Looking to get contact lenses? Contact lens exams in Burleson, TX are necessary when you want to wear corrective or cosmetic contact lenses. At Vision Plaza, we offer contact lens exams to help you find the optic solutions you need.
While there are many types of contact lenses when it comes to materials, there are three primary types of lenses that an eye doctor can help you with. Here is a closer look.
Corrective contact lenses are meant to correct refractive errors much like standard prescription eyeglasses. Today, contact lenses can even have bifocal features. Therefore, more patients can use contact lenses in place of their glasses. The lenses themselves can be soft or rigid so that oxygen can still permeate the lenses
Cosmetic lenses are created specifically to change the appearance of the iris (colored part) of the eye. Even though you can purchase cosmetic lenses without a prescription, this is not a good idea. Just like corrective contacts, cosmetic lenses should be made to fit the shape of your eye. And, not every patient is a good candidate for contacts due to visual health concerns. Therefore, it is safer to work with an optometrist to obtain high-quality lenses.
Corrective contact lenses are meant to correct refractive errors much like standard prescription eyeglasses. Today, contact lenses can even have bifocal features. Therefore, more patients can use contact lenses in place of their glasses. The lenses themselves can be soft or rigid so that oxygen can still permeate the lenses
Cosmetic lenses are created specifically to change the appearance of the iris (colored part) of the eye. Even though you can purchase cosmetic lenses without a prescription, this is not a good idea. Just like corrective contacts, cosmetic lenses should be made to fit the shape of your eye. And, not every patient is a good candidate for contacts due to visual health concerns. Therefore, it is safer to work with an optometrist to obtain high-quality lenses.
Therapeutic contact lenses are not necessarily designed to improve your vision. Instead, these lenses are worn to manage certain ocular surface issues. For example, people who have been diagnosed with keratoconus may need special lenses that gently reshape the cone-shape of the cornea.
A contact lens exam will involve a comprehensive eye exam and evaluation of your vision and visual health. The eye doctor will be determining whether you are a good candidate and what types of lenses would work best for your situation. If you are simply looking for corrective lenses, the optometrist will discuss your options after doing an exam to determine the level of refractive error that needs to be corrected. After choosing the right type of lenses, you will get instructions on how to use, change, and clean your lenses.
For the patient that is a good candidate, contact lenses can be an excellent optical option. Be sure to work with a qualified Burleson, TX eye doctor if you need contact lenses. Reach out to us at Vision Plaza to schedule an appointment.
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