Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses in Washington, MO
Contacts used to be a rarity, but the numbers of people who use them continues to go up. As of now, an estimated 45 million Americans take advantage of contact lenses. Despite their popularity, there are some important things to know about contacts before you decide to ditch your glasses for a set.
Am I a Good Candidate for Contacts?
The good news is that 9 out of 10 people are great candidates for contact lenses. The main reason that people can’t use them is that they have a unique issue, such as repeated eye infections, allergies, problems with eye dryness or a job that exposes them to constant grit such as dust or smoke. If you are wondering if you qualify, come into our office for a quick checkup. If everything goes well with the doctor, you’ll have the benefit of custom fitted lenses that can save you from the fear of losing your glasses or the stylistic freedom to dress differently without glasses!
Are Contacts Safe?
Eyes are incredibly sensitive, so putting a foreign material on them is inherently a bit dangerous if not done correctly. If you follow cleaning and safety procedures as well as a proper changing schedule, contacts will be a great, healthy way to improve vision.
How to Care for Contacts
Every lens needs proper cleaning and storage so that the lenses never have dust or other aggravating materials on them when you put them in your eye. Use store bought sterile solutions to cleanse your lenses and never wear your lenses longer than recommended. Every lens is different in the details, so make sure to thoroughly read the care instructions.
Lens Brands We Carry
We offer a wide array of lens options so that you can use the ones that suit you best. Here is our full list of contact lens brands.
- Biofinity
- Avaira
- Proclear
- Air Optix
- Air Optix Night and Day
- Acuvue
- Extreme H20
- Purevision 2
