Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are a medical device placed on the surface of the cornea. If a contact lens does not fit properly, it can cause significant eye strain, discomfort, and/or damage. This is why the state of New Jersey requires a yearly contact lens examination and fitting. 

If you currently wear contact lenses, bring them in to your exam with your contact lens prescription. Our doctors will evaluate the fit and prescription and give you an updated prescription as they see fit. Changes may be required depending on the health of your cornea and the fit of the contact lenses.

The appropriate age for children to start wearing contact lenses is 10. This is a discussion that needs to occur between the parent and the physician. Some children are mature enough for contact lenses at a younger age. The child has to be responsible enough to clean, store and maintain contact lens hygiene.

Samples of colored contact lenses can be provided to try on upon patient request. Not all colors are available in our office, and may have to be ordered. These samples do not come in a prescription and are for cosmetic purposes only. Upon ordering a supply of colored contact lenses through our practice, a prescription can be added. Unfortunately, colored contact lenses are not tailored for people who have astigmatism or need multifocals. In the meantime, feel free to use this free online tool provided by Alcon, linked below, to virtually try on Air Optix colored contact lenses!

https://colors.myalcon.com/color-contact-lenses/play-with-eye-color/ 

There are many different options for patients that fit this criteria. This is a discussion that needs to occur between the patient and physician. We offer multifocal contact lenses that can provide you with a full range of vision on an average day, however, fine reading or up-close vision may require additional support from over-the-counter reading glasses. We also offer monovision prescriptions, where one eye will be set for reading and the other will be set for distance, allowing you to acquire both reading and distance vision.

With the current technological advances in creating contact lenses, we offer many options for patients with dry eyes.

Yes! Contact lenses are optimal for playing sports. Unlike glasses, contact lenses will not slide off, fog up, or break.

No, it is not advisable to sleep in contact lenses, as per our physicians. Despite some marketing advances, contact lenses that are branded for overnight use or continuous wear can still cause infections or harm to the cornea.

We recommend purchasing contact lenses through our practice due to our ability to exchange your supply if you are unhappy with your vision or your prescription has changed. However, you are always welcome to purchase your contact lenses elsewhere.