Types of Contact Lenses
Contact lenses have come a long way and there are a lot of exciting options you can choose from. If you have vision problems, contacts still remain and effective tool. A contact lenses is a thin plastics sense that fits over your cornea (the clear, front part of your eye) to correct vision problems. Contact lenses can be used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Soft Contact Lenses
Made from silicon hydrogel these lenses are more comfortable, lessens dry eyes and helps to keep your cornea healthy. Many of the soft lenses are disposable, so you can throw them away after using them for a short time.
Hard Contact Lenses
These are stiffer than soft contacts and are made from a rigid gas permeable material, designed to let oxygen pass through to your cornea. These types of lenses are easy to take care of and are durable.
Hybrid Contact Lenses
Hybrid lenses combine some features of soft and semi-rigid contact lenses. Hybrid lenses offer clear, crisp, great visions and most often the same as wearing glasses.
Make an appointment with us to find out which type of contact lenses works best for you.
