Special Conditions

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is an addtional curve on the surface of the cornea, or lens of the eye that makes it difficult to focus.  All contact lens manufacturers have comfortable designs for astigmatism.  Some options include ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism and AIR OPTIX for Astigmatism.

Bifocal/Near & Far

In your early forties?  No worries.  There are still great options to address Presbyopia. Presbyopia or the gradual loss of near sight vision.  Generally this affects people over the age of forty.  And it's perfectly normal & natural.  Today there are two types or correcitve contact lenese for presbyopia.

• Multi-Focal lenses have two prescriptions in one lens.  One part of the contact lens corrects for distance and the other corrects for near vision.  Some options inculde ACUVUE OASYS for Presbyopia, Bausch & Lomb PureVision Multifocal and CooperVision Proclear Multifocal.
• Monovision lenses correct one eye for distance and the other for near focus.  Your brain determines which eye works for what you are viewing.  These usually takes a little to get used to.

Our Contact Lens Technician is Judy.  She is certified by the National Contact Lens Examiners and is also a certified Ophthalmic Assistant and is ready to answer any of your questions.  You can reach her at 810-238-3603 Extension 7736