What are contact lenses?
Contact lenses are flexible, small lenses that are prescription-based. They are worn over the tear film of the eye, and float along wherever the patient turns their eyes. Contact lenses can be worn for the entire day, and many patients choose disposable lenses that are replaced with each use. Contact lenses can address various eyesight concerns including astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. They may be used in one or both eyes, depending on the patient’s unique vision needs.
Contact lenses work because they are essentially small prescription lenses worn on the eye’s surface. They require a prescription from an ophthalmologist to ensure they provide the proper correction for one’s refractive errors. Even though these lenses are small and flexible, they can correct vision in the same way as traditional eyeglasses can. With continued advances in the technology used to create contact lenses, patients are finding that they can enjoy these vision correction lenses and say goodbye to daily eyeglasses!
What types of contact lenses are available?
There are several types of contact lenses that are available on the market today, and some are developed for various conditions such as astigmatism or multifocals. Depending on your current prescription, a special type of contact lens might need to be ordered to fit your needs.
Learn more about contact lenses with Southside Eye Care
Patients of the Chesapeake, VA area who are interested in learning more about ditching the eyeglasses and switching to contacts can call Southside Eye Care at (757) 484-0101 to request a consultation appointment at 3206 Churchland Boulevard. Our providers are here to help patients improve their vision and protect their eye health.
