FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What are disposable contact lenses and what are the benefits?
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I have astigmatism, am I a candidate for contact lenses?
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Will I still need glasses if I wear contact lenses?
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Is it difficult to care for your contact lenses when removing them?
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My contact lens prescription is expired. What do I do?
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What about laser surgery to correct my vision?
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Do colored contact lenses really change eye color?
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I need reading glasses or a bifocal. Are there bifocal contact lenses available?
Disposable contact lenses are soft contact lenses that are replaced frequently. The recommended wearing time will be determined by the manufacturer and 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. Our practice will provide the options and help you in choosing the appropriate frequency for you.
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There are various types of hard and soft contact lenses that are available to correct astigmatism. Your doctor will determine which contact lenses are available to provide you with the best correction.
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Contact lenses may be worn most of the day and be the primary correction you have. 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 includes if you tear a lens, run out of lenses, or suffering from eye conditions such as seasonal allergies, pink eyes and scratched corneas that may affect your ability to wear your lenses.
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There are many choices available in lens cleaning and disinfecting. A popular choice is a one-bottle solution that is used to rinse, clean, disinfect and remove protein.
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Contact lenses are a medical device regulated by the FDA, and prescriptions are recommended by federal laws to be evaluated and renewed annually by a licensed eyecare professional. However due to changing COVID-19 protocols, please contact us or your primary eyecare provider regarding contact lens renewals.
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Laser vision correction is available for both nearsighted and farsighted patients. The surgery is performed by an Ophthalmologist and often working in conjunction with an optometrist for pre and post care. Our practice can provide more information regarding the benefits and risks associated with laser vision correction.
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FDA approved colored contact lenses are available in different fits, colors, and shades. Some can enhance a naturally lighter-colored eye while others can change eye color appearance to many differnet colors. As with any new contact lens fitting, your doctor will need to perform a thorough assessment of your eye. Once fitted properly and used as directed, colored contact lenses can be safe and fun.
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Special bifocal contact lenses are available in both soft and hard lenses. Several manufacturers have recently introduced disposable bifocal contact lenses. As an alternative, your eye care professional may choose to fit you with a system called monovision whereby one eye is fit with a distant lens and the other with a reading lens.
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