Contact Lense Options
MATERIALS
"Soft" or hydrogel lenses
- made from a gel-like plastic that contains a significant amount of
water
- currently the most popular contact lens wear option, chosen by about 88% of
wearers
- today, new lens materials are more healthy than ever because the materials
let more oxygen through to the to the eye than prior designs
- typically, a very short adaptation period is required, and soft lenses are
often more comfortable initially than "hard" lenses
- these lenses are an excellent choice for active lifestyles such as athletes,
and may also be purchased with optional tints if you want to change your eye
color.
Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) or "Hard" lenses
- made of a firm, durable plastic material containing very little water
- the healthiest of all lens choices, they allow more oxygen to pass through
to the eyes than do the majority of soft lenses
- hard lenses may take longer to adapt to, but once a consistent wearing
schedule is established they provide high optical quality, are relatively
inexpensive, and last a long time
- these lenses are still the material of choice for custom prescriptions and
complicated cases
- new materials and designs are making them more comfortable and convenient
and they are regaining their popularity
If you are interested in ANY type of contact lenses, schedule an
appointment with us today to find out what lenses our doctors recommend for your
needs. If we do not have what is best for your eyes and lifestyle in our
inventory, we will order them. Call (231) 591-2020 today to set up an
appointment at your convenience.
If you are interested in ANY type of contact lenses, schedule an appointment
with us today to find out what lenses our doctors recommend for your needs. If
we do not have what is best for your eyes and lifestyle in our inventory, we
will order them. Call (231) 591-2020 today to set up an appointment at your
convenience. 6
≥ Non-Surgical
Alternative to LASIK
