There’s more than one way to Correct Vision
Contact Lenses in Charlotte, NC
Some people want contacts every day. Others just want the option when glasses aren’t convenient. Either way, the right contact lenses should give you clear vision and feel comfortable, fitting naturally into your routine. At Sie Eyecare, we’ll talk about what you want from your contacts and help you explore options suited to your vision and lifestyle.
Why do people love wearing contacts?
A Little More Freedom in Your Day
Contact lenses move with your eyes, giving you clear vision without frames sitting on your face. That can make them a convenient choice for exercise, busy workdays, special occasions, or simply those mornings when you’d rather leave your prescription eyeglasses at home.
You don’t have to choose between being a “glasses person” and a “contact lens person,” either. Many people enjoy having both and deciding what works best for the day ahead.
Start With a Contact Lens Exam
Contact lenses sit directly on your eyes, which means choosing them involves more than using the prescription from your glasses.
A contact lens exam and fitting allows your optometrist to evaluate your eyes, determine your contact lens prescription, and assess which lenses may provide an appropriate fit. It’s also your chance to talk about comfort, wearing habits, and what you want from your contacts.
Different Types of Contact Lenses for Different Eyes
There are many types of prescription contact lenses, each designed around different vision and wearing needs. Your optometrist can help determine which options are appropriate for your eyes and prescription.
Daily Contact Lenses
Daily disposable contact lenses give you a fresh pair each time. There’s no nightly cleaning or lens storage: wear them for the prescribed period, remove them, and start with a new pair the next time.
Multifocal Contact Lenses
If you need help seeing at more than one distance, multifocal contact lenses may provide another option beyond multifocal or reading glasses. These lenses incorporate different corrective powers to help support vision across multiple distances.
Whether multifocal contacts are right for you depends on your prescription, eyes, and visual needs, which we can evaluate during your contact lens exam.
Think contacts might not work for your eyes?
If you’ve tried contact lenses before and struggled with comfort or clear vision, that doesn’t necessarily mean every contact lens will give you the same experience.
Specialty lenses include designs created for more complex prescriptions, eye shapes, and eye health needs. Depending on your eyes, options may include rigid gas-permeable (RGP) or scleral contact lenses. Scleral lenses can also be used for certain corneal conditions, including keratoconus.
