If you're considering contact lenses as an alternative to glasses, you're not alone. Millions of people appreciate the convenience, comfort, and aesthetic benefits that contacts offer. However, with numerous types available, it's important to understand your options to choose the lenses that best fit your lifestyle and vision needs.

Soft Contact Lenses

Soft lenses are popular due to their comfort and ease of adaptation. Made from gel-like, water-containing plastics, soft lenses allow oxygen to pass through to the cornea, ensuring eye health. Types of soft contact lenses include:

•          Daily Disposables: Worn once and discarded, these lenses are great for convenience and hygiene.

•          Weekly/Bi-weekly Disposables: These lenses require regular cleaning and care, but they're cost-effective and comfortable.

•          Monthly Disposables: Similar to weekly lenses, monthly disposables offer good value and require careful maintenance.

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses

RGP lenses are made from durable plastic that transmits oxygen. They provide sharper vision, especially beneficial for those with astigmatism or irregular corneas. Although they have a longer adjustment period compared to soft lenses, RGP lenses typically last longer and provide excellent visual clarity.

Toric Contact Lenses

Designed specifically for patients with astigmatism, toric lenses have different optical powers and focal lengths to correct irregularly shaped corneas. They are available in both soft and RGP materials, ensuring comfort and clear vision.

Specialty Contact Lenses

For certain eye conditions such as keratoconus, scleral lenses and hybrid lenses (combining features of both soft and rigid lenses) can provide significant visual improvement. These lenses are custom-made to suit individual needs and ensure comfort and vision correction for unique eye conditions.

The Importance of a Contact Lens Exam and Fitting

Before choosing contact lenses, scheduling a comprehensive contact lens exam and fitting is essential. At Sonie Family Eyecare, Dr. Ayidu-Omo performs detailed assessments of your eye health, prescription needs, corneal measurements, and tear film quality. An accurate fitting ensures that your lenses not only correct your vision effectively but also remain comfortable and safe for everyday wear.

Regular follow-ups are crucial to monitor your eye health and ensure your lenses continue to fit properly and maintain their effectiveness.

Ready to Find Contact Lenses Best Suited for You?

Choosing the right contact lenses involves understanding your vision needs, lifestyle preferences, and eye health considerations. A thorough exam and personalized fitting from Dr. Ayidu-Omo can help you confidently select the perfect lenses, ensuring clear vision, comfort, and long-term eye health.

Schedule your contact lens exam with Sonie Family Eyecare to find the lenses best suited for you! Visit our office in Mansfield, Texas, or call (817) 477-6684 to book an appointment today.