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Contact Lenses - Freedom and Fashion for your eyes
 Your
contact lenses often are the first thing you use in the morning and the
last thing you take out at night. At Total Family Eyecare we go beyond
clear vision and comfortable fit to make it easy to keep your contacts
close at hand.
* Reorder your lenses anytime over the phone or by
email
* Take advantage of direct delivery on most lens styles
* Experience our competitive prices
* Ask about current rebates or other special offers
* Find all the best brands, including Vistakon, CIBA, Bausch & Lomb and
CooperVision
Selecting the Right Contacts for You
 From daily wear to disposable lenses, Total Family Eyecare will take the
time to explain the advantages of all options. Once you've made your
selection, your contact lenses will be expertly fitted (see below) to make
sure they are comfortable and perform properly. Make an appointment to see
a doctor about finding the right contacts for you.
Getting Fitted For Contacts
Since contact lenses sit directly on your eyes, we must match your eyes’
unique features with the best contact lens shape and material. Your eyes
will be carefully examined and measured for proper fit. A key factor is
how your eyes react to the lenses during the first several weeks of wear.
* Typically, you will have 1-3 visits over 2 - 8 weeks.
* On your first visit, we will examine your eyes for their shape, tear
quality, visual and corrective needs. If you are a good candidate for
contact lenses, we will discuss contact lens options, then help you select
a lens that best suites your eyes and your lifestyle.
* Inserting contact lenses is easy once you know how, but the first few
times can be intimidating. Proper and thorough training is as important as
the fitting process. We provide lots of instruction and encouragement, so
you feel comfortable handling your new lenses.
* After you have worn your lenses for two weeks, we re-evaluate your eyes
at the next visit. Sometimes the signs of incorrect lenses are subtle,
such as changes in your eye shape. If problems occur with the first pair,
we will change lenses. Many patients find the right lenses the first time;
others try a couple different lenses before finding the best fit.
* Once you’re fitted with the right pair, we determine a follow-up
schedule. After that, you usually maintain your eye health with an annual
exam.
Common Questions About Contacts
Do people experience discomfort or pain when using contact lenses?
Most first time wearers are delighted with the level of comfort that
contact lenses provide. The key is a good fit, which is established when
you meet with Dr. Lampert or Dr. Sheiner. After a brief adjustment period,
most people report they can no longer feel contact lenses on their eyes.
Can I wear contacts when I participate in sports or
work-out?
Yes. Athletes of all kind have discovered the advantages of wearing
contacts. Contacts don't steam up from perspiration, don't smudge and
don't get foggy if you go from cold to warm temperatures. They provide
better depth perception and complete peripheral vision. Today's
close-fitting contacts stay on your eyes, even during vigorous activity.
What about water sports?
You can swim in lakes, water ski and scuba dive with your contacts, but
it’s often best to wear goggles. Disposable lenses are the best idea if
you are a swimmer. Putting in a fresh pair after swimming will help
preserve your eye health.
Can I wear soft contact lenses if I have an
astigmatism?
Yes, you can wear a special type of soft contact called a toric lens that
will correct your astigmatism. Even if you’ve been told previously you
couldn’t wear contacts because of your astigmatism, that may no longer be
true. Advances in technology allow even patients with high astigmatism to
wear contacts today.
In order to read, I currently wear reading glasses
over my contact lenses. Is there an alternative so I don't have to wear
glasses at all?
Yes, the most common option is called monovision where one
eye is corrected for viewing distant objects and the other eye is
corrected for reading and close work. Another alternative is
Multifocal contact lenses, which work like your bifocal or
progressive glasses, and are available in both soft disposable and rigid
gas permeable designs.
If my two-week disposable lenses are still
comfortable and in good condition beyond two weeks, can I continue to wear
the same pair?
In order to maintain optimal eye health, it is important to adhere to the
wearing schedule prescribed by Dr. Lampert or Dr. Sheiner. The main
advantage of wearing disposable lenses is that you are putting a fresh new
pair of lenses in your eyes every two weeks. While ‘no rub’ solutions are
convenient, they are usually adequate for only a two-week wearing
schedule.
Many years ago I tried wearing hard contact lenses
and was not able to. My eyes watered severely, my nose ran and I found
everything too bright, even indoors. Is it worth trying again?
Major advances have been made with contact lenses over the last several
years. Now there may be a lens that will work for you.
Is it necessary to be refitted with each change in
lens type or brand?
A most important – yes!
Can children wear contact lenses?
Yes, in most instances, if your youngster can learn to put a lens on and
off then he/she can successfully be fitted. Single use lenses or
CRT lenses work especially well.
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