Tag: contact lenses
Six Questions about Eyecare and COVID-19 with Dr. Ryan Corte, OD
Think About Your Eyes is pleased to offer expert advice and feedback from doctors within our nationwide network. Below, Dr. Ryan Corte, OD from Charlotte, NC answers some questions submitted by patients and fans across the country.
Eyecare Providers Keeping First Responders Safe
Around the country and across the globe, eyecare providers are still stepping up as everyday heroes to keep first responders safe and returning to work as quickly as possible. While combatting COVID-19, medical and emergency professionals are limited in how much time they have to take care of themselves and their own medical needs. This […]
COVID-19 and Contact Lenses
What Contact Lens Wearers Should Know As the severity of COVID-19 continues to develop around the world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. When it comes to eye health, Think About Your Eyes wants to keep you up-to-date on the most accurate and helpful information. Contact lens wearers in […]
Are Contact Lenses Right for You?
Are you ready to add a new option to your eyecare toolbox? For many people, contacts are a functional and comfortable eyecare alternative that complement their existing prescription eyewear. When making the decision to wear contacts, you’ll want to feel comfortable with the commitment of caring for them and be aware of how they’ll fit […]
Contact Lens Designs
Many lens designs are available to correct various types of vision problems: Spherical contact lenses are the most common design. Spherical soft lenses correct nearsightedness and farsightedness. Spherical GP lenses can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Toric lenses (soft and GP) have multiple lens powers to correct astigmatism. Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses (soft and […]
Types of Contact Lenses
After your eye exam, your eye doctor recommends the best contact for you. Classified by material, there are four types of contact lenses:
Contact Lenses
To find the right pair of contact lenses, your first step is to see an eye doctor for an eye exam and contact lens fitting. Contact lenses, like eyeglasses or vision surgery, can correct your nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Among Americans who need vision correction, about 20% wear contact lenses. While some people enjoy making […]