Orange Beach, AL
Contact Lens
Fittings
Orange Beach, AL
CONTACT LENS FITTINGS
Contact Lens Fitting
Enjoy clear, crisp, and comfortable vision with the convenience of contact lenses! Whether you want to go glasses-free for sports, fashion, or just for flexibility, contacts offer you the freedom to choose.
Our experienced team provides professional fittings, personalized training on how to insert and remove your lenses easily, and a variety of lens types to fit a range of prescriptions. We make it easy to get started with contact lenses—schedule your contact lens exam in Orange Beach today!
Ensuring the perfect fit
A contact lens prescription is different from a regular eyewear prescription because contact lenses rest directly on your cornea. Since they are medical devices, they need to be carefully fitted to ensure both your comfort and eye health.
When you schedule a contact lens exam, we’ll assess your overall eye health to determine the most suitable lenses for your eyes. We’ll also take precise measurements to ensure a correct fit. During the exam, we’ll ask about your lifestyle, vision needs, and what you hope to achieve with contact lens wear.
Whether you want to wear contact lenses only for special occasions or you’re a busy parent who needs a low-maintenance lens option, we’re here to help. We’ll take the time to understand your needs and find the right lenses for you.
Contact lenses we offer
Scleral lenses
Scleral lenses are custom-made to fit patients’ exact corneal measurements, ensuring superior vision correction for those with irregular corneas due to surgery or conditions like keratoconus. They are more comfortable than traditional contacts because they rest on the sclera (the white part of your eye) which is less sensitive than the cornea. They also help retain moisture, making them ideal for people with chronic or severe dry eyes.
Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses
RGP lenses are made from a firm, durable material that allows oxygen to pass through to the cornea. Because these lenses are rigid and maintain their shape, they create a smooth, consistent surface over your cornea. This helps reduce vision distortion and provides sharp, clear vision. If you have a high prescription or complex vision issues such as keratoconus or astigmatism, RGP lenses may correct your vision more effectively than standard contact lenses or glasses.
Hybrid contact lenses
Hybrid contact lenses may be a good option for you if you experience discomfort with RGB lenses. These lenses provide the comfort of a soft contact lens with the superior visual clarity of an RGB lens. They feature a rigid center with an outer skirt made from a soft lens material.
Orthokeratology lenses
Ortho-k, or orthokeratology, involves wearing custom-made RGP contact lenses while you sleep. These lenses gently reshape your cornea overnight, so you can see clearly the following day without glasses or regular contact lenses. This non-invasive approach is reversible, so you can stop wearing the lenses if needed. Ortho-k also helps manage myopia (nearsightedness). Research shows that ortho-k can slow myopia progression in children and young adults, making it a great choice for managing vision changes.
Toric lenses
Astigmatism occurs when the cornea or lens of your eye is irregularly shaped, causing light to focus on multiple points rather than a single point on the retina. This results in blurry or distorted vision. Toric lenses address this issue by incorporating two different prescriptions in one lens, correcting vision problems caused by astigmatism and providing sharper, clearer vision.
Multifocal contact lenses
As we age, the lenses inside our eyes become less flexible, making it harder to focus on close-up objects or read small print. This condition is called presbyopia, and multifocal lenses can be an effective solution for managing these age-related changes. Multifocal lenses provide clear vision at multiple distances, from near to intermediate to far. With these lenses, you won’t need to rely on reading glasses to read labels or instructions.
Monovision contact lenses
With monovision, one contact lens corrects for distance vision while the other corrects for near vision. These lenses allow you to see clearly at different distances without needing reading or bifocal glasses. Monovision contact lenses can help improve vision for those with presbyopia along with another vision problem such as nearsightedness.
Cosmetic lenses
Cosmetic lenses let you change your eye color or appearance for a new look and are available with or without vision correction. Even if you have perfect vision, it is important to obtain a prescription from an eye doctor before wearing cosmetic contact lenses. Improperly fitting lenses can damage your eyes and lead to discomfort.
Proper contact lens care
Since contact lenses rest directly on your cornea, it’s important to follow your optometrist’s guidelines to keep your eyes healthy. Improper contact lens use can lead to serious infections, so maintaining good hygiene is essential.
Here are some tips to help prevent infections:
- Always remove your lenses before sleeping unless you have extended-wear lenses and your optometrist has approved wearing them overnight.
- Schedule annual comprehensive eye exams to ensure your eyes continue to tolerate contact lenses well.
- Avoid wearing contact lenses while showering, swimming, or using a hot tub.
- Follow your optometrist’s instructions for replacing and caring for your lenses.
- Never use tap water to clean your lenses; always use the recommended solution.
- Wash your hands with soap and water, then dry them thoroughly before inserting or removing your lenses.
Regular eye exams are crucial
If you wear contact lenses regularly, it’s crucial to have annual eye exams to make sure the contacts are still fitting properly and not causing any irritation or issues. However, if you ever experience discomfort while wearing your contacts, don’t wait for your scheduled exam—contact us right away.
Many people who feel discomfort with their lenses stop wearing them without exploring other options. Dry eye is a common reason for switching back to glasses, but we can help you find a different type of lens or provide dry eye treatment to keep you comfortable in your contacts.
Regular eye exams are also important for keeping your prescription up-to-date and your vision clear. If your prescription is current and you just need a refill, you can conveniently order your contact lenses online or visit us in person!
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Schedule a contact lens exam in Orange Beach
Are you experiencing blurry vision or irritation with your current contact lenses? Or is it time for your annual contact lens exam? Give us a call, text us, or use our online appointment scheduler to book your exam today.
