyopia to see both near and far distances.

2. Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses

  • Durable lenses that offer clearer vision for certain prescriptions. They’re often recommended for people with high astigmatism, keratoconus, or irregular corneas.

  • Require an adaptation period but are cost-effective due to their longevity and ability to be worn for up to 1-2 years with proper care.

3. Scleral Contact Lenses

  • Large-diameter lenses that vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera (white part of the eye). Used for patients with keratoconus, dry eye, or irregular corneal surfaces.

  • Known for high comfort and stability, offering clear vision and often prescribed when traditional lenses are uncomfortable.

4. Colored or Cosmetic Lenses

  • Available in both prescription and non-prescription forms to change the eye’s appearance. They can correct vision or serve purely for aesthetic purposes.

  • Must be used with care and under professional guidance to prevent eye infections.

5. Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) Lenses

  • Worn overnight to reshape the cornea temporarily, allowing for clear vision during the day without lenses or glasses. Primarily used for myopia control in children and teens.

6. Hybrid Contact Lenses

  • Combine the comfort of soft lenses with the clear vision of RGP lenses. They have a rigid center with a soft lens skirt and are ideal for people with astigmatism or irregular corneas.

7. Specialty Contact Lenses

  • Custom-made lenses for complex needs, like lenses tailored for high astigmatism, post-surgical corneas, or people with other eye conditions needing customized fits.

Choosing the right contact lens type depends on your prescription, eye health, lifestyle, and personal preferences.