Contact Lenses


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	Contact Lenses

For those patients who prefer contact lenses, the doctors at Eye Excellence are experienced in routine and specialized contact lens fittings, using computerized corneal topography. Our complete line of contacts include soft daily-wear disposable and extended wear disposable, colored soft disposable lenses, soft toric lenses to correct astigmatism, gas permeable, bifocals (soft and gas permeable), cosmetic colored, and specialty contact lenses.


	Reasons to consider Contact Lenses


	Vision is more "natural" with contact lenses and can provide better peripheral vision.


	Contacts are usually better for the patient that has an active lifestyle.

	Ability to change Eye Color with colored contacts.


	Using optical equipment like cameras or microscopes is much easier with contacts.


	Lens Types

	Daily disposable soft lenses designed to be worn for a one day, discarded at night


		Advantages

	No lens care is required Assures fresh and clean lenses when replaced-good ocular health Good for active lifestyles


	Bi-weekly/Monthly soft lenses replaced every two weeks, monthly or quarterly


	Requires simplified cleaning and disinfections-good for ocular health Available in spherical, torics that correct astigmatism, and bifocals Also available in various colors Spare lenses conveniently on hand


	Extended-wear disposable lenses available for overnight wear from one to 30 days and then discarded


	New lenses can now be prescribed for continuous night and day for 30 days Requires little or no cleaning Spare lenses conveniently on hand


	Gas Permeable (GP) made of flexible plastics that allow oxygen to pass through to the eyes


	Excellent vision Correct most vision problems Easy to put on and to care for Durable with a relatively long life (2-3 years) Available in tints for handling purposes Bifocals, daily-wear, extended-wear designs available Lens of choice for corneal transplant patients, keratoconus patients or for any induced irregular corneal astigmatism


	Hybrid Lenses


	Offer the best of both worlds The soft skirt offers all day comfort while the “breathable” rigid center keeps the eyes healthy while providing crisp, clear vision... even at night


	Contact Lenses can help you avoid Bifocal Glasses!

While many wearers are quite pleased with their bifocal contact lenses, others find themselves either unable to adjust to the lenses or dissatisfied with the vision they provide. Your vision and your specific near visual needs are important in determining whether bifocal contact lenses make sense for you. With bifocal contacts, a strong desire to wear contact lenses is often the deciding factor between success and failure.

Monovison: It means wearing a contact lens for near vision on one eye and, if needed for distance vision on the other eye. Most people adapt well to monovision, others do not like the loss of binocular vision it causes.

Bifocal contact lenses: Bifocal contact lenses are available in both soft and gas permeable lenses. Simultaneous and Segmented lenses are two different designs of bifocal lenses that provide distance and near vision in one lens. There is an adaptation period from one day to two weeks on these lenses, but if it works, it provides comfortable, binocular vision at distance and near.

*Alternative treatments for presbyopia include a combination of contact lenses and glasses, or your doctor may also prescribe bifocal soft or gas permeable contact lenses.


	Which is the Right Contact Lens for You? Doctors at Eye Excellence will evaluate your eyes to determine which lens is right for you, and will take into account your special needs such as irregular corneas, dry eyes, a desire for color change or the need for overnight wear. Some specialty contact lenses include: Colored Soft Contact Lenses – whether you wish to enhance your eye color, or change it for an entirely new look, we can provide just the right lenses for any occasion.



	Bifocal Soft Contact Lenses:


	Bifocal Rigid Gas Permeable Lens:


	SynergEyes® Hybrid Contact Lenses – provide Comfort and Exceptional Vision

Links:

Gas Permeable Contact Lenses: http://www.contactlenses.org/

Synergeyes: http://www.synergeyes.com/patient.html

Freshlook: http://www.us.cibavision.com/lenses/freshlook_cosmetic.shtml

Eye Infections and Contact Lens Solutions: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety/041006-keratitis.html