Contact Lenses

Millions of people wear contact lenses to help them see clearly. We’ve seen many advancements in lens materials and designs over the years. If you have tried contacts in the past, but stopped due to discomfort or poor quality, it may be time to try again. Your doctor will help select the best option for your eyes! We have a variety of options for your specific type of prescription correction, tear production, lifestyle, and more.

Disposable contact lenses are a popular choice for those who prefer a low-maintenance option for correcting vision. Made to be used once and then discarded, these lenses eliminate the need for daily cleaning, reducing the risk of eye infections associated with improper lens care. They are available in various wearing schedules, including daily, weekly, and monthly disposables, to suit different preferences and lifestyles. Moreover, disposable lenses offer the advantage of consistent visual clarity and comfort, as each new pair is free from the deposits and wear that can accumulate over time on reusable lenses.

Soft contact lenses are made from hydrophilic (water-loving) plastics that absorb water, making them flexible and allowing oxygen to pass through to the cornea, ensuring eye health and comfort. They are designed to conform to the eye's surface, offering a natural, comfortable fit, which makes them an ideal choice for many, including those new to contact lenses. Soft lenses are available in a variety of types, including daily disposables, extended wear, and toric lenses, catering to a wide range of vision correction needs, including astigmatism and presbyopia. Their versatility and ease of use have made soft contact lenses a favored option for both occasional and regular wearers seeking convenience without compromising on vision quality.

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP), or just Gas Permeable (GP) lenses are sometimes mistaken for old-fashioned lenses. The old hard contact lenses that people know are rarely used today. RGP lenses are more pliable, more comfortable, and they allow oxygen to the cornea. Gas permeable lenses also allow more oxygen to the cornea than traditional soft contact lenses. They do not change their shape when you blink or move your eyes because they are rigid. This means they offer sharper vision than soft contacts. They are much more durable than soft lenses. Because they do not contain water, proteins and lipids do not adhere to them like they can do with soft lenses. RGP lenses also come in many bifocal and multifocal designs.

The biggest disadvantage of RGP lenses is that patients need to get used to them. They are not immediately comfortable like soft lenses. RGP lenses take three to four days for patients to adapt to them. They need to be worn regularly (although not every day) to achieve optimal comfort. They are smaller in size so they can dislodge from the eye more easily than soft lenses.