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We are proud to provide advanced expertise in contact lens and laser
correction. State-of-the-art technology and our doctors' years
of experience join together to make sure the correct treatment
is selected for your unique ocular condition. Our office often
serves as a site for contact lens related research studies. The
following list provides information on the available options.
Disposable
(Frequent Replacement) Soft Lenses
A dirty contact lens isn’t
comfortable, is harder to see through and is a threat to eye
safety. This is particularly a
problem with soft lenses, which coat more quickly than GP lenses.
Enter the disposable soft lens! By putting a fresh lens in at
frequent intervals, the lenses feel better, provide better vision
and are safer to wear. Virtually all soft lenses fit today are
designed to be replaced a some frequent interval, be it monthly,
every two weeks or every day!
One Day (Single Use) Soft Lenses
One day lenses are the ultimate in eye health and convenience.
Putting a fresh, clean lens on the eye reduces risk of infection
and eye irritation. Since no solutions are needed, there’s
no need to worry about potential sensitivities to chemicals
in care products. One day lenses have even received FDA approval
as treatment for ocular allergies!
Late breaking news: One day lenses are now available for those
with mild to moderate degrees of astigmatism and those needing
bifocal correction.
The convenience of care-free wear combined with free express
delivery of lenses to your office or home makes this form of
contact lens correction not only the safest, it’s the easiest.
Wear them a day, then throw them away!
Ideal Candidates for the one day lens include those who:
- Wear contact lenses on an occasional basis
- Find contact lens care systems a hassle
- Have a fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle
- Experience dryness or discomfort with other lenses
- Have a sensitivity to contact lens solutions
- Have a history of lens coating
- Work in a dirty environment
- Want the ultimate in convenience!
Continuous Wear (30 Day) Lenses
Tired of your glasses always fogging up and getting in the way?
Afraid of the cost and safety of laser vision correction? Sick
and tired of fooling with your contact lenses every day? Continuous
wear contact lenses to the rescue!
Highly oxygen permeable contact lens materials in both soft
and GP designs are now available and are safe to wear, with proper
fitting and monitoring, for up to 30 nights of continuous wear.
The front surface of the eye (the cornea) needs oxygen from
the
atmosphere to stay healthy. These lenses allow six times more
oxygen to pass through them compared to other lenses on the
market. That’s a huge leap forward!
Skill in fitting and proper follow-up are essential to safe
and successful continuous wear. We were fortunate to serve
as FDA
investigators for these lenses prior to their approval, so
we’ve
had years of experience in fitting these lenses successfully.
Convenience and safety...what else can you ask for? Call
us at 594-2271 or e-mail us at appointments@athenseyecare.com to schedule an appointment to see if you are an appropriate candidate.
Colored Contact Lenses
Tinted contact lenses are now available
in a large variety of colors. Want to change your look? Want
to vary your eye color
with your mood or the outfit you’re wearing that day? Do
you want a lens that’s easier to see while handling? If
you answered yes to any of these questions, colored lenses may
be for you. Go to www.acuvue.com and click on “Take the
Test” to
find out what lens colors might be best for you. Then tell us
when you schedule your appointment for an evaluation!
Multifocal Contact Lenses
People that need bifocal correction can
wear contact lenses too! Bifocal, or more precisely, multifocal,
lenses are available
in both soft and GP designs.
If you’ve worn contact lenses before and don’t like
the idea of wearing reading glasses over your contact lenses,
multifocal contact lenses may be for you. If you’ve never
worn contact lenses, but don’t like the idea of a bifocal
in your glasses, multifocal contact lenses may be for you as
well!
Toric Lenses
Nearly half the population has some degree of astigmatism.
Uncorrected astigmatism can lead to blurred vision, headaches
and eyestrain. Toric lenses to the rescue! Toric lenses are specially
designed lenses to correct astigmatism.
Dirty lenses create most of the complications seen with contact
lens wear. The good news is most prescriptions are available
in toric soft lenses that are designed to be replaced every two
weeks or every month. Some toric prescriptions are even available
in the One Day (Single Use) design!
See better by correcting your astigmatism with a toric soft
lens or a GP lens!
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