Contact lenses can be used for good vision
or high fashion -- or both -- but for your health and safety,
they must be properly fitted by a licensed eyecare professional
and can be purchased only with a written prescription.
Dr. Binford will examine your eyes to determine if you are a good
candidate for contacts and will discuss with you what your options
are for the best results. With the wide variety of contacts available
today, almost everybody can enjoy them, but there are still a
few people who cannot wear them for one reason or another.
Soft or rigid gas permeable?
Soft contacts are easier to get used
to and are very comfortable for most people. Rigid gas permeable
contacts take a little longer to get used to, but they are more
durable. Even though the gas permeable lenses cost more to begin
with, they tend to be less expensive in the long run, since they
don't have to be replaced as often. The rigid lenses also provide
clearer vision for some people.
Typical
Schedule for Soft Lens Replacement |
| Daily Disposable |
One Day * |
| Extended Wear |
One Week * (you can sleep in these) |
| Daily Wear |
Two Weeks * |
| Frequent Replacement |
One Mo.+ * (depends on brand) |
| Conventional |
One Year * |
| * These times will vary, depending on the
person's eyes and the care given to the contacts. |
Do you have astigmatism?
Toric lenses are designed to correct astigmatism, and there are
several different types. Dr. Binford can help you find the right
lens for your particular degree of astigmatism and comfort level.
Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) is a reaction caused by proteins
secreted by your eyes. If you are wearing soft contacts, this
may cause you problems because your contacts get coated with the
protein deposits, making the lenses uncomfortable to wear. Sometimes
the soft daily disposable lenses will work better, since they
are thrown away every day and there is no time for the protein
deposits to accumulate. There are several options available for
patients with GPC --- Dr. Binford will help you find the most
comfortable contact lens.
Cosmetic Contact Lenses
Enhancing and brightening the natural the natural color of your
eyes --- or changing the color entirely (in appearance) can be
fun, and it's possible with the new colored contact lenses available
from several manufacturers. You can wear these lenses even if
your vision is perfect and you don't need glasses or contacts.
Lenses for Costume, Theater, or Special
Effects
These contact lenses are usually worn
for special occasions (like Halloween) or for theatrical use.
There are several brands and styles available, but the most popular
brands seem to be Wild Eyes by CIBA Vision and Crazy Lenses, which
are made by CooperVision. Shown below are just a few of the wide
variety of lenses of this type.
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