Contact lenses give millions of people the freedom they crave from eyeglasses. If you are tired of having to wear glasses, contacts may be a good alternative for you. If you’ve ever considered trying contacts, please book an appointment at our clinic for a comprehensive eye exam and contact lens fitting. Our optometrists and opticians will determine if contacts will work for you and your lifestyle, or help you find a suitable alternative if necessary.
Before being fitted with contact lenses, your optometrist will need to assess how strong your prescription is. This is done using a phoropter and autorefractor. Your optometrist will measure how your eyes focus when different lenses are placed in front of them. Once the level of correction you will need is determined, our optometrists will discuss your needs, lifestyle, and options with you to help you determine which style of contact lenses is best suited to your needs.
You have a wide variety of choices when it comes to contact lens styles. Our optometrists and optician are here to help you decide what will work best for you.
Soft contact lenses are popular because they tend to be more comfortable and are easier to get used to wearing than hard contact lenses. There are various types of soft contact lenses available.
Daily or weekly disposable contact lenses are designed to be worn for a specific amount of time and then discarded. The length of time they can be worn varies depending on the brand and style. These contacts are designed to be worn only during the day, so they need to be removed each night before you go to sleep.
Extended wear disposable contact lenses are designed to be worn for an extended amount of time and don’t need to be removed before you sleep. They are less common, however, since they increase the risk of getting a serious eye infection more than disposable contact lenses.
Toric contact lenses are designed to correct astigmatism and are designed for daily or extended wear. They are less effective than hard contact lenses, however, and also typically cost more than other soft contact lenses.
The most common type of hard contact lens is rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses. These lenses are made of plastic combined with other materials and generally provide clearer, sharper vision and last longer than soft contacts. However, these contact lenses have a longer adjustment period, making them a less than ideal choice for occasional contact lens wearers.
RGP contacts can be effective for patients with astigmatism, keratoconus, allergy sufferers, or who find their contact lenses are often covered in protein deposits.
We have a wide variety of contact lens styles and brands, so we can offer you the best solution to suit your needs. We offer soft lenses (daily or extended wear), RGP lenses, toric lenses, scleral lenses, or bifocal and multifocal lenses, and specialty contact lenses.
Book your eye appointment and contact lens fitting today and see what it’s like to be free from glasses.
Tired or heavy eyes and challenging environments are the number 1 complaints users have with contact lenses. Acuvue’s innovative HydraLuxe™ with tear like properties keep your eyes moisturized all day, leaving you feeling comfortable and able to focus. Performance and excellent vision give patients the peace of mind they need in a disposable lens.
ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ The Contact Lens That Knows Light™! These contacts are the first lens of their type to act like traditional transitions lenses- they darken when exposed to sunlight, ensuring all-day, anywhere comfort! These lenses also filter UV rays and harmful blue light, promoting long-lasting eye health.
Wearing lenses for month long stretches can be discomforting. Constantly using drops to rehydrate or even removing them is not an enjoyable experience. Acuvue’s HydraMax™ Technology helps maintain hydration levels from the start of the month until the end. Patients agree, Vita lenses provide superior comfort from week 1 to week 4.
AIR OPTIX COLORS offers a wide variety of colors, from subtle to vibrant effects. You will enjoy the stunning colors while feeling comfortable with their smooth surface technology. Every pair is breathable, which allows for healthy-looking eyes, whether with or without vision correction.
Inspired by the natural biology of the eye, BioTrue offers patients all day comfort and crisp, clear vision. Using the natural moisture levels of the eye and designed to mimic your own tear’s hydration on the surface of the lens, BioTrue Dailies have a 91% satisfaction rate with patients. Of course, High Definition Optics and UV protection come standard.
Excellent comfort until the end of the day with breathable construction. This lens is designed to provide a surface that’s over 80% water, mimicking the same as the surface of your eye. Dailies Total 1 provide a new era in daily disposables.
Precision Contact Lenses carry 34 years of quality and innovation with them. All of these special lenses are made to order, providing vision quality and comfort tailored to your exact needs.
No more compromising – there’s now a contact lens solution for those living with both astigmatism and presbyopia. The ULTRA Multifocal for Astigmatism is designed to provide all-encompassing vision correction, using the latest technology to address both multifocal and astigmatism vision needs. The result is a lens that feels comfortable and secure, while providing ground-breaking clarity for those with astigmatism and presbyopia.
Made from silicon hydrogel, the ULTRA Multifocal for Astigmatism lens combines Bauch + Lomb’s leading 3-Zone Progressive™ Design and OpticAlign® design to ensure consistent power, effortless transitions, and stability.
We’re conveniently located in the Strand offices between VAMPD and Pure Barre.
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