Contact Lens Exams, Fittings, & Brands

Contacts: Life Is Too Short for Blurry Vision

See the world like you’ve never seen it before, literally. Contact lenses can provide great clarity and sharper vision for those who have sight problems such as nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Contact lenses can be a good choice for those who live an active lifestyle, those in a wet climate, or those who tend to forget where they last left their glasses.

We offer classic and specialty contact lenses to suit your vision needs in addition to other corrective methods such as frames and lenses as well as offering laser eye surgery consultation. If you’re looking to add contact lenses to your routine, book an appointment with our team for an exam and fitting.

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Why Do You Need Regular Contact Lens Exams?

You may be wondering what is different about a contact lens exam compared to a comprehensive eye exam. A contact lens exam is focused on understanding your vision and the type of contact you require.

Contacts will be most successful when they fit the eyes properly. Measurements need to be taken to assist with fit, comfort, and effectiveness, especially since the eye’s surface can change over time.

Soft Contacts vs Rigid Gas-Permeable Contacts

Contacts come in all shapes and sizes, so we will run you through the basics. The 2 main types of contact lenses that you’ll come across are soft lenses and rigid gas-permeable lenses.

Soft Contacts

Soft contact lenses are comfortable and flexible and allow for an easier adjustment to contact lenses. Soft contacts can come in many forms and specialty varieties, including toric lenses for astigmatism and daily disposable lenses that you can throw out after each wear.

RGP Contacts

Rigid gas-permeable lenses (RGP) are made from a harder, more rigid material and are a common type of contact lens. These lenses allow oxygen to pass through to the eye but are still firm enough to hold its shape. They are also great at providing crisp vision but may take some time to get used to compared to soft lenses.

Specialty Contact Lenses

If you have specific eye needs, contact lenses are still a great option for your vision correction. Specialty contact types are specifically designed for those who have certain eye conditions, such as dry eye or eye sensitivity.

Some of the specialty contact lenses that we carry at Montague Eye Center are multifocal lenses, toric lenses, and aspheric lenses.

Multifocal Contact Lenses

Multifocal contact lenses work to correct vision for those who have trouble seeing objects clearly at both far and close distances. This can be the case for those with presbyopia, which is common over the age of 40. With aging, it becomes harder to read or see objects up close, so multifocal contacts can seamlessly tackle different vision problems at once.

Toric Contact Lenses

Toric contact lenses are made specifically for those who have astigmatism. With astigmatism, the cornea of the eye is misshapen and has a different curvature. This can be a hard shape to fit, so soft toric lenses can fit the eye comfortably and help correct the vision problems that come with astigmatism.

Aspheric Contact Lenses

Aspheric lenses differ from traditional lenses as the curvature varies across the lens. This helps to prevent aberrations on the surface of the eye, which prevent clear vision. Eye aberrations can come from the tear film, lens, or cornea of the eye.

Are You a Good Candidate for Contact Lenses?

Unfortunately, contacts won’t be the best choice for every single patient. Certain factors that can make contact lens wear difficult include:

Having dry eye
Working or living in a dusty or smoky environment
Having certain eye conditions or diseases

Another factor to consider is age. At Montague Eye Center, our patients need to be at least 8 years old in order to be fitted for contact lenses.

With this in mind, if wearing contact lenses is your goal, we are happy to work with you to find a contact lens solution for you.

Clear Vision Awaits, Book Today!

The world of contact lenses is big and can sometimes be confusing for patients. Let us talk you through the contact process during a contact lens exam and fitting, and we can discuss all of the types of contact lenses we carry.

Book an appointment with our team to get started.

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