Contacts
Contacts
At Infocus Eye Care, we understand that contact lenses offer a convenient and flexible way to achieve clear vision without the need for eyeglasses. Our eye care professionals in Colorado Springs are committed to helping you find the right type of contact lenses that suit your lifestyle and visual needs.
Whether you're a first-time wearer or looking to switch your current lenses, we provide personalized consultations to ensure you have the best fit and comfort. Explore the various options available and discover how contact lenses can enhance your life with freedom and clarity.
The Benefits of Wearing 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,
Ability to wear non-prescription sunwear and goggles
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.
How to Get Prescription Contact Lenses
Our optometrist at Infocus Eye Care can recommend the best contact lenses after administering a comprehensive vision exam and reviewing your visual needs both at work and at 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 of 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. 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 they require a longer adaptation period and consistent wear to maintain adaptation.
Multifocal Lenses
In both soft and GP designs, multifocal lenses offer patients both distance and near-vision correction, just like a pair of bifocal 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.
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 Infocus Eye Care in Colorado Springs.