FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is a contact specialist? What are Mr.Forte's qualifications as a contact lens specialist?
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Will I still need glasses if I wear contact lenses?
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What are Daily Disposable lenses and what are the benefits?
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I am at an age when I need a correction for both far and near. Do they make "Bifocal" contact lenses?
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I have astigmatism, am I a candidate for contact lenses?
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Can I play sports with my contact lenses on?
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Is Laser vision correction available at Greenwich Ophthalmology?
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How do I go about getting fit or re-fit for contact lenses?
Mr.Forte is a licensed optician in Connecticut and New York. He is a Fellow of the Contact Lens Society of America and has a Master's in Contact Lens Technology from that organization. He has an "Advanced Certification as a Contact Lens Technician" from the National Contact Lens Examiners. His speaking credentials can be seen if you "google" him (Joe Forte Optician). He has been with GOA since 2010. Prior to that he was in practice at Bronxville Eye Associates.
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Contact lenses may be worn most of the day. You should never sleep with any contact lenses. Although you have the convenience of not needing your glasses to see, a pair of glasses should be available for times when you may not feel like wearing your lenses. Other reasons for having a pair of glasses are if you tear a lens, seasonal allergies that may affect your ability to wear your lenses or if you are traveling and lose a lens. Glasses are also a fashion accessory.
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Disposable contact lenses are soft contact lenses that are replaced on a daily basis and are never to be worn a second time. The recommended wearing time will be determined by your eye care professional. The benefit of replacing contact lenses on a frequent basis is to prevent discomfort, dryness, blurred vision and allergic reactions that can result form a buildup of protein and lipid deposits on the lenses. Make an appointment today with Joe Forte our contact lens specialist to be refit with the latest Daily Disposable modality.
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Yes. "Multifocal" contact lenses are available in daily, monthly, and quarterly soft lenses. They are also available in Gas Permeable lenses and work very well. See our contact lens specialist, Joe Forte for a screening/consultation. He will go over every option with you in person. He can be reached at 203-869-3082.
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Absolutely! We have daily, bi-weekly, monthly, and custom lenses for our astigmatic patients. Please call our contact lens specialist, Joe Forte, to discuss your many options.
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Contact lenses are a great option for vision correction when playing sports. You must wear protective eyewear for your particular sport.
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Yes. Laser Vision correction is available at GOA. Call Stacey today at 203-961-1488 for a no cost consultation with Suresh Mandava,M.D.
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Call us today and make an appointment with our contact lens specialist, Joe Forte. He will discuss all available options with you in person after a brief vision screening.
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