Can I get my contact lens prescription from a routine medical eye examination?
No, a contact lens evaluation is not part of a routine medical eye examination. Your eyes must be measured to ensure that the contact lenses properly fit on your cornea.

I have had the same prescription for years, why do I need a contact lens evaluation?
While your prescription power may not have changed over the years, your cornea may change. And, how the contact lens fits on your eye changes over time.

Previously I was told that because I have dry eye I cannot wear contact lenses. Is that true?
No, with the newest technology in the manufacturing of contact lenses, many patients who previously could not wear contact lenses now can.

What age do I have to be to wear contact lenses?
Infants, young children, teenagers, and adults of all ages can wear contact lenses if proper care and maintenance is followed as directed.

I wore contact lenses years ago and I found them very uncomfortable. Are they any better today?
Yes! There are hundreds of options in contact lenses today. The newest technologies are used to create comfortable lenses.

Can the contact lens get stuck behind my eye?
No, because of the anatomy of our eyes, a contact lens can only stay in the front of your eye or under your eyelids.

Can the contact lens damage my eye?
If you wear the contact lenses as prescribed, there are minimal risks to contact lens wear. Often the stories you hear about are patients who do not wear their lenses as prescribed by their doctor.

I am afraid of touching my eye. How can I wear contacts?
Most people have fears about placing a contact lens on their eye. Our professional staff will take all the time needed to train you properly. To practice, wash your hands and try to touch the white part of your eye. After several times, it does get easier

Serious complications can occur when wearing contact lenses if not worn as instructed by your eye doctor.

To learn more about Gas Permeable Contact Lenses, click here to visit the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association web site.