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 Contact Lens Service provides comprehensive vision care, contact lens fitting and progress visits. We offer a complete range of lenses, from the simplest cosmetic contacts to the most sophisticated therapeutic lenses.
Today's advanced technology allows millions of patients to wear contact lenses comfortably and affordably, achieving sharp vision without compromising eye health.
In general, contact lenses provide the following advantages:
- Good peripheral (side) vision.
- Excellent for active lifestyles.
- Do not steam or fog up.
- Improves one's appearance
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Our expertise enables us to fit patients who are new to wearing contact lenses, as well as those who have previously failed with contact lenses. We offer the following cosmetic contact lenses:
- Soft daily wear lenses
- Disposable lenses
- Planned replacement lenses
- Colored lenses
- Astigmatic (toric) lenses
- Rigid gas-permeable lenses
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| At your contact lens evaluation you will be examined to see if you are a candidate for contact lens wear. This will include an updated eyeglass prescription, the measurement of the corneal curvature, a modified health assessment of the eye, and an in-office trial with diagnostic lenses.
Highly specialized services include fitting for keratoconus and Corneal Topography Assisted fitting of patients such as those who have undergone a corneal transplantation surgery. |
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Who can wear contact lenses?
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Most people can. Whether you're nearsighted or farsighted, older or younger, you can probably wear some type of contact Lens |
Should I wear contact lenses while playing sports?
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Sports doctors agree that contact lenses are among the best vision correction option for athletes. They can enhance visual skills like depth perception, peripheral awareness, and eye-hand -foot coordination |
Do you think I'm old enough to wear contact lenses?
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That depends on how responsible you are; this decision is best made jointly between you, your parents and your eye doctor. |
If I have astigmatism, can I wear contact lenses?
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| Yes. Astigmatism is distorted vision caused by an irregularly shaped cornea. Contact lenses that correct astigmatism are called torics,
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Are they difficult to look after?
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No - today, most cleaning systems only use one bottle of disinfecting and cleaning solution, which is really easy to use. |
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