In the past, contact lenses may not have been an option for many patients, but today there are lenses available for almost everyone.
Dr. Jack Vontillius, O.D., with Complete Eye Care in Soddy-Daisy shared that once he assesses a patient’s needs and prescription, there are many options open to them in terms of contacts. The patient will be fit with a trial pair of lenses to try for a week or two. Once the fit is finalized, a prescription for contact lenses is given.
“There are multi-focal lenses available for patients that require reading and distance correction. These multi-focal lenses are an excellent option; the patient no longer has to wear reading glasses for presbyopia or give up wearing contact lenses,” he said. “Due to increased moisture and breathability these lenses are also designed to help with dry eyes.”
Not only are there improvements in multi-focal lenses, toric lenses (for astigmatism) are now better fitting and more comfortable which allows for better vision and may also address dry eyes.
“Air Optix now offers a new, breathable, comfortable colored contact lens! So if you’re interested in a subtle or vibrant change to your eye color, there is a full range of options,” Dr. Vontillius explained. “You can wear these lenses even if you don’t need corrective lenses however, a fitting and prescription is necessary.”