Contact Lenses
Katy Vision Center offers many options for contact lenses.
There are a number of reasons why you might prefer contact lenses to standard eyewear: a glasses-free look, hassle-free vision correction, wearing non-prescription sunwear and goggles, or the convenience of not having to worry about misplacing your glasses. If you have a high prescription or astigmatism, contact lenses may provide more enhanced vision correction than glasses. Today, you can even replace your bifocal glasses with bifocal contact lenses.
Your eye care provider can recommend the best contact lenses for you based on a complete eye examination and a review of your visual needs both at work and play. Since most people can wear more than one type of lens, it’s important to know what the choices are and the advantages and disadvantages to each.
Soft Lenses
These lenses are comfortable to wear and must be replaced monthly, weekly or daily depending on the type you choose. Soft lenses are often recommended for sports because they fit closer to the eye and are more difficult to dislodge. They can provide correction for most prescriptions including astigmatism. Today, with the introduction of newer materials like silicone hydrogels, which allow more oxygen to the eye, patients find it easier than ever to wear soft lenses comfortably.
Gas-Permeable (GP) Lenses
Made of moderately flexible plastics, GP lenses offer sharp vision and correct most vision problems. They are more durable than soft contact lenses and can be easier to handle and care for but require a longer adaptation period and consistent wear to maintain adaptation.
Scleral & Hybrid Contact Lenses
These lenses are the latest innovation in treating patients with certain eye conditions like keratoconus and correcting vision in patients with irregular or large amounts of astigmatism, These specialty lenses can often be fit on patients even after a traumatic injury or history of ocular surgery with great success. Dr. Truitt has experience and cares to take the time involved in fitting patients who have been labeled as "hard to fit."
Multifocal Lenses
In both soft and GP designs, multifocal lenses offer patients both distance and near vision correction similar to a pair of bifocal glasses. Multifocal contact lenses are a wonderful option for patients looking for independence from reading glasses.
Color Contact Lenses
Enhance your eye color or even change it completely. Colored contact lenses are fun and come in a variety of colors for both light and dark eyes.
Silicone Hydrogels
Silicone hydrogels are soft contact lenses that have high oxygen permeability and are comparable to GP lenses.
Contact Lens Insertion & Removal
The staff at Katy Vision Center is knowledgeable about the latest contact lens practices. Once the doctor has selected the best contact lenses for your individual needs, we will work one on one to train you to properly care for your lenses. Proper lens hygiene and replacement is essential for contact lens success. Please see the video below for reminders and tips on contact lens insertion, removal, and care.
There are a number of reasons why you might prefer contact lenses to standard eyewear: a glasses-free look, hassle-free vision correction, wearing non-prescription sunwear and goggles, or the convenience of not having to worry about misplacing your glasses. If you have a high prescription or astigmatism, contact lenses may provide more enhanced vision correction than glasses. Today, you can even replace your bifocal glasses with bifocal contact lenses.
Your eye care provider can recommend the best contact lenses for you based on a complete eye examination and a review of your visual needs both at work and play. Since most people can wear more than one type of lens, it’s important to know what the choices are and the advantages and disadvantages to each.
Soft Lenses
These lenses are comfortable to wear and must be replaced monthly, weekly or daily depending on the type you choose. Soft lenses are often recommended for sports because they fit closer to the eye and are more difficult to dislodge. They can provide correction for most prescriptions including astigmatism. Today, with the introduction of newer materials like silicone hydrogels, which allow more oxygen to the eye, patients find it easier than ever to wear soft lenses comfortably.
Gas-Permeable (GP) Lenses
Made of moderately flexible plastics, GP lenses offer sharp vision and correct most vision problems. They are more durable than soft contact lenses and can be easier to handle and care for but require a longer adaptation period and consistent wear to maintain adaptation.
Scleral & Hybrid Contact Lenses
These lenses are the latest innovation in treating patients with certain eye conditions like keratoconus and correcting vision in patients with irregular or large amounts of astigmatism, These specialty lenses can often be fit on patients even after a traumatic injury or history of ocular surgery with great success. Dr. Truitt has experience and cares to take the time involved in fitting patients who have been labeled as "hard to fit."
Multifocal Lenses
In both soft and GP designs, multifocal lenses offer patients both distance and near vision correction similar to a pair of bifocal glasses. Multifocal contact lenses are a wonderful option for patients looking for independence from reading glasses.
Color Contact Lenses
Enhance your eye color or even change it completely. Colored contact lenses are fun and come in a variety of colors for both light and dark eyes.
Silicone Hydrogels
Silicone hydrogels are soft contact lenses that have high oxygen permeability and are comparable to GP lenses.
Contact Lens Insertion & Removal
The staff at Katy Vision Center is knowledgeable about the latest contact lens practices. Once the doctor has selected the best contact lenses for your individual needs, we will work one on one to train you to properly care for your lenses. Proper lens hygiene and replacement is essential for contact lens success. Please see the video below for reminders and tips on contact lens insertion, removal, and care.
Regardless of the type of contact lenses you wear, an annual eye exam is recommended to ensure the continued good health of your eyes. Request an appointment for an assessment and advice at Katy Vision Center, and we will help you get on your way to successful contact lens wear!