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Contact lenses are small high-tech plastic membranes worn directly on the eye’s surface to provide crisp, clear vision. Over 45 million Americans use contact lenses as their primary way to improve vision. New innovations in material and design have made contact lenses more comfortable and easier to wear than ever before, making it an easy choice for individuals that require vision correction.
At Vision Optique, we perform a comprehensive eye examination in addition to a custom contact lens diagnostic evaluation to ensure the best contact lens fit for you. The diagnostic tests below are performed on every contact lens patient:
Corneal topography is a tool used to characterize the surface of the cornea. In a similar way to how a mountain is marked on a topographic map, this tool allows us to see irregularities on your cornea, such as keratoconus, that may require specialty lenses.
Corneal topography can also detect astigmatism, which may make standard contact lens wear uncomfortable. This diagnostic tool helps us see what size and style of contact lens will fit best on your eye and give you the clearest vision.
Contact lenses rest in the tear film that covers the eye’s surface, and they are kept lubricated with your tears with each blink. LipiView is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate the tear film’s lipid layer thickness (LLT). Additionally, the test measured how often you blink and the quality of each blink.
Additionally, it takes an image of your meibomian glands. Meibomian glands are responsible for producing the lipid layer of your tear film, which prevents the watery part of your tear from evaporating.
If we discover that your tear film is inadequate, we may need to refer you to our dry eye center for further testing and treatment. Dry eye can cause contact lens wear to be uncomfortable and may even damage your eyes if left untreated.
The most common types of contact lenses are soft and rigid gas-permeable (RGP). Different kinds of plastics allow for a different style and fit, which may suit different types of eyes.
Soft contact lenses are the most common type of contact lens. They are made from a flexible silicone hydrogel, which allows the lens to form to the cornea’s shape. These contact lenses are the easiest to adjust to for new wearers.
Most soft contact lenses are disposable. We recommend 1-day disposable contact lenses because they are the healthiest and the most convenient option. We do prescribe other modalities if patient’s prescriptions are outside of the 1-day disposable contact lens range. These lenses are worn during the day, removed before sleep, and discarded after each day’s use.
Rigid gas-permeable lenses are made of a combination of silicone plastics that allow oxygen to pass through. They are typically smaller than soft contact lenses and retain their shape on the eye.
As RGP lenses hold their shape, they may take longer to get used to for new wearers. However, they may be a better option for individuals with high astigmatism prescriptions or uneven corneas as they create a smooth surface for light to refract through and obtain the best possible vision correction.
The fees listed below are before vision plan discounts are applied. Prices after vision plans may vary depending on your provider, so we recommend giving us a call or email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
This fee covers the extra tests performed by the doctor along with any necessary follow-up visits and trial lenses. These procedures are only done on patients that wear contacts; it is in addition to the services provided during the annual eye exam.
Insurance companies view most contact lenses as elective vision correction and generally offer a discount towards the contact fitting fee. In rare occasions, insurance companies may consider contacts as medically necessary and cover a portion or all of a contact fitting, such as those for patients with conditions like keratoconus. Most insurance companies take the position that if your vision can be corrected with glasses, then contacts are not medically necessary and therefore are not covered as extensively as glasses and your annual eye exam. If you believe that should change, then we urge you to contact your insurance company and discuss the matter with them.
There are different levels of charges based on several factors. You may view a full list of our annual eye exam and contact lens fitting charges here. We are more than happy to discuss the full range of prices up front with any patient based on previous contact lens history and what the patient desires to use going forward. The doctor can only determine the exact level of the fitting after completing the exam, because that is when all of the patient’s needs have been assessed. Those factors include:
Contact lenses can provide freedom and flexibility in the form of vision correction. However, they are still considered a medical device and should be handled with care. Improper contact lens care can lead to eye damage and infection.
The American Optometric Association recommends that you follow these guidelines when handling your contact lenses:
The guidelines below follow the American Optometric Association’s recommendation and our doctors’ expert experience:
At Vision Optique, we are experts in helping you find the right contact lenses that best fit your vision needs and lifestyle.
We are conveniently located at 2900 Weslayan Street, near the corner of Weslayan and West Alabama (across from Davanti Restaurant and APTEEK Pharmacy). We are on the first floor of a tall black building.
Parking spaces have been reserved for our patients at the front of the building. Additional parking is also available in the adjacent parking garage.
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