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- Contact lenses move with your eye, allow a natural field of view, have no frames to obstruct your vision and greatly reduce distortions.
- They do not fog up, like glasses, nor do they get splattered by mud or rain.
- Contact lenses do not get in the way of your activities.
- Many people feel they look better in contact lenses.
- Contact lenses, compared to eyeglasses, generally offer better sight.
- Some Things To Remember About Contact Lenses.
- Contact lenses, when compared with glasses, require a longer initial examination and more follow-up visits to maintain eye health; and more time for lens care.
- If you are going to wear your lenses successfully, you will have to clean and store them properly; adhere to lens wearing schedules; and make appointments for follow-up care.
- If you are wearing disposable or planned replacement lenses, you will have to carefully follow the schedule for throwing away used lenses.
The contact lens field is rapidly changing with the contact lens manufacturers discovering new modalities and materials that are healthier for your eyes. Currently you have many choices.
There are Gas Permeable lenses which are rigid and last longer than soft. They come in single vision and bifocal and custom designs.
The majority are removed on a daily basis. The majority of soft contact lenses nowadays are disposable. There are single vision, astigmatic, colored, bifocal and custom lenses available. Some lenses are even available in extended wear meaning that you can sleep with them for a given period of time.
During the course of your exam we can determine which type of contact lenses are good for your individual needs.
What is the cost of a contact lens exam?
The cost of a CONTACT LENS EXAM without insurance ranges in price from $160 to $365 depending upon the services that you need. The average cost is usually around $200. Dr. Sylvia will be able to give you a more precise cost when he sees you and determines what needs to be done.
*Some insurances also give you a discount on the contact lenses themselves. Dr. Sylvia can quote you an exact price when you talk to him.
What is the cost of your contact lenses?
The cost of the CONTACT LENSES themselves range anywhere from $20 to $470 depending upon the type of lenses and the amount ordered. The average year supply of 2 week disposable is $200-$250 with a $30-$125 rebate. Our prices are comparable to the other online resources.
Here are some tips to help you wear your contacts and your cosmetics safely and comfortably together:
- Put on soft contact lenses before applying makeup.
- Put on rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses after makeup is applied.
- Avoid lash-extending mascara, which has fibers that can irritate the eyes and waterproof mascara, which cannot be easily removed with water and may stain soft contact lenses.
- Remove lenses before removing makeup.
- Choose an oil-free moisturizer.
- Don’t use hand creams or lotions before handling contacts. They can leave a film on your lenses.
- Use hairspray before putting on your contacts. If you use hairspray while you are wearing your contacts, close your eyes during spraying and for a few seconds afterwards.
- Blink your eyes frequently while under a hair drier or blower to keep your eyes from getting too dry.
- Keep false eyelash cement, nail polish and remover, perfume and cologne away from the lenses. They can damage the plastic.
- Choose water-based, hypo-allergenic liquid foundations. Cream makeup may leave a film on your lenses.
How long before I get my contact lenses?
Most patients leave with a set at the time of their appointment and many leave with their full year supply at the same time. If we have to order your supply you will get it shipped to you in 3-5 business days.
