Contact Lens Products

Soft Contact Lenses
Corneal Refractive Therapy (orthokeratology) rigid lenses

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. Will I still need glasses if I wear contact lenses?
  2. What are Disposable lenses and what are the benefits?
  3. I need reading glasses or a bifocal. Are there bifocal contact lenses available?
  4. I have astigmatism, am I a candidate for contact lenses?
  5. Can I play sports with my contact lenses on?
  6. Is it difficult to care for your contact lenses when removing them?

Will I still need glasses if I wear contact lenses?

Contact lenses may be worn most of the day and some may even sleep in some. 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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What are Disposable lenses and what are the benefits?

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 can provide the options and help you in choosing the appropriate frequency for you.

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I need reading glasses or a bifocal. Are there bifocal contact lenses available?

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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I have astigmatism, am I a candidate for contact lenses?

Lenses that correct astigmatism are available in both soft and hard lenses and are now available in a disposable wearing schedule.

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Can I play sports with my contact lenses on?

Contact lenses are a great option for vision correction when playing sports. Contact lenses are stable and do not interfere with your game.

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Is it difficult to care for your contact lenses when removing them?

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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Services
At Rising Star Optometry, we provide specialized, personal eye care based on cutting-edge science and years of clinical experience. We help patients achieve their highest potential by managing many eye conditions that are not addressed in standard optometric or ophthalmologic exams. This includes many learning-related vision problems such as strabismus, convergence insufficiency, tracking, and dyslexia. Our practice is designed to provide a relaxed, positive, and nurturing atmosphere.  We ensure plenty of time to answer your questions. Dr. Shumaker has worked the past decade and more in the fields of neuro-optometry and learning-related vision problems. Additionally, Dr. Negin manages the full spectrum of eye conditions and utilizes the most advanced lenses and contacts to find you the right corrective solution for work, sport, and leisure. We welcome patients of all ages to our practice, which is equipped with the latest technology to ensure a truly comprehensive eye exam.