A Wide Selection Of Contact Lenses In Brampton, Ontario
Contact Lenses at Thompson Family Optometry
Establishing a Good Contact Lens Fit at Thompson Family Optometry
At Thompson Family Optometry we have a wide selection of contact
lenses which includes disposable soft contact, bifocal/multifocal, toric, and colored lenses.
Whether you wear daily, weekly or monthly disposables, or conventional (vial) lenses, check out
our selection of lenses at Thompson Family Optometry. Our goal is to fit you with contact lenses
that give clear and comfortable vision.
Eye Exams for Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are a great alternative to wearing eyeglasses. An often unknown fact
is that not all patients wear contact lenses as their primary source of vision correction. Each
patient is different, with some patients wearing contact lenses only on weekends, special
occasions or just for sports. That is the beauty of contact lens wear, the flexibility it gives
each individual patient and their lifestyle.
A contact lens exam will include both a comprehensive eye
exam to check your overall eye health, your general vision prescription and then a contact
lens consultation and measurement to determine the proper lens fit.
Step 1
Comprehensive Eye Exam
Whether or not you have vision problems, it is important to have your eyes checked
regularly to ensure they are healthy and that there are no signs of a developing eye
condition. An eye exam will check the general health of your eyes as well as the
quality of your vision.
The contact lens industry continually innovates for greater comfort, convenience, and
accessibility. Therefore, it is important to discuss with your eye doctor some
lifestyle and health considerations that could impact the type of contacts that suit
you best.
One size does not fit all when it comes to contact lenses. Your eye doctor will need to take some
measurements to properly fit your contact lenses. Contact lenses that do not fit properly could
cause discomfort, blurry vision or even damage the eye.
We will determine the best fitting lens based on
your lifestyle needs and the shape and health of your eyes. In most cases,
you’ll have the opportunity to try lenses on the same day as your exam. You may
even go home with a few samples before making a final decision.
Here are some of the measurements your eye doctor
will take for a contact lens fitting:
Corneal Curvature
In order to assure that the fitting curve of the
lens properly fits the curve of your eye, your doctor will measure the curvature
of the cornea or front surface of the eye. The curvature is measured with an
instrument called a keratometer to determine the appropriate curve for your
contact lenses. If you have astigmatism, the curvature of your cornea is not
perfectly round and therefore a “toric” lens, which is designed specifically for
an eye with astigmatism, would be fit to provide the best vision and lens fit.
In certain cases your eye doctor may decide to measure your cornea in greater
detail with a mapping of the corneal surface called corneal topography.
Pupil or Iris Size
Your eye doctor may measure the size of your pupil
or your iris (the colored area of your eye) with an instrument called a
biomicroscope or slit lamp or manually with a ruler or card. This measurement is
especially important if you are considering specialized lenses such as Gas
Permeable (GP) contacts.
Tear Film Evaluation
One of the most common problems affecting contact
lens wear is dry eyes. If the lenses are not kept adequately hydrated and moist,
they will become uncomfortable and your eyes will feel dry, irritated and itchy.
Particularly if you have dry eye syndrome, your doctor will want to make sure
that you have a sufficient tear film to keep the lenses moist and comfortable,
otherwise, contact lenses may not be a suitable vision option.
A tear film evaluation is performed by the doctor by putting a drop of liquid
dye on your eye and then viewing your tears with a slit lamp or by placing a
special strip of paper under the lid to absorb the tears to see how much
moisture is produced. If your tear film is weak, your eye doctor may recommend
certain types of contact lenses that are more successful in maintaining
moisture.
Contact Lens Trial and Prescription
After deciding which pair of lenses could work best
with your eyes, the eye doctor may have you try on a pair of lenses to confirm
the fit and comfort before finalizing and ordering your lenses. The doctor or
assistant would insert the lenses and keep them in for 15-20 minutes before the
doctor exams the fit, movement and tearing in your eye. If after the fitting,
the lenses appear to be a good fit, your eye doctor will order the lenses for
you. Your eye doctor will also provide care and hygiene instructions including
how to insert and remove your lenses, how long to wear them and how to store
them if relevant.
Follow-up Fittings
Our Brampton team will follow up after the initial
fitting and then make any necessary changes in fit or materials to get you the
best possible result. We teach all our patients proper contact lens care and
also possible consequences if proper care is not taken. Then we continue with
long-term follow-up to monitor the condition of the lenses and to ensure that
proper hygiene is being maintained.
Your eye doctor may request that you schedule a follow-up appointment to check
that your contact lenses are fitting properly and that your eyes are adjusting
properly. If you are experiencing discomfort or dryness in your eyes you should
visit your eye doctor as soon as possible. Your eye doctor may decide to try a
different lens, a different contact lens disinfecting solution or to try an
adjustment in your wearing schedule.
What Are The Types of Disposable Contacts?
Disposable contact lenses are extremely popular these days. As an alternative to
hard lenses of the past and rigid gas permeable lenses of today, they are generally considered
to be far superior in comfort and wearability. They come in many different varieties, and it is
important to know which is best for you. Below, our trusted eyecare professionals give you a
brief explanation of some of the major types of disposable contact lenses on the market
today.
Many disposable contact lenses, of all varieties, also offer tints and colors that may accent
your natural eye color or change your eye color altogether. Those with Presbyopia normally would
need to have bi-weekly or monthly contacts, although new daily disposable options are also
beginning to emerge. For more information, speak with your eye doctor today.
Bi-Weekly and Monthly Contact Lenses
Monthly and bi-weekly disposable contact lenses require more upkeep than daily
disposables, requiring daily cleaning and storage in proper contact lens solution.
They are, however, more economical overall, since less material goes into making
them and you do not have to buy contact lenses as often. Additionally, monthly and
bi-weekly contact lenses offer the possibility of extended wear, which allows up to
30 days of continuous day and night contact lens wear, without the necessity of
taking them out.
Daily Disposables
Although more expensive than monthly and bi-weekly contacts, daily disposable contact
lenses are an increasingly popular alternative because they offer the same crystal
clear vision without the need to ensure proper storage and cleaning at the end of
each day. Daily disposables allow contact lens wearers the ability to simply throw
away each day's pair of contacts before bed and open a brand new pair the very next
day to enjoy the benefits and comfort of clean, clear, crisp contact lenses.
Dangerous calcium or hairspray deposits, normally associated with bi-weekly and
monthly contact lenses, are no longer an issue, and the chances of developing
contact lens related eye infections, normally associated with monthly and bi-weekly
contact lenses, become almost a non-issue.
Experience the convenience of ordering your contact lenses online today!
The contact lens industry is always developing new innovations to make contacts more comfortable,
convenient and accessible. Therefore, one of the initial steps in a contact lens consultation is to
discuss with your eye doctor some lifestyle and health considerations that could impact the type of
contacts that suit you best.
Some of the options to consider are whether you would prefer daily disposables or monthly disposable
lenses, as well as soft versus rigid gas permeable (GP) lenses. If you have any particular eye
conditions, such as astigmatism or dry eye syndrome, your eye doctor might have specific
recommendations for the right type or brand for your optimal comfort and vision needs.
Now is the time to tell your eye doctor if you would like to consider colored contact lenses as
well. If you are over 40 and experience problems seeing small print, for which you need bifocals to
see close objects, your eye doctor may recommend multifocal lenses or a combination of multifocal
and monovision lenses to correct your unique vision needs.
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